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Geologic maps depict the arrangement of various types of rock and surficial sediments, as well as locations of geologic compositions such as faults and folds. Geologic maps are the principal source of knowledge for several characters of land-use outlining, comprising the siting of constructions and transport systems.
A geological map is a special-purpose map composed to reveal geological characteristics. Rock members or geologic layers are displayed by color or figures to symbolize where they are detected at the surface.