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Oregon geology — Parent of the soil, foundation for the vine

March 18, 2006

This presentation describes USGS geologic mapping in western Oregon, geologic map products, a thumbnail sketch of geologic history, a discussion of new mapping in progress in northwest Oregon, a tour of northwest Oregon geologic units, their relation to new American Viticultural Areas, and online sources of information.

Publication Year 2006
Title Oregon geology — Parent of the soil, foundation for the vine
DOI 10.3133/ofr20061069
Authors Ray Wells
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 2006-1069
Index ID ofr20061069
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse