Entries by Utah Geological Survey

GeoSights—Comb Ridge, San Juan County, Utah

One may say Comb Ridge was Mother Nature’s way of splitting southern San Juan County with an enormous wall. Another may say it was a giant skateboard ramp for dinosaurs. One thing is certain: Comb Ridge is a spectacular ridge of steeply tilted sandstone rock layers, trending north-south for approximately 80 miles from Utah’s Abajo […]

GeoSights—Gandy Warm Springs, Northwestern Millard County, Utah

The entrance to a cave, unofficially called “Beware Cave,” is marked by an overhang under which springs emerge at the deepest part of Gandy Warm Springs and Warm Creek—almost 4 feet deep. Gandy Warm Springs is a refreshing oasis of tiny waterfalls, pools, caves, and crystal clear streams with water temperatures up to 81 ̊F. […]

GeoSights—Notch Peak—Big Cliff, Millard County, Utah

The enormity and vastness of the cliff forming the north face of Notch Peak is difficult to describe. Standing near the cliff’s base and looking up is awe inspiring. The view while standing at the top and looking over the edge? I would not know as I was on my hands and knees, too fearful […]

Geophysical Maps

Geophysical maps provide insight into an area’s geology by illuminating features and characteristics not apparent from a geologic map alone. Data collected from geophysical surveys are used to create maps showing the variability in physical properties of different rock types including density, thermal attributes, seismic velocity, magnetic susceptibility and other electromagnetic parameters. READ MORE

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UTAH FAMILY FINDS DINOSAUR BONES IN DESERT

fox13now.com An Eagle Mountain family made an enormous, and ancient, discovery over the weekend when they went searching for fossils and dinosaur bones. The Watt family was attending a family reunion near the San Rafael Desert, and when they left to look for dinosaur remains they found them. Dr. Jim Kirkland is Utah’s state paleontologist, […]

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MORNING EARTHQUAKE; SOUTHERN UTAH IS EARTHQUAKE COUNTRY

st.georgeutah.com An earthquake of local magnitude 2.7 occurred at 5:32 a.m., Tuesday, about 90 miles southeast of Cedar City in northern Arizona according to the U.S. Geological Survey website. The USGS also lists the quake at 3.0 magnitude because it uses a different rating system. A micro-earthquake of local magnitude 2.0 occurred last Wednesday 5 miles […]

Visit the Natural Resources Map & Bookstore’s Facebook page

They carry a variety of books and maps published by DNR divisions, as well as private publishers. They are the state’s official source for geologic maps and USGS topo maps.   They also carry a variety of recreational books and items. Like their page and keep up to date with what’s new! Facebook search: DNR Map […]