The Minnesota Geological Survey is a research and service arm of the Newton Horace Winchell School of Earth Sciences at the University of Minnesota. It investigates the geology of Minnesota and provides basic public information on the geology of the state. The Survey works with state, county, and regional offices to set up geologic data bases and provide technical guidance for water resource planning, land management and mineral exploration policy, energy system development, and other planning and resource management activities.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS IN PRINT (link starts download of the Publications PDF file). Click on Current Publications to get to an introductory page first.

Contains current listing of all MGS publications and maps, and materials available through MGS from other sources (MN DNR, USGS, etc.)

MAP SALES ORDER FORM

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The Geology of Minnesota, A Guide for Teachers (PDF)
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THE VIRTUAL EGG CARTON
A display of rock types common in Minnesota

EDUCATIONAL SERIES (link starts download of the Publications PDF file)

— Guide to mineral collecting in Minnesota. G.R. Rapp, Jr. and D.T. Wallace, 1979, 45 p. $1.50
— The search for oil and gas in Minnesota. G.B. Morey, 1984, 30 p. $1.50
— Geologic history of Minnesota Rivers. H.E. Wright, Jr., 1990, 20 p. $2.50
-- Using ground-water for water planning. B.M. Olsen, E.H. Mohring and B.A. Bloomgren, 1987, 24p. $5.50
— Geology of Whitewater State Park [Winona County]. A.C. Runkel, 1996, 22 p. $5.50
— Geology of the Root River State Trail area, southeastern Minnesota. J.H. Mossler, 1999. 56 p., 1 map in pocket. $8.00

MISCELLANEOUS PUBLICATIONS (link starts download of the Publications PDF file)

— A history of geologic mapping in Minnesota. G.B. Morey, 1993. This 26-page, full-color publication introduces the concepts of geologic mapping and then tells the story of important geologic maps of Minnesota from 1845 to the present. $8.00

— Set of 5 rocks from Minnesota. Free over the counter. Mail requests, send $1.00 postage.

— Geology of Minnesota—A guide for teachers. G.B. Morey and H. Dahlberg, 1995. 32 p. (published by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources). Available free to teachers

STATE MAP SERIES (link starts download of the Publications PDF file)

The following are small-scale maps suitable for classroom use.

— Geologic map of Minnesota, Quaternary geology. J.E. Goebel and M. Walton, 1979. Color. Scale 1:3,168,000. $1.00

— Hydrogeologic map of Minnesota, bedrock hydrogeology. R. Kanivetsky, 1979. Color. Scale 1:3,168,000. $1.00

— Hydrogeologic map of Minnesota, Quaternary hydrogeology. R. Kanivetsky, 1979. Color. Scale 1:3,168,000. $1.00

— Geologic map of Minnesota, bedrock geology. Compiled by G.B. Morey, 1982. Color. Scale 1:3,000,000. $1.00

— Geologic map of Minnesota, bedrock outcrops. G.B. Morey, 1982. Color. Scale 1:3,000,000. $1.00

— Aeromagnetic anomaly map of Minnesota. V.W. Chandler, 1982, Color. Scale 1:3,168,000. $1.00

— Bouguer gravity anomaly map of Minnesota. V.W. Chandler, 1982, Color. Scale 1:3,168,000. $1.00

MINNESOTA AT A GLANCE (link starts download of the Publications PDF file)

An informal series of 2- to 4- page descriptions of various aspects of Minnesota's geology. Additional titles will be added from time to time. One free copy of each available over the counter. Mail requests, send $1.00 per set postage. White copies suitable for reproduction available upon request.

— Quaternary Glacial Geology.
— Mapping Subsurface Sedimentary Rocks.
— Fossil Collecting in the Twin Cities area.
— Caves in Minnesota.
— Precambrian Geology.
— Earthquakes in Minnesota.
— Geologic Time.
— Ancient tropical seas—Paleozoic history of Southeastern Minnesota.
— Common Minnesota Rocks.

In addition to the publications listed above, MGS also sells selected books and maps not produced by the MGS. These titles may be found on the last page of the list of publications.

COUNTY ATLAS SERIES (see current publications pdf for links and prices)

— Geologic atlas of Scott County, Minnesota. N.H. Balaban and P.L. McSwiggen, eds., 1982. Color. Scale 1:100,000 and smaller. Plates available: 1, Surficial geologic map; 3, Surficial geologic sections and thickness; 5, Bedrock geology.

— Geologic atlas of Olmsted County, Minnesota. N.H. Balaban, ed., 1988. Color. 9 plates. Scale 1:100,000.

— Geologic atlas of Hennepin County, Minnesota. N.H. Balaban, ed., 1989. Color. 8 plates. Scale 1:100,000 and smaller.

— Geologic atlas of Washington County, MN. L. Swanson and G.N. Meyer, eds., 1990. Color. 7 plates. Scale 1:100,000 and smaller.

— Geologic atlas of Dakota County, Minnesota. N.H. Balaban and H.C. Hobbs, eds., 1990. Color. 9 plates. Scale 1:100,000 and smaller.

Links to digital files are provided for the more recent atlases. Digital products vary.

— Geologic atlas of Ramsey County, Minnesota. G.N. Meyer and L. Swanson, eds., 1992. Color. 10 plates. Scale 1:48,000.

— Geologic atlas of Fillmore County, Minnesota. J.H. Mossler, project manager, 1995. Color. 5 plates. Scale 1:100,000.

— Text supplement to the geologic atlas of Fillmore County, Minnesota. R.S. Lively and N.H. Balaban, eds., 1995. 41 p.

— Geologic atlas of Rice County, Minnesota. H.C. Hobbs, project manager, 1995. Color. 6 plates. Scale 1:100,000.

— Geologic atlas of Stearns County, Minnesota. G.N. Meyer, project manager, 1995. Color. 7 plates. Scale 1:100,000 and 1:200,000.

— Text supplement to the geologic atlas of Stearns County, Minnesota. G.N. Meyer and L. Swanson, eds., 1996. 63 p.

— Geologic atlas of Mower County, Minnesota. J.H. Mossler, project manager, 1998. Color. 6 plates. Scale 1:100,000.

— Geologic atlas of Goodhue County, Minnesota. D.R. Setterholm, project manager, 1998. Color. 6 plates. Scale 1:100,000. Atlas data on compact disk.

--Geologic atlas of Pine County, Minnesota. Part A T.J. Boerboom, project manager. 2001.Color. 7 plates. Scale 1:100,000. Atlas data on compact disk.

--Geologic atlas of Wabasha County, Minnesota. Part A, A.C. Runkel, project manager. 2001. Color. 7 plates. Scale 1:100,000. $18.00. Atlas data on compact disk.

--Geologic atlas of Pope County, Minnesota. Part A, K.L. Harris, project manager. 2003. Color. 5 plates. Scales 1:100,000 and 1:200,000. Atlas data on compact disk.

--Geologic atlas of Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Part A, D.L. Setterholm, project manager. 2004. Color 6 plates. Scale 1:100,000. Atlas data on compact disk.

MGS not only provides an assortment of educational publications, but MGS staff members are also available for tours, field trips, and educational presentations as well. Inquiries regarding the variety of educational services offered by the MGS can be made in person, by telephone, or by mail to:

Minnesota Geological Survey

University of Minnesota

2642 University Avenue West

St. Paul, MN 55114-1057

General Information 612-627-4780

Maps and Publications Sales 612-627-4782

Outreach Coordinator 612-627-4780

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