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
Publications of the Western Earth Surface Processes Team, 1999
Geologic map and digital database of the Apache Canyon 7.5' quadrangle, Ventura and Kern counties, California
Publications of the Western Geologic Mapping Team 1997-1998
Mississippian stratigraphic framework of east-central California and southern Nevada with revision of Upper Devonian and Mississippian stratigraphic units in Inyo County, California
Preliminary geologic map of the East Mojave National Scenic Area, California
Stratigraphy of the Lower and Middle(?) Triassic Union Wash Formation, east-central California
Preliminary geologic map of the Blythe 30' by 60' quadrangle, California and Arizona
Preliminary geologic map of the Palen Pass Quadrangle, Riverside County, California
Pennsylvanian and Permian stratigraphy of the northern Argus Range and Darwin Canyon area, California
Stratigraphy of the Owens Valley Group (Permian), southern Inyo Mountains, California
Mineral resources of the Palen-McCoy Wilderness Study Area, Riverside County, California
Correlation of metamorphosed Paleozoic strata of the southeastern Mojave Desert region, California and Arizona: Discussion and reply
Science and Products
Publications of the Western Earth Surface Processes Team, 1999
Geologic map and digital database of the Apache Canyon 7.5' quadrangle, Ventura and Kern counties, California
Publications of the Western Geologic Mapping Team 1997-1998
Mississippian stratigraphic framework of east-central California and southern Nevada with revision of Upper Devonian and Mississippian stratigraphic units in Inyo County, California
Preliminary geologic map of the East Mojave National Scenic Area, California
Stratigraphy of the Lower and Middle(?) Triassic Union Wash Formation, east-central California
Preliminary geologic map of the Blythe 30' by 60' quadrangle, California and Arizona
Preliminary geologic map of the Palen Pass Quadrangle, Riverside County, California
Pennsylvanian and Permian stratigraphy of the northern Argus Range and Darwin Canyon area, California
Stratigraphy of the Owens Valley Group (Permian), southern Inyo Mountains, California
Mineral resources of the Palen-McCoy Wilderness Study Area, Riverside County, California
Correlation of metamorphosed Paleozoic strata of the southeastern Mojave Desert region, California and Arizona: Discussion and reply
*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government