Publisher Description
The ultimate app for Geography/Geology amateurs and professionals." - Mel Martin, TUAW.com Geology MT is the edition of the popular GIS (geographic information system) covering the state of Montana. It is a self-contained application (no Internet or cellular access required) that contains a vast amount of information about the geology and geography of the Treasure State. Using the iPhone's GPS, it enables you to navigate the state and get a much better understanding of your surroundings, identify geological formations, mines, quarries, rivers, etc.... This release contains 30 layers, which can be combined in any desired way: - states outlines - the complete geological map from USGS - terrain elevation - zip codes - almost 33,000 named features (summits, tunnels, cliffs, bridges, etc...) - fire history - annual precipitation - all 625 earthquakes in recorded history over 3.0 magnitude - seismic hazard - over 10,000 mineral resources - active mines - quaternary faults - old faults - public land ownership - continental divide - glacial boundary - hydrologic units - EPA ecological regions - USGS quadrangles - township and range - urban areas - counties - hydrology - roads and major streets - railroad tracks - cities and towns - over 800 potassium/argon dates - state plane zones - UTM zones - main aquifers Each layer contains additional information about each feature. For instance, the geology layer has a description of the unit's name, age range, rock type, and description. Each mine has a name, a commodity, a facility type, and a company name. See our web site for more information about each layer. Although this is a professional-quality tool, it can be used by anyone interested in their environment. There have been a few improvements since the release of the sister programs covering CA, TX, NY/NJ/CT, FL, WA/OR, AZ, CO, UT, NV, NM, and ID. A new layer (continental divide) has been added.
Requires iOS 2.2 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.