The geology of the Bishop 15-minute quadrangle, California

The purpose of the study of the Bishop 15-minute quadrangle in east-central California was to appraise the mineral resources and to delineate and interpret the stratigraphic and structural history of the area. A report on the mineral resources has been published and the emphasis here is on stratigraphy and structure. About 8 months were spent in field study, and several months were spent in the office and laboratory compiling and analyzing data and in microscopic study.