This guide is organized by government agency. If you are researching California, you should use materials from both the USGS and the appropriate state agencies.
The USGS is the federal agency dedicated to the earth sciences. They do work in every state and publish several series which are excellent resources for research in geology and Earth science.
Provides access to United States Geological Survey (USGS) publications dealing with geology, hydrology, minerals and mining and other topics. Includes USGS numbered series, general interest publications, and yearbooks.
Print Copies of Reports
If you already have a report number for a report of one of these series, you can use the call numbers below to find the print copy in the UCSB Library. Individual reports will be on the shelf at the list call number in order by report number. To find a digital copy, use the above link to the USGS Publications Warehouse.
Series Held by UCSB Library:
Series Held by UCSB Library: