Scott A Minor
Current Research and Specialties
Geologic framework and fault kinematic and paleostress histories of strain transfer and accommodation zones of the middle and northern Rio Grande rift, New Mexico and Colorado
Fault-related fluid flow within poorly consolidated sediments
Geologic mapping and geologic framework characterization
Structural geology, especially brittle faulting
Professional Experience
1998-present: Research Geologist
1984-1998: Geologist
1979-1981: Physical Science Technician
Education and Certifications
1985: M.S., Geology, University of Colorado
1979: B.S., Geology, University of California, Santa Barbara
Affiliations and Memberships*
Geological Society of America
Colorado Scientific Society (2011: President)
American Geophysical Union
Science and Products
Geologic map of the Reyes Peak quadrangle, Ventura County, California
Preliminary geologic map of the Santa Barbara coastal plain area, Santa Barbara County, California
Digital Geologic Map of the Nevada Test Site and Vicinity, Nye, Lincoln, and Clark Counties, Nevada, and Inyo County, California
Preliminary digital geologic map of the Springdale quadrangle, Nye County, Nevada
Additional mineral resources assessment of the Battle Creek, Bruneau River, Deep Creek-Owyhee River, Jarbidge River, Juniper Creek, Little Owyhee River, North Fork Owyhee River, Owyhee River Canyon, South Fork Owyhee River, Upper Deep Creek, and Yatahoney
Geologic map of the Trident Peak SW quadrangle, Humboldt County, Nevada
Geologic map of the Windy Point Quadrangle, Harney County, Oregon
Geologic map of The V Quadrangle, Harney County, Oregon
Geologic map of the Trident Peak SE Quadrangle, Humboldt County, Nevada
Mineral resources of the North Pole Ridge Wilderness Study Area, Sherman and Gilliam Counties, Oregon
Mineral resources of the Disaster Peak Wilderness Study Area, Harney and Malheur Counties, Oregon, and Humboldt County, Nevada
Mineral resources of the Upper Deep Creek Wilderness Study Area, Owyhee County, Idaho
Science and Products
Geologic map of the Reyes Peak quadrangle, Ventura County, California
Preliminary geologic map of the Santa Barbara coastal plain area, Santa Barbara County, California
Digital Geologic Map of the Nevada Test Site and Vicinity, Nye, Lincoln, and Clark Counties, Nevada, and Inyo County, California
Preliminary digital geologic map of the Springdale quadrangle, Nye County, Nevada
Additional mineral resources assessment of the Battle Creek, Bruneau River, Deep Creek-Owyhee River, Jarbidge River, Juniper Creek, Little Owyhee River, North Fork Owyhee River, Owyhee River Canyon, South Fork Owyhee River, Upper Deep Creek, and Yatahoney
Geologic map of the Trident Peak SW quadrangle, Humboldt County, Nevada
Geologic map of the Windy Point Quadrangle, Harney County, Oregon
Geologic map of The V Quadrangle, Harney County, Oregon
Geologic map of the Trident Peak SE Quadrangle, Humboldt County, Nevada
Mineral resources of the North Pole Ridge Wilderness Study Area, Sherman and Gilliam Counties, Oregon
Mineral resources of the Disaster Peak Wilderness Study Area, Harney and Malheur Counties, Oregon, and Humboldt County, Nevada
Mineral resources of the Upper Deep Creek Wilderness Study Area, Owyhee County, Idaho
*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government