My wife and I have decided to make a return trip to California. Specifically, we have returned to Mariposa County. A fascinating fact of Mariposa is that it was one of the 27 original counties of California but had been reapportioned into 11 other counties, earning it the nickname, "Mother of Counties". This was necessary to do as Mariposa had once covered one-fifth of the entire state of California! Our sights were set on a return to Yosemite National Park. Even though I had read much on the geological history of Yosemite National Park, I wanted to make my own inferences based on what I have learned in my studies of geology. I knew I would need 3 important aids/tools to assist me in my geological interpretations. The first tool I would request would be photos taken with remote imaging. This would allow me to be able to have more of a grasp on the geology that is beyond the visible spectrum such as magnetic activity, infrared temperature, or subterranean water levels. The second tool I would request would be a theodolite. The theodolite would be helpful in measuring dips, strikes, and any other geological formations and strata. Finally, I would request a topological map. A topological map would be beneficial in being able to relay information about the landscape such as peaks, valleys, etc. in a 2-dimensional format. Interpretation of this map can help develop a better understanding on the geological history of the area.
Yosemite National Park
Mariposa County, CA
Retrieved from
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/yosemite-national-park/
References
MariposaCounty(2019). Retrieved from https://www.mariposacounty.org
USGS(2019). What is remote sensing and what is it used for?. Retrieved from https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-remote-sensing-and-what-it-used?qt-news_science_products=3#qt-news_science_products
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