Geologic map and map database of the Oakland metropolitan area, Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco Counties, California

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Title:
Geologic map and map database of the Oakland metropolitan area, Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco Counties, California
Abstract:
This digital map database, compiled from previously published and unpublished data, and new mapping by the authors, represents the general distribution of bedrock and surficial deposits in the mapped area. Together with the accompanying text file (oakmf.ps, oakmf.pdf, oakmf.txt), it provides current information on the geologic structure and stratigraphy of the area covered. The database delineates map units that are identified by general age and lithology following the stratigraphic nomenclature of the U.S. Geological Survey. The scale of the source maps limits the spatial resolution (scale) of the database to 1:24,000 or smaller.
Supplemental_Information:
The databases in this report were compiled in ARC/INFO, a commercial Geographic Information System (Environmental Systems Research Institute, Redlands, California), with version 3.0 of the menu interface ALACARTE (Fitzgibbon and Wentworth, 1991, Fitzgibbon, 1991, Wentworth and Fitzgibbon, 1991). The files are in either GRID (ARC/INFO raster data) format or COVERAGE (ARC/INFO vector data) format. Coverages are stored in uncompressed ARC export format (ARC/INFO version 7.x). ARC/INFO export files (files with the .e00 extension) can be converted into ARC/INFO coverages in ARC/INFO (see below) and can be read by some other Geographic Information Systems, such as MapInfo via ArcLink and ESRI's ArcView (version 1.0 for Windows 3.1 to 3.11 is available for free from ESRI's web site: http://www.esri.com). The digital compilation was done in version 7.1.1 of ARC/INFO with version 3.0 of the menu interface ALACARTE (Fitzgibbon and Wentworth, 1991, Fitzgibbon, 1991, Wentworth and Fitzgibbon, 1991). The geologic map information was digitized from stable originals of the geologic maps at 1:62,500 and 1:24,000 scale. The author manuscripts (pen on mylar) were scanned using a Altek monochrome scanner with a resolution of 800 dots per inch. The scanned images were vectorized and transformed from scanner coordinates to projection coordinates with digital tics placed by hand at quadrangle corners. The scanned lines were edited interactively by hand using ALACARTE, color boundaries were tagged as appropriate, and scanning artifacts visible at 1:24,000 were removed.
  1. How might this data set be cited?
    Graymer, R.W., 2000, Geologic map and map database of the Oakland metropolitan area, Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco Counties, California: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 2342, U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA.

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  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?
    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -122.3813277
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -121.98088067
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 38.00549682
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.61967304
  3. What does it look like?
    http://pubs.usgs.gov/mf/2000/2342/images/mf2342h.jpg (JPEG)
    A JPEG representation of the geologic map, map key, index maps, and cross-sections at a scale of 1:50,000. 660 kilobytes.
    http://pubs.usgs.gov/mf/2000/2342/mf2342f.pdf (PDF)
    A PDF representation of the geologic map, map key, index maps, and cross-sections at a scale of 1:50,000. 4.9 megabytes.
    http://pubs.usgs.gov/mf/2000/2342/mf2342g.pdf (PDF)
    A PDF representation of the explanatory pamphlet. 104 kilobytes.
  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
    Calendar_Date: 2000
    Currentness_Reference:
    The date given is the publication date. The information in the report is the most up-to-date available at the time of publication.
  5. What is the general form of this data set?
    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: geologic map
  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?
    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?
      This is a Vector data set. It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):
      • Point
      • String
      • GT-polygon composed of chains
    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?
      State_Plane_Coordinate_System:
      SPCS_Zone_Identifier: 3326
      Planar coordinates are encoded using coordinate pair
      Abscissae (x-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 1.0
      Ordinates (y-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 1.0
      Planar coordinates are specified in METERS
      The horizontal datum used is NAD27.
      The ellipsoid used is Clarke 1866.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378206.4.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/294.98.
  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?
    <QUAD>-GEOL.PAT
    Attribute table of <QUAD>-GEOL. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    PTYPE
    Geologic unit label (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
    H2Owater
    JbMassive basalt and diabase
    JgbGabbro
    JpbPillow basalt and basalt breccia
    Jpb?Pillow basalt and basalt breccia, identification uncertain
    JsvKeratophyre and quartz keratophyre
    KJfUndivided Franciscan complex rocks
    KJfmFranciscan complex, melange
    KJfsFranciscan complex, undivided sandstone
    KJfyFranciscan complex, metasandstone of the Yolla Bolly terrane
    KJkKnoxville Formation
    KJkcKnoxville Formation, conglomerate beds
    KJkvKnoxville Formation, volcanoclastic breccia
    KcConglomerate interbeds (Cretaceous)
    KcgRedwood Canyon Formation, conglomerate beds
    KcsMassive quartz arenite (Cretaceous)
    KcvUnnamed sandstone, conglomerate, and shale of the Castro Valley area (Late Cretaceous)
    KfaFranciscan complex, sandstone of the Alcatraz terrane
    KfgmFranciscan complex, quartz diorite of the Novato Quarry terrane
    KfnFranciscan complex, sandstone of the Novato Quarry terrane
    KjmJoaquin Miller Formation
    KoOakland Formation
    KpPinehurst Shale
    KrRedwood Canyon Formation
    KscShephard Creek Formation
    KshSiltstone and shale (Cretaceous)
    KsltRedwood Canyon Formation, siltstone beds
    KssUnnamed sandstone in the Oakland Hills (Cretaceous)
    KuUndivided Great Valley complex strata
    KusSandstone, siltstone, and shale (Cretaceous)
    QTi?Irvington gravels, identification uncertain
    QTuUndifferentiated continental gravels (Pleistocene and Pliocene)
    QdsDune sand
    QhafAlluvial fan and fluvial deposits (Holocene)
    Qhaf1Younger alluvial fan deposits
    QhascArtificial stream channels
    QhbBasin deposits
    QhbmBay mud
    QhbrBeach ridge deposits
    QhbsBasin deposits, salt affected
    QhfpFloodplain deposits
    QhlNatural levee deposits
    QhscStream channel deposits
    QlsLandslide deposits
    QmsMerrit sand
    QmtMarine terrace deposits
    QpafAlluvial fan and fluvial deposits (Pleistocene)
    Qpaf1Alluvial terrace deposits
    QpoafOlder alluvial fan deposits
    TaUnnamed glauconitic sandstone (Paleocene)
    TbdBriones Formation, D member
    TbeBriones Formation, E member
    TbfBriones Formation, F member
    TbgBriones Formation, G member
    TbgcBriones Formation, G member, conglomerate beds
    TbglBriones Formation, G member, limestone beds
    TbhBriones Formation, Hercules shale member
    TbiBriones Formation, I member
    TblBriones Formation, lower member
    TbpBald Peak Basalt
    TbrBriones Formation
    TbuBriones Formation, upper member
    TcCierbo Sandstone
    TccClaremont Chert
    TccsClaremont Shale, sandstone and siltstone beds
    Tccs?Claremont Shale, sandstone and siltstone beds, identification uncertain
    TcglConglomerate, sandstone, siltstone (Pliocene and Miocene)
    TcgltRhyolite tuff interbeds (Pliocene)
    TchsUnnamed shale (Miocene)
    TcsClaremont Shale
    TdiDiatomite (Miocene)
    TesUnnamed mudstone (Eocene)
    Tes?Unnamed mudstone (Eocene), identification uncertain
    TgvtGreen Valley and Tassajara Formations
    ThHambre Sandstone
    Th?Hambre Sandstone, identification uncertain
    TltLafayette Tuff
    TmbMoraga Formation
    TmllMullholland Formation, lower member
    TmlsMullholland Formation, lower member, sandstone marker beds
    TmluMullholland Formation, upper member
    TmruMuir Sandstone, upper member
    TmsMoraga Formation, interbedded sandstone
    TmuMudstone, shale, and siltstone (Miocene)
    TnNeroly Sandstone
    Tn?Neroly Sandstone, identification uncertain
    ToOursan Sandstone
    To?Oursan Sandstone, identification uncertain
    TorOrinda Formation
    TrRodeo Shale
    Tr?Rodeo Shale, identification uncertain
    TroRodeo Shale, Hambre Sandstone, Tice Shale, and Oursan Sandstone, undivided
    TsSobrante Sandstone
    Ts?Sobrante Sandstone, identification uncertain
    TsaSandstone (Miocene)
    TshcShale and claystone (Eocene)
    TsmUnnamed glauconitic mudstone (Miocene and Oligocene?)
    TsmsInterbedded sandstone (Miocene and Oligocene?)
    TsrSan Ramon Sandstone
    TssSandstone (Miocene)
    TstSiesta Formation
    TtTice Shale
    Tt?Tice Shale, identification uncertain
    TtsTuffaceous sandstone (Miocene? or Oligocene)
    TubInterbedded basalt (Miocene)
    TucUnnamed conglomerate (Miocene)
    TulInterbedded limestone (Miocene)
    TusUnnamed sedimentary and volcanic rocks (Miocene)
    TushUnnamed gray mudstone (Miocene)
    TvhVine Hill Sandstone
    TvhlVine Hill Sandstone, lower member
    TvhuVine Hill Sandstone, upper member
    afArtificial fill
    alfArtificial levee fill
    fcFranciscan complex, melange, chert block
    fgFranciscan complex, melange, greenstone block
    fmFranciscan complex, melange, schist block
    fsFranciscan complex, melange, sandstone block
    scSilica-carbonate rock
    spSerpentinite
    sp?Serpentinite, identification uncertain
    spmSerpentinite matrix melange
    <QUAD>-GEOL.AAT
    Attribute table of <QUAD>-GEOL. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    LTYPE
    Type of geologic or geographic feature denoted by a line in the database. (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
    contact, approx. locatedBoundary between two mapped units that retains the original depositional or intrusive relationship (i.e. not faulted). The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    contact, certainBoundary between two mapped units that retains the original depositional or intrusive relationship (i.e. not faulted). The contact has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    contact, inferredBoundary between two mapped units that retains the original depositional or intrusive relationship (i.e. not faulted). The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground. The existence of the fault is inferred from structural and stratigraphic relationships observed elsewhere.
    contact, inferred, queriedBoundary between two mapped units that retains the original depositional or intrusive relationship (i.e. not faulted). The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 10 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 240 meters on the ground. The existence of the contact is inferred from structural and stratigraphic relationships observed elsewhere.
    fault, approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    fault, certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    fault, concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    fault, concealed, queriedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 10 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 240 meters on the ground.
    fault, inferredStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground. The existence of the fault is inferred from structural and stratigraphic relationships observed elsewhere.
    fault, inferred, queriedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 10 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 240 meters on the ground. The existence of the fault is inferred from structural and stratigraphic relationships observed elsewhere.
    map boundary,Edge of the mapped area. Used primarily to bound polygons at the edge of the map database. The location of the boundary is well located as described in Positional_Accuracy
    normal fault, approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced normal offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    normal fault, certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced normal offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    normal fault, concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced normal offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    reverse fault, approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced reverse offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    reverse fault, certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced reverse offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    reverse fault, concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced reverse offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    s.s. fault, r.l., approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    s.s. fault, r.l., approx. located@Structural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground. This arc is differentiated from other arcs representing the same geologic feature for cartographic purposes.
    s.s. fault, r.l., certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    s.s. fault, r.l., certain@Structural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy. This arc is differentiated from other arcs representing the same geologic feature for cartographic purposes.
    s.s. fault, r.l., concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    scratch boundaryAn arbitrary line with no geologic or geographic significance. Used primarily to divide polygons that would otherwise have more vertices than allowed by Arc/Info.
    thrust fault, approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced thrust offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    thrust fault, certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced thrust offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    thrust fault, concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced thrust offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    thrust fault, inferredStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced thrust offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground. The existence of the fault is inferred from structural and stratigraphic relationships observed elsewhere.
    water boundaryThe edge of a mapped body of water. This line is derived from the base map, and therefore is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    <QUAD>-STRC.PAT
    Attribute table of <QUAD>-STRC. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    PTTYPE
    The type of planar feature which was observed and the orientation of which was measured at this point. (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
    approx beddingOriginally horizontal sedimentary layers were observed at this point. Because of poor exposure, weathering, indistinct layering, or some other factor, only the approximate orientation of the layers was measured.
    beddingOriginally horizontal sedimentary layers were observed at this point.
    bedding w/topsOriginally horizontal sedimentary layers were observed at this point. In addition, a geopedal indicator was observed that showed the beds were upright.
    crumpled beddingSedimentary layers were observed to be tightly folded or crumpled at this point.
    flat beddingSedimentary layers that retain their original horizontal position were observed at this point.
    foliationMetamorphic foliation was observed at this point.
    jointThe orientation of rock fractures without displacement was measured at this point.
    ot beddingOriginally horizontal sedimentary layers were observed at this point. Evidence that the beds are overturned was observed, although that observation may not have been made at this point.
    ot bedding w/ topsOriginally horizontal sedimentary layers were observed at this point. Evidence that the beds are overturned was observed at this point.
    vert beddingOriginally horizontal sedimentary layers were observed at this point. These layers are now vertical.
    vert bedding w/ topsOriginally horizontal sedimentary layers were observed at this point. These layers are now vertical. In addition, a geopedal indicator was observed that showed the facing direction of the beds, ninety degrees clockwise from the strike direction recorded in the database item STRIKE.
    vert foliation and beddingOriginally horizontal sedimentary layers were observed at this point. These layers are now vertical. In addition, bedding parallel foliation was also observed.
    DIP
    The inclination of planar structures measured in degrees down from horizontal. (Source: author)
    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:90
    Units:degrees
    Resolution:1
    STRIKE
    The orientation of a horizontal line in an inclined planar structure measured in degrees clockwise from north. (Source: author)
    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:359
    Units:degrees
    Resolution:1
    <QUAD>-STRC.AAT
    Attribute table of <QUAD>-STRC. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    LTYPE
    The type of fold axis or other structural linear feature that does not bound geologic units. Faults and contacts are described in a separate coverage. (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
    f.a., anticline, approx. locatedThe surface trace of the axis of an anticline. The axis has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    f.a., anticline, inferredThe surface trace of the axis of an anticline. The axis has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 10 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 240 meters on the ground. The existence of the fold is inferred from regional stratigraphic and structural relationships.
    f.a., overturned anticline, approx.The surface trace of the axis of an overturned anticline. The axis has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    f.a., overturned syncline, approx.The surface trace of the axis of an overturned syncline. The axis has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:100,000) or within about 200 meters on the ground.
    f.a., syncline, approx. locatedThe surface trace of the axis of a syncline. The axis has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:100,000) or within about 200 meters on the ground.
    f.a., syncline, certainThe surface trace of the axis of a syncline. The axis has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    f.a., syncline, inferredThe surface trace of the axis of a syncline. The axis has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 10 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 240 meters on the ground. The existence of the fold is inferred from regional stratigraphic and structural relationships.
    OAK-QUAD.PAT
    Attribute table of OAK-QUAD. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    PTYPE
    Name of USGS 7.5' quadrangles within the map area (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
    'Briones Valley'Briones Valley 7.5' quadrangle
    'Las Trampas Ridge'Las Trampas Ridge 7.5' quadrangle
    'Oakland East'Oakland East 7.5' quadrangle
    'Oakland West'Oakland West 7.5' quadrangle
    'San Leandro'San Leandro 7.5' quadrangle
    HaywardHayward 7.5' quadrangle
    RichmondRichmond 7.5' quadrangle
    OAK-QUAD.AAT
    Attribute table of OAK-QUAD. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    LTYPE
    Type of line recorded in the quadrangle index coverage. (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
    map boundaryEdge of the mapped area. The location of the boundary is well located as described in Positional_Accuracy
    quadEdge of a USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle in the map area. This line is derived from a 7.5-minute grid generated from latitude and longitude values and therefore should be precisely located.
    OAK-FLT.AAT
    Attribute table of OAK-FLT. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    LTYPE
    The type of geologic or geographic feature denoted by a line in the database. (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
    fault, approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    fault, certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    fault, concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    fault, concealed, queriedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 10 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 240 meters on the ground.
    fault, inferredStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground. The existence of the fault is inferred from structural and stratigraphic relationships observed elsewhere.
    fault, inferred, queriedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 10 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 240 meters on the ground. The existence of the fault is inferred from structural and stratigraphic relationships observed elsewhere.
    map boundary,Edge of the mapped area. Used primarily to bound polygons at the edge of the map database. The location of the boundary is well located as described in Positional_Accuracy
    normal fault, approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced normal offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    normal fault, certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced normal offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    normal fault, concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced normal offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    reverse fault, approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced reverse offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    reverse fault, certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced reverse offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    reverse fault, concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced reverse offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    s.s. fault, r.l., approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    s.s. fault, r.l., approx. located@Structural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground. This arc is differentiated from other arcs representing the same geologic feature for cartographic purposes.
    s.s. fault, r.l., certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    s.s. fault, r.l., certain@Structural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy. This arc is differentiated from other arcs representing the same geologic feature for cartographic purposes.
    s.s. fault, r.l., concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    thrust fault, approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced thrust offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    thrust fault, certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced thrust offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    thrust fault, concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced thrust offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    thrust fault, inferredStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced thrust offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground. The existence of the fault is inferred from structural and stratigraphic relationships observed elsewhere.
    FAULTNAME
    Identity of named faults and strands of named fault zones (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
    Calaveras faultSegment belongs to the Calaveras fault
    Chabot faultSegment belongs to the Chabot fault
    Creeping Hayward faultSegment belongs to the strands of the Hayward fault zone displaying active (aseismic) surface creep
    Franklin Canyon faultSegment belongs to the Franklin Canyon fault
    Hayward fault zoneSegment belongs to the Hayward fault zone and is not part of the Creeping Hayward fault or the Chabot fault (labeled separately)
    Miller Creek faultSegment belongs to the Miller Creek fault
    Moraga faultSegment belongs to the Moraga fault
    Palomares faultSegment belongs to the Palomares fault
    Pinole faultSegment belongs to the Pinole fault
    OAK-CORR.PAT
    Attribute table of OAK-CORR. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    PTYPE
    Labels of geologic units and areas of water. (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
    JbMassive basalt and diabase
    JgbGabbro
    JpbPillow basalt and basalt breccia
    JsvKeratophyre and quartz keratophyre
    KJfUndivided Franciscan complex rocks
    KJfmFranciscan complex, melange
    KJfsFranciscan complex, undivided sandstone
    KJfyFranciscan complex, metasandstone of the Yolla Bolly terrane
    KJkKnoxville Formation
    KJkcKnoxville Formation, conglomerate beds
    KJkvKnoxville Formation, volcanoclastic breccia
    KcConglomerate interbeds (Cretaceous)
    KcgRedwood Canyon Formation, conglomerate beds
    KcsMassive quartz arenite (Cretaceous)
    KcvUnnamed sandstone, conglomerate, and shale of the Castro Valley area (Late Cretaceous)
    KfaFranciscan complex, sandstone of the Alcatraz terrane
    KfgmFranciscan complex, quartz diorite of the Novato Quarry terrane
    KfnFranciscan complex, sandstone of the Novato Quarry terrane
    KjmJoaquin Miller Formation
    KoOakland Formation
    KpPinehurst Shale
    KrRedwood Canyon Formation
    KscShephard Creek Formation
    KshSiltstone and shale (Cretaceous)
    KsltRedwood Canyon Formation, siltstone beds
    KssUnnamed sandstone in the Oakland Hills (Cretaceous)
    KuUndivided Great Valley complex strata
    KusSandstone, siltstone, and shale (Cretaceous)
    QTiIrvington gravels
    QTuUndifferentiated continental gravels (Pleistocene and Pliocene)
    QdsDune sand
    QhafAlluvial fan and fluvial deposits (Holocene)
    Qhaf1Younger alluvial fan deposits
    QhascArtificial stream channels
    QhbBasin deposits
    QhbmBay mud
    QhbrBeach ridge deposits
    QhbsBasin deposits, salt affected
    QhfpFloodplain deposits
    QhlNatural levee deposits
    QhscStream channel deposits
    QlsLandslide deposits
    QmsMerrit sand
    QmtMarine terrace deposits
    QpafAlluvial fan and fluvial deposits (Pleistocene)
    Qpaf1Alluvial terrace deposits
    QpoafOlder alluvial fan deposits
    TaUnnamed glauconitic sandstone (Paleocene)
    TbdBriones Formation, D member
    TbeBriones Formation, E member
    TbfBriones Formation, F member
    TbgBriones Formation, G member
    TbgcBriones Formation, G member, conglomerate beds
    TbglBriones Formation, G member, limestone beds
    TbhBriones Formation, Hercules shale member
    TbiBriones Formation, I member
    TblBriones Formation, lower member
    TbpBald Peak Basalt
    TbrBriones Formation
    TbuBriones Formation, upper member
    TcCierbo Sandstone
    TccClaremont Chert
    TccsClaremont Shale, sandstone and siltstone beds
    TcglConglomerate, sandstone, siltstone (Pliocene and Miocene)
    TcgltRhyolite tuff interbeds (Pliocene)
    TchsUnnamed shale (Miocene)
    TcsClaremont Shale
    TdiDiatomite (Miocene)
    TesUnnamed mudstone (Eocene)
    TgvtGreen Valley and Tassajara Formations
    ThHambre Sandstone
    TltLafayette Tuff
    TmbMoraga Formation
    TmllMullholland Formation, lower member
    TmlsMullholland Formation, lower member, sandstone marker beds
    TmluMullholland Formation, upper member
    TmruMuir Sandstone, upper member
    TmsMoraga Formation, interbedded sandstone
    TmuMudstone, shale, and siltstone (Miocene)
    TnNeroly Sandstone
    ToOursan Sandstone
    TorOrinda Formation
    TrRodeo Shale
    TroRodeo Shale, Hambre Sandstone, Tice Shale, and Oursan Sandstone, undivided
    TsSobrante Sandstone
    TsaSandstone (Miocene)
    TshcShale and claystone (Eocene)
    TsmUnnamed glauconitic mudstone (Miocene and Oligocene?)
    TsmsInterbedded sandstone (Miocene and Oligocene?)
    TsrSan Ramon Sandstone
    TssSandstone (Miocene)
    TstSiesta Formation
    TtTice Shale
    TtsTuffaceous sandstone (Miocene? or Oligocene)
    TubInterbedded basalt (Miocene)
    TucUnnamed conglomerate (Miocene)
    TulInterbedded limestone (Miocene)
    TusUnnamed sedimentary and volcanic rocks (Miocene)
    TushUnnamed gray mudstone (Miocene)
    TvhVine Hill Sandstone
    TvhlVine Hill Sandstone, lower member
    TvhuVine Hill Sandstone, upper member
    afArtificial fill
    alfArtificial levee fill
    fcFranciscan complex, melange, chert block
    fgFranciscan complex, melange, greenstone block
    fmFranciscan complex, melange, schist block
    fsFranciscan complex, melange, sandstone block
    scSilica-carbonate rock
    spSerpentinite
    spmSerpentinite matrix melange
    OAK-CORR.AAT
    Attribute table of OAK-CORR. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    LTYPE
    Type of line used in the correlation chart (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
    box,Edge of a box in the correlation chart
    bracket,Bracket line in the correlation chart to delineate age categories
    leader,Leader line in the correlation chart to enable labeling of small boxes
    scratch boundary,Non-drawing line in the correlation chart to ensure annotation is entirely within the map boundary
    OAK-SO.PAT
    Attribute table of OAK-SO. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    PTYPE
    The index number of the area labeled that relates to the sources of data as shown in the explanation pamphlet (pamf.ps, pamf.pdf, pageo.ps, pageo.pdf, or pageo.txt) or in Lineage: Source_Information above. The major areas mapped as water are also shown. (Source: author)
    Range of values
    Minimum:1
    Maximum:12
    OAK-SO.AAT
    Attribute table of OAK-SO. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    LTYPE
    Type of line used in the Sources of Data Index Map coverage (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
    contact, certainThe boundary between regions within which different sources of data were used to supplement new mapping by the authors. The sources are delineated in Source_Information as well as Sheet 2 plotfiles maexpl.ps and maexpl.pdf. This line is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, and is included for general reference only.
    leaderA line included for plotting purposes only to allow the labeling of some small areas. This line is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, and is included for general reference only.
    map boundary,The edge of the index map area.
    OAK-AS.PAT
    Attribute table of OAK-AS. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    PTYPE
    Stratigraphic assemblage distribution and areas of water. Assemblages are described in the explanatory pamphlet (pamf.ps, pamf.pdf, pageo.ps, pageo.pdf, pageo.txt) (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
    IOutcrop area of Assemblage I (Berkeley Hills)
    IIOutcrop area of Assemblage II (eastern East Bay hills)
    IIIOutcrop area of Assemblage III (Pinole)
    IVOutcrop area of Assemblage IV (Martinez)
    VOutcrop area of Assemblage V (southwest Mount Diablo)
    VIIOutcrop area of Assemblage VII (Hayward Hills)
    XIIOutcrop area of Assemblage XII (San Francisco Bay)
    waterArea mapped as water.
    OAK-AS.AAT
    Attribute table of OAK-AS. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    LTYPE
    The type of line in the assemblage map. (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
    contact, certainBoundary between two mapped units that retains the original depositional or intrusive relationship (i.e. not faulted). The contact has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    fault, approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    fault, certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    fault, concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    fault, inferredStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground. The existence of the fault is inferred from structural and stratigraphic relationships observed elsewhere.
    map boundary,Edge of the mapped area. Used primarily to bound polygons at the edge of the map database. The location of the boundary is well located as described in Positional_Accuracy
    normal fault, approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced normal offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    reverse fault, approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced reverse offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    reverse fault, certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced reverse offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    reverse fault, concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced reverse offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    s.s. fault, r.l., approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    s.s. fault, r.l., approx. located@Structural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground. This arc is differentiated from other arcs representing the same geologic feature for cartographic purposes.
    s.s. fault, r.l., certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    s.s. fault, r.l., certain@Structural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy. This arc is differentiated from other arcs representing the same geologic feature for cartographic purposes.
    s.s. fault, r.l., concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    thrust fault, approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced thrust offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    thrust fault, certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced thrust offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    thrust fault, concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced thrust offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    thrust fault, inferredStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced thrust offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground. The existence of the fault is inferred from structural and stratigraphic relationships observed elsewhere.
    water boundaryThe edge of a mapped body of water. This line is derived from the base map, and therefore is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    OAK-TERR.PAT
    Attribute table of OAK-TERR. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    PTYPE
    Mesozioc terrane distribution, areas of Quaternary cover, areas of Tertiary strata, and areas of water. Terranes are described in the explanatory pamphlet (pamf.ps, pamf.pdf, pageo.ps, pageo.pdf, pageo.txt) (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
    H2OArea mapped as water.
    QArea of Quaternary surficial deposits
    QTArea of Plio-Pleistocene gravels
    TArea of Tertiary strata
    croOutcrop area of the Coast Range Ophiolite, Great Valley complex
    faiOutcrop area of the Alcatraz terrane, Franciscan complex
    fmOutcrop area of the Melange terrane, Franciscan complex
    fmhOutcrop area of the Marin Headlands terrane, Franciscan complex
    fnqOutcrop area of the Novato Quarry terrane, Franciscan complex
    fybOutcrop area of the Yolla Bolly terrane, Franciscan complex
    gvdOutcrop area of the Del Puerto terrane, Great Valley complex
    OAK-TERR.AAT
    Attribute table of OAK-TERR. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    LTYPE
    The type of line in the terrane map. (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
    contact, approx. locatedBoundary between two mapped units that retains the original depositional or intrusive relationship (i.e. not faulted). The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    contact, certainBoundary between two mapped units that retains the original depositional or intrusive relationship (i.e. not faulted). The contact has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    contact, concealedBoundary between two mapped units that retains the original depositional or intrusive relationship (i.e. not faulted). The contact is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    fault, approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    fault, certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    fault, concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    fault, concealed, queriedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 10 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 240 meters on the ground.
    fault, inferredStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground. The existence of the fault is inferred from structural and stratigraphic relationships observed elsewhere.
    fault, low-angle thrust, approx. loStructural boundary of low dip between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced thrust offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    fault, low-angle thrust, certainStructural boundary of low dip between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced thrust offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    leaderA line included for plotting purposes only to allow the labeling of some small areas. This line is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, and is included for general reference only.
    map boundary,Edge of the mapped area. Used primarily to bound polygons at the edge of the map database. The location of the boundary is well located as described in Positional_Accuracy
    reverse fault, concealedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced reverse offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground.
    reverse fault, concealed, queriedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced reverse offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 10 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 240 meters on the ground. The existence of this fault is inferred from stratigraphic and structural evidence observed elsewhere, and the position of the fault is, in part, inferred from aeromagnetic evidence.
    s.s. fault, r.l., approx. locatedStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The contact has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 2 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 48 meters on the ground.
    s.s. fault, r.l., certainStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    s.s. fault, r.l., certain@Structural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced right-lateral offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy. This arc is differentiated from other arcs representing the same geologic feature for cartographic purposes.
    scratch boundaryAn arbitrary line with no geologic or geographic significance. Used primarily to divide polygons that would otherwise have more vertices than allowed by Arc/Info.
    thrust fault, inferredStructural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced thrust offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has not been observed, so it is not well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 5 mm at map scale (1:24,000) or within about 120 meters on the ground. The existence of the fault is inferred from structural and stratigraphic relationships observed elsewhere.
    water boundaryThe edge of a mapped body of water. This line is derived from the base map, and therefore is well-located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
    OAK-XSA.PAT
    Attribute table of OAK-XSA. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    PTYPE
    Unit label in the cross section. (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
     
    OAK-XSA.AAT
    Attribute table of OAK-XSA. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    LTYPE
    The type of line in the cross section. (Source: author)
    ValueDefinition
     
    OAK-XSB.PAT
    Attribute table of OAK-XSB. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    PTYPE
    Unit label in the cross section (Source: author)
    OAK-XSB.AAT
    Attribute table of OAK-XSB. (Source: ARC/INFO)
    LTYPE
    The type of line in the cross section. (Source: author)
    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
    The databases in this report were compiled in ARC/INFO, a commercial Geographic Information System (Environmental Systems Research Institute, Redlands, California). Almost all the attributes in the various attribute tables of the coverages included in the report are set or calculated by Arc/Info. The exceptions are "coveragename"-ID, LTYPE, PTYPE, PTTYPE, BKTYPE, SAMPNO, STRIKE, and DIP. "coveragename"-ID is required by internal policy to be sequential. This ensures the highest compatibility of our databases with other GISs. Therefore "coveragename"-ID is calculated equal to "coveragename"#, which is a unique, sequential integer assigned by Arc/Info to each data record. LTYPE, PTYPE, and PTTYPE are author added items to the coverage AAT or PAT that are used to describe the type of line (LTYPE), area (PTYPE), or point (PTTYPE) being recorded. All coverages with AAT and PAT present include these items in the data structure. Each has WIDTH 35, OUTPUT 35, TYPE C. STRIKE and DIP are author added items to the coverage PAT that record information about the orientation of planar geologic structures. Both have WIDTH 3, OUTPUT 3, TYPE I. These items are only recorded in the table <QUAD>-STRC.PAT. FAULTNAME is an author added item the coverage AAT that records information about the names of faults in the map area. It has WIDTH 35, OUTPUT 35, TYPE C. FAULTNAME is only recorded in the table OAK-FLT.AAT. Note that this publication includes a separate coverage for the geologic units and lines and a separate coverage for the geologic structures in each of the seven quadrangles in the study area. The database organization is the same for each, so they are not described individually. Instead, a single description for all seven quadrangles is denoted by the label <QUAD>. The actual database item is labeled with a quadrangle identifier code in place of <QUAD> (ri = Richmond quadrangle, bv = Briones Valley quadrangle, ow = Oakland West quadrangle, oe = Oakland East quadrangle, lt = Las Trampas Ridge quadrangle, sl = San Leandro quadrangle, ha = Hayward quadrangle). For example, the AAT for the structure coverage of the Hayward quadrangle is HA-STRC.AAT, and is described above by <QUAD>-STRC.AAT. Because of the single entry above, all of the enumerated domain values for every coverage are listed, therefore not every domain value will be present in every coverage.
    Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
    This report combined with the explanatory pamphlet or pamphlets: oakmf.ps, oakmf.pdf, oakdb.ps and oakgeo.ps, oakdb.pdf and oakgeo.pdf, or oakdb.txt and oakgeo.txt.

Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)
    • Graymer, R.W.
  2. Who also contributed to the data set?
    I would like to acknowledge my many colleagues at the USGS, University of California, and Stanford University for their many contributions over the years. I am grateful to the following U.S. Geological Survey paleontologists who have examined our fossils and provided ages necessary to establish the stratigraphic sequence and structure: David Bukry (Cretaceous and Tertiary nannoplankton), Kristin McDougall (Tertiary foraminifers), William Sliter (Cretaceous and Eocene foraminifers), John Barron (Tertiary diatoms), Charles Powell, II (Tertiary mollusks), and Bonita Murchey (Mesozoic radiolaria). I am also very grateful to managers and staff of Chevron, EXXON, UNOCAL, ARCO, and Shell Petroleum Companies who have provided reports, maps, picked slides, and residues for about 25,000 microfossil localities in the San Francisco Bay Region. In addition, I need to thank Becky Stamski, who helped immensely with the cartographic layout and cross-sections. Finally, I am indebted to Earl E. Brabb of the USGS and David L. Jones of the University of California for their thorough reviews of the manuscript for this report, as well as Charles Powell, II, for his review of stratigraphic nomenclature and Jason Barnes for his review of the digital database.
  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?
    USGS Western Geologic Mapping Team
    Attn: Database coordinator
    345 Middlefield Road, MS 975
    Menlo Park, CA
    USA


Why was the data set created?

This database and accompanying plot files depict the distribution of geologic materials and structures at a regional (1:24,000) scale. The report is intended to provide geologic information for the regional study of materials properties, earthquake shaking, landslide potential, mineral hazards, seismic velocity, and earthquake faults. In addition, the report contains new information and interpretations about the regional geologic history and framework. However, the regional scale of this report does not provide sufficient detail for site development purposes. In addition, this map does not take the place of fault-rupture hazard zones designated by the California State Geologist (Hart and Bryant, 1997). Similarly, the database cannot be used to identify or delineate landslides in the region.

How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?
    Helley and Graymer, 1997a (source 1 of 21)
    Helley, E.J., and Graymer, R.W., 1997, Quaternary geology of Alameda County, and parts of Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties, California: a digital database: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 97-97.

    Online Links:

    Type_of_Source_Media: GIS database
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Quaternary deposits source map for Alameda and San Francisco Counties, (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Helley and Graymer, 1997b (source 2 of 21)
    Helley, E.J., and Graymer, R.W., 1997, Quaternary geology of Contra Costa County and surrounding parts of Alameda, Marin, Sonoma, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Counties, California: a digital database: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 97-98.

    Online Links:

    Type_of_Source_Media: GIS database
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Quaternary deposits source map for Contra Costa County, (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Graymer and others, 1994 (source 3 of 21)
    Graymer, R.W., Jones, D.L., and Brabb, E.E., 1994, Preliminary geologic map emphasizing bedrock formations in Contra Costa County, California: A digital database: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 94-622.

    Online Links:

    Type_of_Source_Media: GIS database
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 75000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for regions 1, 2, 7, 8, 12 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Wagner, 1978 (source 4 of 21)
    Wagner, J.R., 1978, Late Cenozoic history of the Coast Ranges east of San Francisco Bay: University of California, Berkeley, CA.

    Other_Citation_Details: Ph.D. thesis, 160 p., 12 plates
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for regions 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Dibblee, 1980d (source 5 of 21)
    Dibblee, T.W., 1980, Preliminary geologic map of the Richmond quadrangle, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 80-540.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for regions 1, 3 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Sheehan, 1956 (source 6 of 21)
    Sheehan, J.R., 1956, Structure and stratigraphy of N.W. Contra Costa County, California: University of California, Berkeley, CA.

    Other_Citation_Details: M.A. thesis
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for region 1 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Blake and others, 1974 (source 7 of 21)
    Blake, M.C., Jr., Bartow, J.A., Frizzell, V.A., Jr., Schlocker, J., Sorg, D., Wentworth, C.M., and Wright, R.H., 1974, Preliminary geologic map of Marin and San Francisco Counties and parts of Alameda, Contra Costa, and Sonoma Counties, California: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 574.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 62500
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for regions 1, 3 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Pease, 1954 (source 8 of 21)
    Pease, M.H., Jr., 1954, Geology of the Sobrante Anticline and vicinity, Briones Valley quadrangle, Contra Costa County, California: University of California, Berkeley, CA.

    Other_Citation_Details: M.A. thesis, 92 p.
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for regions 2, 4 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Dibblee, 1980a (source 9 of 21)
    Dibblee, T.W., Jr., 1980, Preliminary geologic map of the Briones Valley quadrangle, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 80-539.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for regions 2, 4 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Doumani, 1957 (source 10 of 21)
    Doumani, G.I., 1957, Stratigraphy of the San Pablo Group, Contra Costa County, California: University of California, Berkeley, CA.

    Other_Citation_Details: M.A. thesis, 72 p.
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for region 2 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Graymer and others, 1996 (source 11 of 21)
    Graymer, R.W., Jones, D.L., and Brabb, E.E., 1996, Preliminary geologic map emphasizing bedrock formations in Alameda County, California: A digital database: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 96-252.

    Online Links:

    Type_of_Source_Media: GIS database
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 75000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for regions 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Blake and others, 1999 (source 12 of 21)
    Blake, M.C., Jr., Graymer, R.W., Jones, D.L., and Soule, A. (digital database), 1999, Digital geologic map and map database of parts of Marin, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Sonoma Counties, California (Digital database by Soule, A., and Graymer, R.W.): U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF-?.

    Type_of_Source_Media: GIS database
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 62500
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for region 5 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Radbruch, 1957 (source 13 of 21)
    Radbruch, D.H., 1957, Areal and engineering geology of the Oakland West quadrangle, California: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map 239.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for region 5 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Radbruch, 1969 (source 14 of 21)
    Radbruch, D.H., 1969, Areal and engineering geology of the Oakland East quadrangle, California: U.S. Geological Survey Geologic Quadrangle Map 769.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for regions 6, 7 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Radbruch and Case (source 15 of 21)
    Radbruch, D.H., and Case, J.E., 1967, Preliminary geologic map and engineering geologic information, Oakland and vicinity, California: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for regions 6, 7 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Ham, 1952 (source 16 of 21)
    Ham, C.K., 1952, Geology of Las Trampas Ridge, Berkeley Hills, California: California Division of Mines and Geology Special Report 22.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for regions 8, 9 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Aarons, 1958 (source 17 of 21)
    Aarons, B.L., 1958, Geology of a portion of the Las Trampas Ridge and Hayward quadrangles, California: University of California, Berkeley, CA.

    Other_Citation_Details: M.A. thesis
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for regions 8, 9 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Dibblee, 1980c (source 18 of 21)
    Dibblee, T.W., 1980, Preliminary geologic map of the Las Trampas Ridge quadrangle, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 80-545.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for regions 8, 9 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    (source 19 of 21)
    Sonneman, H.S., and Switzer, J.R., Jr., unpublished geologic mapping.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for regions 8, 9 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Dibblee, 1980b (source 20 of 21)
    Dibblee, T.W., 1980, Preliminary geologic map of the Hayward quadrangle, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 80-540.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for region 11 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
    Robinson, 1956 (source 21 of 21)
    Robinson, G.D., 1956, Geology of the Hayward quadrangle, California: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map GQ-88.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper map
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
    Source_Contribution:
    Source map for region 11 (see coverage oak-so or Sheet 2 plotfile oakexpl.ps or oakexpl.pdf for index map of source regions)
  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?
    (process 1 of 2)
    Geologic linework was scanned, converted to vector data, and edited on-screen to repair errors visible at map scale. Polygon topology was created and each polygon tagged on-screen. Structural information was digitized by hand using a digitizing table. Plotfiles were created in ArcPlot.
    Date: 27-Jul-2009 (process 2 of 2)
    Creation of original metadata record Person who carried out this activity:
    R.W. Graymer
    U.S. Geological Survey
    345 Middlefield Rd., M/S 975
    Menlo Park, CA
    USA

  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?
    Graymer, R.W., Jones, D.L., and Brabb, E.E., 1994, Preliminary geologic map emphasizing bedrock formations in Contra Costa County, California: a digital database: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 94-622.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    Includes plotfiles for 2 sheets, scale 1:75,000, database description pamphlet, 10 pp, geologic description and interpretation pamphlet, 20 pp. This preliminary report is superceded by USGS MF2342 in the study area.
    Graymer, R.W., Jones, D.L., and Brabb, E.E., 1996, Preliminary geologic map emphasizing bedrock formations in Alameda County, California: a digital database: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 96-252.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    Includes plotfiles for 2 sheets, scale 1:75,000, database description pamphlet, 14 pp, geologic description and interpretation pamphlet, 33 pp. This preliminary report is superceded by USGS MF2342 in the study area.
    Helley, E.J., and Graymer, R.W., 1997, Quaternary geology of Alameda County and surrounding parts of Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties, California: a digital database: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 97-97.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    Includes plotfiles for 2 sheets, scale 1:100,000, database description pamphlet, 13 pp, geologic description and interpretation pamphlet, 8 pp. This report is superceded by USGS MF2342 in the study area.
    Helley, E.J., and Graymer, R.W., 1997, Quaternary geology of Contra Costa County and surrounding parts of Alameda, Marin, Sonoma, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Counties, California: a digital database: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 97-98.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    Includes plotfiles for 2 sheets, scale 1:100,000, database description pamphlet, 13 pp, geologic description and interpretation pamphlet, 9 pp. This report is superceded by USGS MF2342 in the study area.

How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

  1. How well have the observations been checked?
  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?
    Well located data items are intended to have a horizontal positional accuracy within .5 mm at 1:24,000 scale, or within 12 meters on the ground. The general positional accuracy of each line in the database is indicated within the LTYPE field in the Arc Attribute Table (see below). Points in the database are generally considered to be well located. The position of each data item is derived from the USGS topographic base map, and therefore additional inaccuracies arising from inaccuracies in the base map may also be encountered.
  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?
  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?
    The report is intended to describe completely the surficial deposits and bedrock geology at 1:24,000 scale. Geologic information only mappable at larger scale has been omitted. In addition, landslide deposits are for the most part not recorded.
  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?
    Polygon and chain-node topology present

How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
Uses of this digital geologic map should not violate the spatial resolution of the data. Although the digital form of the data removes the constraint imposed by the scale of a paper map, the detail and accuracy inherent in map scale are also present in the digital data. The fact that this database was edited for a scale of 1:24,000 means that higher resolution information is not present in the dataset. Plotting at scales larger than 1:24,000 will not yield greater real detail, although it may reveal fine-scale irregularities below the intended resolution of the database. Similarly, where this database is used in combination with other data of higher resolution, the resolution of the combined output will be limited by the lower resolution of these data.
  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)
    U.S. Geological Survey Information Services
    Box 25248, Denver Federal Center
    Denver, CO
    USA

    1-888-ASK-USGS (voice)
    1-303-202-4693 (FAX)
  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set? USGS MF-2342
  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?
    Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Although this publication has been subjected to rigorous review and is substantially complete, the USGS reserves the right to revise the data pursuant to further analysis and review. Furthermore, it is released on condition that neither the USGS nor the United States Government may be held liable for any damages resulting from its authorized or unauthorized use.
  4. How can I download or order the data?

Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 05-Feb-2016
Metadata author:
Peter N Schweitzer
USGS Midwest Area
Collection manager, USGS Geoscience Data Clearinghouse, http://geo-nsdi.er.usgs.gov/
Mail Stop 954
12201 Sunrise Valley Dr
Reston, VA
USA

703-648-6533 (voice)
703-648-6252 (FAX)
pschweitzer@usgs.gov
Metadata standard:
Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)

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