Part C
Metamorphic Rocks in Geologic Maps
Metamorphic rocks are locally exposed across Arizona, from the mountain ranges in southern and central Arizona to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. The largest exposures are in the rugged mountains of central Arizona, including the Four Peaks area of the Mazatzal Mountains (northeast of Phoenix).
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Figure 8-8. The Geologic Map of Arizona (left) and the Geologic Map of the Phoenix Mounta (right). |
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Geologic Map of Arizona
Answer Quiz Me! questions C31 through C35 using the Geologic Map of Arizona. Click HERE to see a PDF version of this map. If necessary, you can also refer to the Metamorphic Rock Identification Chart.
Explanation of Map Units
Geologic Map
Geologic Map of the Phoenix Mountains
Answer Quiz Me! questions C36 through C42 using the Geologic Map of the Phoenix Mountains. Click HERE to see a PDF version of this map. If necessary, you can also refer to the Metamorphic Rock Identification Chart. Note - their are separate map unit explanations for different areas of the map.
Explanation of Map Units
Geologic Map