Geologic Formations in Arizona
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Arizona State Land Department, Arizona Land Resources Information System
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- Title: Geologic Formations in Arizona
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- Publication_Place: Phoenix, Arizona
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Arizona State Land Department, Arizona Land Resources Information System
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- Abstract: This data set consists of geologic formations in Arizona.
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The data are created to serve as base information for use in GIS systems for a variety of planning and analysis purposes. Use of data for Engineering work is prohibited.
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