Unlock three-dimensional geology for practical planning and environmental insight. This book presents stack-unit mapping as a concrete method to show how geologic materials extend from the surface down to a chosen depth, making it easier to interpret resources, land use, and environmental conditions.
The material explains how to build and use three-dimensional maps that integrate surface and subsurface units. It covers how stack-unit maps support interpretive maps for waste disposal, construction, groundwater studies, and resource planning, with practical guidance on depth limits, conventions, and techniques for presenting complex geology in a clear format.
- How stack-unit maps visualize the vertical sequence of geologic units from surface to a defined depth
- Ways to combine rock- and soil-stratigraphic information for interpretive mapping
- Practical conventions for depicting continuity, thickness, and buried soils on maps
- Step-by-step guidance on collecting data, creating cross sections, and assembling a stack-unit map
Ideal for readers involved in environmental planning, geological surveying, or site assessments who need a structured method to map near-surface geology and its implications for land use and resources.