Geologic Map of the State of Hawaiʻi
Links
- Document: Pamphlet (14 MB pdf)
- Sheets:
- Sheet 1 (12 MB pdf) - Geologic Map of the State of Hawai‘i—Islands of Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i
- Sheet 2 (9 MB pdf) - Geologic Map of the State of Hawai‘i—Island of O‘ahu
- Sheet 3 (6 MB pdf) - Geologic Map of the State of Hawai‘i—Islands of Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, and Kaho‘olawe
- Sheet 4 (9 MB pdf) - Geologic Map of the State of Hawai‘i—Island of Maui
- Sheet 5 (17 MB pdf) - Geologic Map of the State of Hawai‘i—Island of Hawai‘i
- Related Work: Open-File Report 2007–1089 - Geologic Map of the State of Hawaiʻi
- Data Release: Data Release - Geologic map database to accompany geologic map of the State of Hawaii
- Download citation as: RIS | Dublin Core
Abstract
This geologic map and its digital databases present the geology of the eight major islands of the State of Hawaiʻi. The map should serve as a useful guide to anyone studying the geologic setting and history of Hawai‘i, including ground- and surface-water resources, economic deposits, and landslide or volcanic hazards. Its presentation in digital format allows the rapid application of geologic knowledge when conducting field work; analyzing land-use or engineering problems; studying onshore or nearshore biologic communities; or simply understanding the relation between the geology, scenery, and cultural history of the Hawaiian paradise.
The map includes a Description of Map Units, which describes the lithologic characteristics and distribution of the geologic deposits. A Correlation of Map Units shows how the different geologic formations are related to each other stratigraphically. A fairly complete geospatial database of the radiometric ages and geochemical analyses has been compiled from findings published over the past 100 years by numerous Earth scientists working across the island chain.
Suggested Citation
Sherrod, D.R., Sinton, J.M., Watkins, S.E., and Brunt, K.M., 2021, Geologic map of the State of Hawaiʻi: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map 3143, pamphlet 72 p., 5 sheets, scales 1:100,000 and 1:250,000, https://doi.org/10.3133/sim3143.
ISSN: 2329-132X (online)
ISSN: 2329-1311 (print)
Study Area
Table of Contents
- About This Map
- Sources of Mapping, Methods of Compilation, Origin of Stratigraphic Names, and Divisions of the Geologic Time Scale
- Map Accuracy
- Radiometric Ages and Geochemistry
- About Spelling
- Island Growth in Review
- Summary of Island Geology
- Description of Map Units
- Acknowledgments
- References Cited
- Appendix
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Geologic map of the State of Hawaii |
| Series title | Scientific Investigations Map |
| Series number | 3143 |
| DOI | 10.3133/sim3143 |
| Year Published | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Volcano Science Center |
| Description | Report: v, 72 p.; 5 Sheets: 46.33 × 30.89 inches or smaller; Data Release |
| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | Y |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |