CONTINUED APPLICATION OF BASIC GEOLOGIC MAPPING TECHNIQUES AT A COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEVEL AS PART OF AN INDEPENDENT STUDY TO PRODUCE A COMPREHENSIVE FIELD MAP OF THE CAJON PASS, CA

Field research is vital to the study of geology. The development of these skills as part of an independent study of this scope is not ordinarily available to a community college geology major. Conducting this research was a concerted effort to develop skills and understanding of quality field research. A blank topographic map of the area, a drafting pencil, colored pencils that fit the USGS color scheme, a Brunton Pocket Transit compass, a protractor, an azimuth, and a ruler were the necessary materials for this research. The field research was accomplished in two phases. The first phase of this research was an introduction to field mapping. As data were gathered for the initial map some minor errors became apparent. This second draft was an attempt to increase the accuracy of the first edition of the map. This study area is geologically relevant because it includes the San Andreas Fault Zone. Further measurements and study of this area are necessary to improve mapping techniques while also contributing to the geologic understanding of this area.