Maps

M-73 Major levels of Great Salt Lake and Lake Bonneville by D.R. Currey, G. Atwood, D. Mabey, 1983, 1:500,000 $10.00

M-110 Shallow ground water and related hazards in Utah, compiled by Suzanne Hecker and K.M. Harty, scale 1:750,000, 19 p., 1 pl., 1988 $7.95
Approximately 15% of Utah has water at 30-foot depths or less, and thus are susceptible to shallow ground-water problems. The wet cycle of the early 1980s increased the amount of flooding in basements, septic tanks, underground facilities, and waste dumps. The resultant costs and health hazards were notable. This compilation on a state-wide map is intended to alert planners to the need for detailed studies in areas at risk for flooding, ground-water contamination, construction problems, and liquefaction.

M-111 Flood hazards from lakes and failures of dams in Utah, by K.M. Harty and G.E. Christenson, 1:750,000, 8 p., 1 pl., 1988 $7.95
Because some of the greatest potential for damage from flooding occurs along densely populated areas of the Wasatch Front, this map serves as a general guide to hazard areas there as well as in the rest of the state. Depiction of shoreline flooding areas (including Great Salt Lake and Utah Lake), and flood paths in the event of dam failure. Material was compiled from published and unpublished maps, historical counts, dam failure inundation studies, and other sources.

M-133 Landslide map of Utah, by K.M. Harty, 28 p., 2 sheets, 1:500,000, 1991 $7.95
Nearly 10,000 landslides are compiled on the state map and are differentiated as: 1) shallow and deep-seated landslides and lateral-spread failures; 2) surficial materials that include landslide deposits; 3) historical and older landslides; 4) landslides compiled from generalized and detailed source maps. The accompanying text defines landslide types, lists the formations commonly involved, and includes the 470+ references used in the compilation.

M-149 The radon-hazard-potential map of Utah, by B.D. Black, 12 p., 1 pl., 1:1,000,000, 1993 $5.00
A numerical rating system based on geologic factors was developed to assess and map the relative radon-hazard potential for the state. Locations of high surface concentrations of uranium are also mapped because uranium-enriched rock or soil are generally associated with a high radon-hazard potential.

M-170 Surficial geologic map of the Nephi segment of the Wasatch fault zone, eastern Juab County, Utah, by K.M. Harty, W.E. Mulvey, and M.N. Machette, 14 p., 1 pl., 1:50,000, 1997, $8.95
The Nephi segment of the Wasatch fault runs from north of Payson to south of Nephi and has been active within 1,200 years (possibly 300-500 years ago) - the youngest surface-faulting event on the Wasatch fault.

M-172 Surficial geologic map of the West Cache fault zone and nearby faults, Box Elder and Cache Counties, Utah, by Barry J. Solomon, 20 p., 2 pl., 1:50,000, 1999 $8.95

M-229 Surficial geologic map of the Levan and Fayette segments of the Wasatch fault zone, Juab and Sanpete Counties, Utah, by Michael D. Hylland and Michael N. Machette, 38 p., 1 pl., ISBN 1-55791-791-4, $13.95

M-243DM Surficial geologic map of the Salt Lake City segment and part of adjacent segments of the Wasatch fault zone, Davis, Salt Lake, and Utah Counties (digitized from U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigation Series map I-2106, 1992), by Stephen F. Personius and William E. Scott, CD (2 pl., 1:24,000 [contains GIS files]), ISBN 1-55791-821-X, 2009 $24.95

Special Studies

SS-88 Paleoseismology of Utah Volume 6: The Oquirrh fault zone, Tooele County, Utah: surficial geology and paleoseismicity, W.R. Lund, editor, 64 p., 2 pl., 1:24,000, 1996 $15.95 Surficial geology of the Oquirrh fault zone, Tooele County, Utah, by B.J. Solomon; Paleoseismic investigation of the Oquirrh fault zone, Tooele County, Utah, by S.S. Olig, W.R. Lund, B.D. Black, and B.H. Mayes

SS-95 Characteristics, timing, and hazard potential of liquefaction-induced landsliding in the Farmington Siding landslide complex, Davis County, Utah, by Michael D. Hylland and Mike Lowe, 38 p., 8/98 $8.25
This group of landslides shows three, possibly four, landslide events during late Pleistocene and Holocene time, likely due to high levels of the Great Salt Lake and ground water. This study defines the boundaries, outlines the hazards, and includes recommendations for land-use planning.

SS-96 Geology and geologic hazards of Tooele Valley and the West Desert Hazardous Industry Area, Tooele County, Utah, by Bill D. Black, Barry J. Solomon, and Kimm M. Harty, 65 p., 6 pl., scale 1:100,000, 1999 ISBN 1-55791-633-0 $14.00

SS-98 Paleoseismology of Utah Volume 9: Paleoseismic investigation of the Clarkston, Junction Hills, and Wellsville faults, West Cache fault zone, Cache County, Utah by B.D. Black, R.E. Giraud, and B.H. Mayes, 23 p., 1 pl., 3/00 $10.50

Open-file Reports

OFR-340 Engineering geologic map folio, Springdale, Washington County, Utah, by B.J. Solomon, 6 plates, scale 1:14,400, 8/96 $18.00
Landslide hazards; flood hazards and problem soils; earthquake hazards, shallow ground water, rockfall hazards, indoor-radon hazards; suitability for wastewater disposal in septic-tank soil-absorption systems; geologic map; description and correlation of map units, stratigraphic columns, and geologic cross sections.

Reports of Investigation

RI-248 Site-response characterization for implementing Shakemap in northern Utah, by Lorraine Nelms and Frank X. Ashland, 2 pl. 2001 $9.50

Public Information Series

PI-1 Earthquake fault map of a portion of Weber County, Utah, by UGS staff, 1990, 8 x 11 free

PI-2 Earthquake fault map of a portion of Davis County, Utah, by UGS staff, 1990, 8 x 11 free

PI-3 Earthquake fault map of a portion of Salt Lake County, Utah, by UGS staff, 1990, 8 x 11 free

PI-11 Earthquake fault map of a portion of Utah County, Utah, by UGS staff, 8 x 11, May 1991 free

PI-18 Radon-hazard potential in the Sandy-Draper area, Salt Lake County, Utah, by B.J. Solomon, 1 p., September 1993 free
The radon-hazard potential of the Sandy-Draper area is mapped based on geologic factors. Soil with the greatest potential for high indoor-radon levels is common on the east bench at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Answers are provided to commonly asked questions about the occurrence of radon, associated health risks, and radon testing procedures.

PI-21 Radon-hazard potential in the Provo-Orem area, Utah County, Utah, by B.J. Solomon, 1 p., Sept 1993 free
The radon-hazard potential of the Provo-Orem area is mapped based on geologic factors. Soil with potential for higher indoor-radon levels is common on the east bench and on alluvial fans along the Wasatch Range front. Answers are provided to commonly asked questions about the occurrence of radon, associated health risks, and radon testing procedures.

PI-24 Liquefaction-potential map for a part of Davis County, Utah, by J.L. Jarva, 1 p., 8/94 free

PI-25 Liquefaction-potential map for a part of Salt Lake Co., Utah, by J.L. Jarva, 1 p., 8/94 free

PI-27 Liquefaction-potential map for a part of Weber County, Utah, by J.L. Jarva, 1 p., 8/94 free

PI-28 Liquefaction-potential map for a part of Utah County, Utah, by J.L. Jarva, 1 p., 8/94 free

PI-35 Radon-hazard potential in the St. George area, Washington County, Utah, by B.J. Solomon, 1 page, 2/96 free
Information sheet with area map

PI-36 Radon-hazard potential in the Ogden Valley, Weber County, Utah, by B.J. Solomon, 1 page, 2/96 free

PI-43 Radon-hazard potential in western Salt Lake Valley, Salt Lake County, Utah, by B.D. Black, 2 p free

PI-44 Radon-hazard potential in Tooele Valley, Tooele County, Utah, by B.D. Black, 2 p. free

PI-45 Radon-hazard potential in the lower Weber River area, Weber and Davis Counties, Utah, by B.D. Black, 2 p. free

PI-46 Radon-hazard potential in southeastern Cache Valley, Cache County, Utah, by B.J. Solomon and B.D. Black, 2 p. free

PI-47 Radon-hazard potential in the central Sevier Valley, Sevier County, Utah, by B.J. Solomon, 2 p. free

PI -83 Earthquake fault map of a portion of Cache County, Utah, 2 p., 7/04, free

PI-84 Earthquake fault map of a portion of Tooele County, Utah, 2 p., 7/04, free

PI-85 Earthquake fault map of a portion of Washington County, Utah, 2 p., 7/04, free