AZGS releases new geologic quad maps in Organ Pipe Cactus National Park

AZGS relesed three new geologic quadrangles from Organ Pipe Cactus National Park. All are available as free downloads from the AZGS Document Repository. The mapping was carried out by AZGS geologists with support from the National Park Service. Park officials identified key areas where geologic mapping is needed to address environmental and resource issues.

References:

Pearthree, P.A., Youberg, A. and Young, J.J., 2012, Geologic Map of the Tillotson Peak 7 1/2' Quadrangle and part of the Mount Ajo 7 1/2 Quadrangle, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Pima County, Arizona. Arizona Geological Survey DGM-73, one map sheet, 1:24,000 map scale. http://repository.azgs.az.gov/uri_gin/azgs/dlio/1396

Young, A. and Pearthree, P.A., 2012, Geologic Map of Parts of the Lukeville, Diaz Peak, South of Lukeville and Blankenship Wells 7 1/2 Quadrangles, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Pima County, Arizona. Arizona Geological Survey DGM-74, one map sheet at 1:24,000 map scale. http://repository.azgs.az.gov/uri_gin/azgs/dlio/1397

Young, J.J and Pearthree, P.A., 2012, Geologic Map of the Armenta Well 7 1/2' Quadrangle and part of the Gunsight 7 1/2' Quadrangle, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Pima County, Arizona. Arizona Geological Survey, http://repository.azgs.az.gov/uri_gin/azgs/dlio/1395