Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park, May 1980.
Paul Stone
Paul Stone is a Research Geologist in the Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center. He received a Ph.D. in Geology from Stanford University. Since joining the USGS in 1984, he has studied the geology and tectonic evolution of the southwestern United States, especially in the Owens Valley, Death Valley, and Mojave Desert regions.
Paul Stone majored in Paleontology at U.C. Berkeley where he earned his A.B. and M.A. degrees. He later switched to Geology at Stanford where he earned his Ph.D. As a research geologist with the USGS, he has focused on developing a better understanding of the paleogeographic and paleotectonic evolution of the southwestern U.S., concentrating mainly on the Paleozoic and Mesozoic intervals of geologic time. His main goal has been to produce high-quality, multipurpose geologic maps and associated reports that clarify the geologic framework, interpret the geologic history, and provide a basis for future scientific studies.
Professional Experience
1984 - Present, Research Geologist, USGS, Menlo Park, CA, with temporary management positions in 1990-1994 (Reston, VA), 2002 (Menlo Park), and 2011-2012 (Menlo Park).
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Geology, Stanford, 1985
M.A., Paleontology, U.C. Berkeley, 1977
A.B., Paleontology, U.C. Berkeley, 1969
Affiliations and Memberships*
Geological Society of America, 1981 - Present
Pacific Section SEPM, 1993 - Present
San Jose State University
Northern Arizona University
California State University Northridge
Science and Products
Geochronologic and geochemical data from metasedimentary and associated rocks in the Lane Mountain area, San Bernardino County, California
Evolution of the last chance thrust concept
Mississippian sedimentary facies patterns in east-central California and implications for development of the Permian last chance thrust
Geochronologic, isotopic, and geochemical data from pre-Cretaceous plutonic rocks in the Lane Mountain area, San Bernardino County, California
Cordilleran subduction initiation: Retro-arc timing and basinal response in the Inyo Mountains, eastern California
Geochronologic, isotopic, and geochemical data from igneous rocks in the Lane Mountain area, San Bernardino County, California
Early arc development recorded in Permian–Triassic plutons of the northern Mojave Desert region, California, USA
Architecture and evolution of an Early Permian carbonate complex on a tectonically active island in east-central California
Regional implications of new chronostratigraphic and paleogeographic data from the Early Permian Darwin Basin, east-central California
Stratigraphy and paleogeographic significance of a Late Pennsylvanian to Early Permian channeled slope sequence in the Darwin Basin, southern Darwin Hills, east-central California
Geochronologic and geochemical data from Mesozoic rocks in the Black Mountain area northeast of Victorville, San Bernardino County, California
Structural evolution of the east Sierra Valley system (Owens Valley and vicinity), California: a geologic and geophysical synthesis
Tabular geochronologic, geochemical, and isotopic data from igneous rocks in the Lane Mountain area, San Bernardino County, California
Tabular geochronologic and geochemical data from metasedimentary and associated rocks in the Lane Mountain area, San Bernardino County, California
Digital Data for the Preliminary Bedrock Geologic Map of the Blythe 30' x 60' Quadrangle, California and Arizona
Geologic map of the Providence Mountains in parts of the Fountain Peak and adjacent 7.5' quadrangles, San Bernardino County, California
Geologic map and upper Paleozoic stratigraphy of the Marble Canyon area, Cottonwood Canyon quadrangle, Death Valley National Park, Inyo County, California
Geologic Map of the southern Inyo Mountains and vicinity, Inyo County, California
Geologic Map of the Warm Spring Canyon Area, Death Valley National Park, Inyo County, California, With a Discussion of the Regional Significance of the Stratigraphy and Structure
Geologic map of the west half of the Blythe 30' by 60' quadrangle, Riverside County, California and La Paz County, Arizona
Geologic map of the Cerro Gordo Peak 7.5' Quadrangle, Inyo County, California
Geologic map of the Lone Pine 15' quadrangle, Inyo County, California
Geologic map of the Palen Pass Quadrangle, Riverside County, California
Geologic map of the Milligan 15-minute Quadrangle, San Bernadino Coutny, California
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park, May 1980.
Science and Products
Geochronologic and geochemical data from metasedimentary and associated rocks in the Lane Mountain area, San Bernardino County, California
Evolution of the last chance thrust concept
Mississippian sedimentary facies patterns in east-central California and implications for development of the Permian last chance thrust
Geochronologic, isotopic, and geochemical data from pre-Cretaceous plutonic rocks in the Lane Mountain area, San Bernardino County, California
Cordilleran subduction initiation: Retro-arc timing and basinal response in the Inyo Mountains, eastern California
Geochronologic, isotopic, and geochemical data from igneous rocks in the Lane Mountain area, San Bernardino County, California
Early arc development recorded in Permian–Triassic plutons of the northern Mojave Desert region, California, USA
Architecture and evolution of an Early Permian carbonate complex on a tectonically active island in east-central California
Regional implications of new chronostratigraphic and paleogeographic data from the Early Permian Darwin Basin, east-central California
Stratigraphy and paleogeographic significance of a Late Pennsylvanian to Early Permian channeled slope sequence in the Darwin Basin, southern Darwin Hills, east-central California
Geochronologic and geochemical data from Mesozoic rocks in the Black Mountain area northeast of Victorville, San Bernardino County, California
Structural evolution of the east Sierra Valley system (Owens Valley and vicinity), California: a geologic and geophysical synthesis
Tabular geochronologic, geochemical, and isotopic data from igneous rocks in the Lane Mountain area, San Bernardino County, California
Tabular geochronologic and geochemical data from metasedimentary and associated rocks in the Lane Mountain area, San Bernardino County, California
Digital Data for the Preliminary Bedrock Geologic Map of the Blythe 30' x 60' Quadrangle, California and Arizona
Geologic map of the Providence Mountains in parts of the Fountain Peak and adjacent 7.5' quadrangles, San Bernardino County, California
Geologic map and upper Paleozoic stratigraphy of the Marble Canyon area, Cottonwood Canyon quadrangle, Death Valley National Park, Inyo County, California
Geologic Map of the southern Inyo Mountains and vicinity, Inyo County, California
Geologic Map of the Warm Spring Canyon Area, Death Valley National Park, Inyo County, California, With a Discussion of the Regional Significance of the Stratigraphy and Structure
Geologic map of the west half of the Blythe 30' by 60' quadrangle, Riverside County, California and La Paz County, Arizona
Geologic map of the Cerro Gordo Peak 7.5' Quadrangle, Inyo County, California
Geologic map of the Lone Pine 15' quadrangle, Inyo County, California
Geologic map of the Palen Pass Quadrangle, Riverside County, California
Geologic map of the Milligan 15-minute Quadrangle, San Bernadino Coutny, California
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park, May 1980.
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park, May 1980.
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