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Selection of Colors and Patterns for Geologic maps of the U.S. Geological Survey.

PB2005109151

Publication Date	2005
Page Count	24
Abstract	U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) color and pattern standards and conventions for geologic maps have evolved since the first of standards was published by the USGS in 1881. Since that time, USGS personnel have continuously updated and revised standards in response to the need to show increasingly complex geologic map data and in response to changing technology. We recommend that the standards and conventions not be ignored. Many U.S. State geological surveys and geological surveys throughout the world have adopted the color scheme as devised the USGS. This color scheme is also referred to as the American color system. Shortly after 1881, the Europeans developed their own color scheme, which is referred to as the 'International color system.'
Keywords	Geological surveys Maps Colors Patterns Standards Conventions Selection Technology United States
Source Agency	US Geological Survey
Corporate Authors	Geological Survey, Reston, VA.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200524

Selection of Colors and Patterns for Geologic maps of the U.S. Geological Survey.

Selection of Colors and Patterns for Geologic maps of the U.S. Geological Survey.
PB2005109151

Publication Date	2005
Page Count	24
Abstract	U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) color and pattern standards and conventions for geologic maps have evolved since the first of standards was published by the USGS in 1881. Since that time, USGS personnel have continuously updated and revised standards in response to the need to show increasingly complex geologic map data and in response to changing technology. We recommend that the standards and conventions not be ignored. Many U.S. State geological surveys and geological surveys throughout the world have adopted the color scheme as devised the USGS. This color scheme is also referred to as the American color system. Shortly after 1881, the Europeans developed their own color scheme, which is referred to as the 'International color system.'
Keywords	Geological surveys Maps Colors Patterns Standards Conventions Selection Technology United States
Source Agency	US Geological Survey
Corporate Authors	Geological Survey, Reston, VA.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200524