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Glacial Landscapes of the Southern Green Bay Lobe and the Northern Kettle Moraine
Field trip guidebook from the International Glaciological Society Symposium on Glacial Erosion and Sedimentation, May 15, 2019. -
Geochemistry and Mineralogy of the Wonewoc-Tunnel City Contact Interval Strata in Western Wisconsin
Results of regional study characterizing the elemental composition of rocks found at the Wonewoc-Tunnel City contact interval in west-central and southwest Wisconsin.-
Geochemistry and Mineralogy of the Wonewoc-Tunnel City Contact Interval Strata in Western Wisconsin [appendices]
2019
Data: PDF files + Excel spreadsheet
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Groundwater Flow Model for Western Chippewa County
This report documents the groundwater flow model that was developed for western Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It also presents analyses that were run to evaluate how industrial sand (frac sand) mining and irrigated agriculture--might affect the water table and base flows of nearby headwater streams. -
Bedrock Geology of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
Two plates showing the bedrock geology and depth to bedrock in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Includes GIS data (shapefiles and grid files).-
Bedrock Geology Map of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin [plate 1]
2018
Plate: Scale 1:100,000, 35.75 in x 28.75 in
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Depth to Bedrock Map of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin [plate 2]
2018
Plate: Scale 1:100,000, 33 in x 19.25 in
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2018 Year in Review
An overview of some of the projects worked on by the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey in 2018. -
Characterization of Groundwater Resources in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin
Results of a comprehensive review and analysis of groundwater resources in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The study was divided by location into four reports corresponding to the four main land units: Medford, Nicolet, Park Falls, and Washburn/Great Divide. Each report describes the results of the inventory, modeling, and analysis.-
Characterization of Groundwater Resources in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin: Medford Unit [GIS data]
2018
GIS Data: Geodatabase, metadata
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Characterization of Groundwater Resources in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin: Medford Unit [plates]
2018
Map: 10 maps, 11 in x 17 in
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Characterization of Groundwater Resources in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin: Nicolet Unit [GIS data]
2018
GIS Data: Geodatabase, metadata
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Characterization of Groundwater Resources in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin: Nicolet Unit [plates]
2018
Map: 20 maps (10 each, northern and southern Nicolet Unit), 11 in x 17 in
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Characterization of Groundwater Resources in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin: Park Falls Unit [GIS data]
2018
GIS Data: Geodatabase, metadata
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Characterization of Groundwater Resources in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin: Park Falls Unit [plates]
2018
Map: 10 maps, 11 in x 17 in
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Central Sands Lakes Study: Annotated Bibliography
The authors of this open-file report scoured the literature for previous studies about the Central Sands area. This bibliography provides an overview of available research related to the hydrogeologic setting and water-budget components of the Central Sands Lakes Study (CSLS). -
3-D Wisconsin
When viewed with 3-D glasses, Wisconsin’s land features pop off the page. Brief descriptions of major land forms paint the geologic history that shaped the state; expanded descriptions and photos are online. We’ve field-tested this map on fourth graders and can attest to its appeal. Sizes: 27.5 x 32 inches, 8.5 x 11 inches. Requires red-blue 3-D glasses. -
Field Trip: Cambrian and Ordovician Stratigraphy of Southwestern Wisconsin
Field trip route and notes looking at Cambrian and Middle Ordovician rocks of southwestern Wisconsin. -
2017 Year in Review
In 2017, Survey staff worked in 69 Wisconsin counties. We mapped geology, inventoried springs, and created groundwater models. We provide natural resource managers – land and water conservationists, county boards, and water utilities – with the information they need to protect and share their resources. This publication provides a summary of some of the... -
Preliminary Bedrock Geology of Southern Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
This open-file report documents the first year of a two-year mapping project in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. This preliminary document is being released to encourage input on the mapping methods and map to make the final product as useful as possible. Contains 27-page report, map of southern Trempeleau County, cross section, and photos of drill core.-
Preliminary Bedrock Geology of Southern Trempealeau County, Wisconsin [plate 1]
2018
Plate: 26 in x 30 in, scale 1:100,000
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Preliminary Bedrock Geology of Southern Trempealeau County, Wisconsin [plate 2]
2018
Plate: 27.8 in x 24.85 in
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Industrial Sand Resources of West-Central Wisconsin
Field trip guidebook showcasing four sites in Trempealeau County in west-central Wisconsin. The focus of this trip is on the sandstone formations that are prized for frac sand mining. (A draft of this book was originally prepared for the 2017 American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) Sand Mine Life Cycle Seminar held in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.) -
Hydrogeological Characterization of the Town of Lincoln, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
Report, maps, and GIS data cataloging the groundwater and hydrogeologic conditions in Kewaunee County's Town of Lincoln.-
Hydrogeological Characterization of the Town of Lincoln, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
2017
Report: report (33 p.), 8 maps (11 in x 17 in, 1:50,000 scale), and appendix (15 p.)
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Hydrogeological characterization of the Town of Lincoln, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin" [GIS data]
2017
GIS Data: Shapefiles, metadata
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Quaternary Geology of Calumet and Manitowoc Counties, Wisconsin
All of what is now Calumet and Manitowoc Counties was covered by ice during the last great glaciation, between 30,000 and 11,000 years ago. This bulletin explains the glacial history, interprets the deposits left behind, and portrays the distribution of the deposits on a map and cross sections. This report should be useful to planners and development...-
Quaternary Geology of Calumet and Manitowoc Counties, Wisconsin [GIS data]
2017
GIS Data: Shapefiles, metadata
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Quaternary Geology of Calumet and Manitowoc Counties, Wisconsin [plate 1]
2017
Plate: 35.5 in x 29 in, scale 1:100,000
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Geologic Cross Sections of Calumet and Manitowoc Counties, Wisconsin [plate 2]
2017
Plate: 36.67 in x 36.67 in, scale 1:100,000
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Wisconsin Groundwater-Level Monitoring Network Improvement
The Wisconsin Groundwater-Level Monitoring Network consists of 93 wells and 2 spring gaging stations. This report documents work performed on seven of the wells between August 1, 2016 and July 31, 2017, and appendices provide historical reference documents. -
Elemental Chemostratigraphy of the Cottage Grove Hole MP-18 Core: Implications for Litho- and Hydrostratigraphy in Southcentral Wisconsin
Part of a larger regional study of the Eau Claire Formation, the core, from Dane County, Wisconsin, was tested using a portable x-ray fluorescence (pXRF) elemental analyzer. The report presents the data set and discusses lithologic interpretations, subsurface lithostratigraphic correlations, and hydrostratigraphic frameworks. Includes photos of the core. -
Bayfield County [Wisconsin] Water-Table Map and Water Well Database
This report provides information about well construction, groundwater flow, and resulting implications for well susceptibility in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. The work follows an earlier groundwater study that focused on two agricultural areas within Bayfield County.-
Generalized Water-Table Elevation Map for Bayfield County, Wisconsin [GIS data]
2017
GIS Data: Shapefiles
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Generalized Water-Table Elevation Map for Bayfield County, Wisconsin [plate 1]
2017
Plate: 30 in x 40 in, scale 1:100,000
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Groundwater and Fractured Crystalline Bedrock in Wisconsin's National Forest
An exploratory borehole drilled into the fractured crystalline (granite) bedrock in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest provided a rare opportunity to investigate groundwater flow. This 2-page factsheet provides insights that can be applied to groundwater management in bedrock aquifers. -
A Groundwater Flow Model for the Little Plover River Basin in Wisconsin's Central Sands
The bulletin describes the state-of-the-art scientific tool that can be used to help make good decisions about high-capacity well placement and pumping, as well as land use in Wisconsin's Central Sands region. It can also be used to predict which wells and well locations would have the greatest impact on nearby lakes and streams. The user's manual...-
A Groundwater Flow Model for the Little Plover River Basin in Wisconsin’s Central Sands [appendices]
2017
Data: PDFs + Excel files
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2016 Year in Review
In 2016, Survey staff worked in 64 Wisconsin counties. We mapped geology, inventoried springs, and created groundwater models. We provide natural resource managers – land and water conservationists, county boards, and water utilities – with the information they need to protect and share their resources. This publication provides a summary of some of the...