Oil and Gas Investigations Maps (OM Series)
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Summary

Geologic maps (multicolored or black-and-white) on topographic or planimetric bases; quadrangle or irregular areas. These maps, at various scales show geology, stratigraphy, and structural relations in certain hydrocarbon resource areas.

Extent of Program

Petroleum resource areas nationwide.

Available Product Coverage

Random. Maps available are catalogued in the following sources:

  • "Publications of the Geological Survey, 1879-1961","Publications of the Geological Survey, 1962-1970","Publications of the U.S. Geological Survey, 1971 through 1981", and annual supplements for 1982 and later years. New maps are listed in the monthly catalog, "New Publications of the U.S. Geological Survey".

These sources are available at Earth Science Information Center offices, in USGS libraries, and may be available at other earth science libraries, such as those of universities.

Information Content

OM-Series maps present the results of geologic studies that apply particularly to area of known or potential petroleum resources. Typical products include geologic maps and cross sections, columnar sections, structure contours, correlation diagrams, and data on welss drilled for oil and gas in the mapped area. Most of the maps in this series were published before 1965.

Product Delivery Format

Paper

Keywords: Geology, minerals, subsurface, gas, oil, petroleum

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