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Water-Quality Indicators of Human Impacts to the Wetlands of Door County, Wisconsin
Door County, the narrow peninsula in eastern Wisconsin, is home to numerous wetlands, many of which are fed by groundwater. Poor-quality groundwater discharging to a wetland can alter the ecology of the wetland and harm native plant and animal communities. This report documents a one-year study of six wetlands. Researchers recorded water quality and... -
Geologic Map of the North Freedom 7.5-Minute Quadrangle, Sauk County, Wisconsin
The North Freedom quadrangle is located on the South Range of the Baraboo Hills in south-central Wisconsin. The Baraboo Hills are recognized for their ecologic and geologic significance, with superb exposure of Precambrian and Paleozoic rocks and Quaternary sediments. Mapping focused on the Precambrian section, building on past work by subdividing and...-
Geologic Map of the North Freedom 7.5-Minute Quadrangle, Sauk County, Wisconsin
2020
Map: Scale 1:24,000, 40 in x 37 in
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Data accompanying M506: Geologic Map of the North Freedom 7.5-Minute Quadrangle, Sauk County, Wisconsin
2020
GIS Data: Geodatabase, metadata
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Quaternary Geology of Oneida County, Wisconsin
Oneida County, in northern Wisconsin, is a mostly forested area dotted with lakes and wetlands. The watery landscape is a legacy of a time when glaciers flowed across the area. Geologists Attig and Rawling mapped the Quaternary geology of the county, documenting where the glaciers paused, the sediments that were deposited, and the landforms that were...-
Data Accompanying M507: Quaternary Geology of Oneida County, Wisconsin
2020
GIS Data: GeMS file geodatabase, metadata
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Assessing Groundwater Quality in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, and Characterizing the Timing and Variability of Enteric Pathogen Contamination within the Dolomite Aquifer in Northeastern Wisconsin
Documentation of two studies looking at the Silurian dolomite aquifer in northeastern Wisconsin. Researchers quantified the extent of contamination from coliform bacteria, E. coli, and nitrate in Kewaunee County’s private wells. They also examined how wastewater from septic systems and livestock manure interact with environmental conditions and geology... -
Assessing Seasonal Variations in Recharge and Water Quality in the Silurian Aquifer in Areas with Thicker Soil Cover
Documentation of variations in groundwater levels and selected water-quality parameters in four wells completed in the Silurian dolomite aquifer in northeast Wisconsin (Brown, Calumet, Kewaunee, and Manitowoc Counties).-
Assessing Seasonal Variations in Recharge and Water Quality in the Silurian Aquifer in Areas with Thicker Soil Cover
2019
Report: 38 p. + appendix (4 oversized pages)
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Methods and Best Practices for Surveying Springs in Wisconsin
Description of the field methods and data management procedures used to produce the Springs Inventory (see Bulletin 113). -
An Inventory of Springs in Wisconsin
Report, database, field protocol, photos, and site sketches documenting the multi-year project inventorying springs in Wisconsin with discharge rates of at least 0.25 cubic feet per second. -
Hydrogeologic Atlas of Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Analysis of the groundwater resources in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Includes report, five plates, and digital data.-
Data Accompanying TR005: Hydrogeologic Atlas of Bayfield County, Wisconsin
2019
GIS Data: Geodatabase, metadata
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Plate 1: Generalized Water-Table Elevation Map of Bayfield County, Wisconsin
2019
Plate: 29.5 in x 39.5 in, scale 1:100,000
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Plate 2: Depth to Water Table Map of Bayfield County, Wisconsin
2019
Plate: 29.5 in x 39.5 in, scale 1:100,000
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Plate 3: Depth to Bedrock Map of Bayfield County, Wisconsin
2019
Plate: 29.5 in x 39.5 in, scale 1:100,000
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Plate 4: Groundwater Recharge Map of Bayfield County, Wisconsin
2019
Plate: 29.5 in x 39.5 in, scale 1:100,000
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Plate 5: Groundwater Susceptibility Map of Bayfield County, Wisconsin
2019
Plate: 29.5 in x 39.5 in, scale 1:100,000
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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
2019
Report: 28 p. + 5 appendices
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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).-
Data accompanying M505: Bedrock Geology of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
2018
GIS Data: Shapefiles, grid files
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Plate 1. Bedrock Geology Map of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
2018
Plate: Scale 1:100,000, 35.75 in x 28.75 in
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Plate 2. Depth to Bedrock Map of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
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
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.-
MEDFORD -- Data Accompanying TR004-1: Characterization of Groundwater Resources in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin: Medford Unit
2018
GIS Data: Geodatabase, metadata
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MEDFORD -- Plates: Characterization of Groundwater Resources in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin: Medford Unit
2018
Map: 10 maps, 11 in x 17 in
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NICOLET -- Data Accompanying TR004-2: Characterization of Groundwater Resources in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin: Nicolet Unit
2018
GIS Data: Geodatabase, metadata
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NICOLET -- Plates: Characterization of Groundwater Resources in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin: Nicolet Unit
2018
Map: 20 maps (10 each, northern and southern Nicolet Unit), 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 Map
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.-
Plate 1: Preliminary Bedrock Geology of Southern Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
2018
Plate: 26 in x 30 in, scale 1:100,000
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Plate 2: Preliminary Bedrock Geology of Southern Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
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.)