Geological Maps

Yellowstone Caldera map2.jpg. United States Geological Survey. 16 February 2006. Wikimedia Commons [database online], [cited 1 February 2013] Available from Wikimedia Commons.

Location

Brinkerhoff Geology Library Map Room

Scope

Geological Maps are published by the Federal Government (USGS), state geological surveys, and professional societies. The Library focuses collection efforts on Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain region. The USGS publishes geological maps of all states and many countries. 

Finding Geological Maps

1. Check the National Geologic Map Database to identify the name of the map in your area of interest. 
2. Once you have identified a map of interest, search the online library collection with QuickSearch  to determine if the Library owns a print copy and to find the location and call no. 

Many state geological surveys have maps available for download on their websites at no charge.  The Geology Library also owns many maps from state surveys.