Geologic Map Schema (GeMS) Engineering data for the 1953 USGS publication of the Hollidaysburg quadrangle, Pennsylvania
September 4, 2026
This GeMS dataset depicts the age and type of geologic materials (rock or sediment) at or near the surface of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania and includes additional interpretive data pertaining to geological engineering properties in GeMS format.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Title | Geologic Map Schema (GeMS) Engineering data for the 1953 USGS publication of the Hollidaysburg quadrangle, Pennsylvania |
| DOI | 10.5066/P136MTKN |
| Authors | Emily Bunse, Mark Yacucci, David R Soller, Andrew Wunderlich, John D Horton |
| Product Type | Data Release |
| Record Source | USGS Asset Identifier Service (AIS) |
| USGS Organization | National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program |
| Rights | This work is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal |
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