A method for creating a three dimensional model from published geologic maps and cross sections
Open-File Report
2009-1229
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Abstract
This brief report presents a relatively inexpensive and rapid method for creating a 3D model of geology from published quadrangle-scale maps and cross sections using Google Earth and Google SketchUp software. An example from the Green Mountains of Vermont, USA, is used to illustrate the step by step methods used to create such a model. A second example is provided from the Jebel Saghro region of the Anti-Atlas Mountains of Morocco. The report was published to help enhance the public's ability to use and visualize geologic map data.
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | A method for creating a three dimensional model from published geologic maps and cross sections |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2009-1229 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20091229 |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program |
| Description | iv, 16 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison County, Rutland county, Windsor County |
| Other Geospatial | Rochester quadrangle |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | Y |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |