Geology NM for iOS

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The ultimate app for Geography/Geology amateurs and professionals.- Mel Martin, TUAW.comGeology NM is the edition of the popular GIS (geographic...

The ultimate app for Geography/Geology amateurs and professionals."- Mel Martin, TUAW.comGeology NM is the edition of the popular GIS (geographic information system) covering the state of New Mexico. 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 New Mexico. 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 27 layers, which can be combined in any desired way:- states outlines- the complete geological map from USGS- terrain elevation- zip codes- over 18,000 named features (summits, tunnels, cliffs, bridges, etc...)- fire history- annual precipitation- all earthquakes in recorded history over 3.0 magnitude- over 8,000 mineral resources- active mines- quaternary faults- old faults- public land ownership- hydrologic units- EPA ecological regions- USGS quadrangles- township and range- urban areas- counties- hydrology- roads and major streets- railroad tracks- cities and towns- over 600 potassium/argon dates- state plane zones- UTM zones- main aquifersEach 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.There have been a number of improvements since the release of the sister programs covering CA, TX, NY/NJ/CT, FL, WA/OR, AZ, CO, UT and NV. Two new layers (ecological regions and annual precipitation) have been added. A few minor bugs have been fixed.