Geology of the Southwestern Part of the El Paso Mountains in the Region of Red Rock Canyon, Mojave Desert

Citation

Hookway, Lozell Charlie and Clark, Alexander and Beverly, Burt Jr. (1928) Geology of the Southwestern Part of the El Paso Mountains in the Region of Red Rock Canyon, Mojave Desert. Bachelor's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/SFW6-M150. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12072009-140303155

Abstract

The area described in this report includes the extreme south western portion of the El Paso range which lies in the northern part of the Mojave desert and takes in the area in and about Red Rock Canyon. The purpose of this report is to show the areal geology and structural relations existing. Those engaged in this work were L.C. Hookway, Alex Clark and the writer. Regular trips were made to the field during the academic year of 1927 - 1928. Altogether about two months were spent in the field.

Item Type:

Thesis (Bachelor's thesis)

Subject Keywords:

El Paso Mountains, Mojave Desert, Red Rock Canyon

Degree Grantor:

California Institute of Technology

Division:

Geological and Planetary Sciences

Major Option:

Geology

Thesis Availability:

Public (worldwide access)

Research Advisor(s):

Unknown, Unknown

Thesis Committee:

None, None

Defense Date:

1 January 1928

Additional Information:

Supplemental Files Information: Topographic Map of Red Rock Canyon: Supplement 1 from "Geology of the southwestern part of the El Paso Mountains in the region of Red Rock Canyon, Mojave Desert " (Thesis). Date(s) Collected: 1928.

Record Number:

CaltechTHESIS:12072009-140303155

Persistent URL:

https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12072009-140303155

DOI:

10.7907/SFW6-M150

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