Publications - WGNHS

Quaternary Geology of Wisconsin

This 1:500,000 scale map of Wisconsin depicts sediment deposited by glaciers, streams, wind, and other processes during the Quaternary Period (2.58 million years ago to present). The map was made by compiling detailed Quaternary mapping and lithostratigraphic studies previously conducted by the WGNHS to generate consistent statewide Quaternary map units....
- M512
  
  Quaternary Geology of Wisconsin
  
  Rawling, J.E., III; Carson, E.C.; Attig, J.W.; Mickelson, D.M.; Mode, W.N.; Johnson, M.D.; Syverson, K.M.;
  
  2025
  
  Map: 45.5 in x 42 in, scale 1:500,000
- ZIP M512-dataset01
  
  GIS Data for the Quaternary Geology of Wisconsin [dataset 1]
  
  Rawling, J.E., III; Carson, E.C.; Attig, J.W.; Mickelson, D.M.; Mode, W.N.; Johnson, M.D.; Syverson, K.M.;
  
  2025
  
  GIS Data: GeMS file geodatabase, GeoPackage, shapefiles, metadata
Laurentide Ice Sheet: Ice-Margin Positions in Wisconsin

Series of 43 page-size maps showing the chronology of the last glaciation's advances and retreats across Wisconsin. Includes a brief discussion about how the maps were made, how lake positions were determined, as well as a list of selected references.
- ES056
  
  Laurentide Ice Sheet: Ice-Margin Positions in Wisconsin (2nd edition)
  
  Mickelson, D.M.; Attig, J.W.;
  
  2017
  
  Report: 46 p.
Lexicon of Pleistocene Stratigraphic Units of Wisconsin

This 180-page book marks the first update in over 20 years to the collection of formal definitions of Wisconsin's Pleistocene units. Contains over 100 color maps, photographs, and figures as well as an extensive list of references.
- TR001
  
  Lexicon of Pleistocene Stratigraphic Units of Wisconsin
  
  Acomb, L.; Attig, J.W.; Baker, R.W.; Brownell, J.; Clayton, Lee; Fricke, C.; Frolking, T.A.; Frye, J.C.; Hemstad, C.; Jacobs, P.M.; Johnson, M.D.; Knox, J.C.; Leigh, D.S.; Mason, J.A.; McCartney, M.C.; Mickelson, D.M.; Mode, W.N.; Muldoon, M.A.; Need, E.A.; Schneider, A.F.; Simpkins, W.W.; Socha, B.J.; Syverson, K.M.; Willman, H.B.;
  
  2011
  
  Report: 180 p.
Geology of Wisconsin - Outcrop Descriptions

These descriptions illustrate various geologic formations, features, and characteristics. Individual descriptions are one to ten pages long, and include a map with specific location, a description of geologic features, and a discussion of the geologic significance.
- OUT-AD01
  
  Adams County: Upper Wisconsin Dells (T14N R6E Sec28)
  
  Attig, J.W.; Clayton, Lee;
- OUT-AD02
  
  Adams County: Friendship Mound (T17N R6E Sec5)
  
  Ostrom, M.E.;
- OUT-AD03
  
  Adams County: Hamilton Mound (T20N R6E Sec36)
  
  Brown, B.A.; Greenberg, J.K.;
- OUT-ALLCD
  
  Geology of Wisconsin - Outcrop Descriptions
  
  Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey;
  
  1978
  
  Report: 406 p.
- OUT-AS01
  
  Ashland County: Mt. Whittelsey (T44N R2W Sec9A)
  
  LaBerge, G.L.;
- OUT-AS02
  
  Ashland County: Mellen Gabbro (T45N R2W Sec30)
  
  LaBerge, G.L.;
- OUT-AS03
  
  Ashland County: Mellen Granite (T45N R2W Sec31)
  
  LaBerge, G.L.;
- OUT-AS04
  
  Ashland County: White River (T46N R4W Sec6)
  
  Ostrom, M.E.;
- OUT-BA01
  
  Bayfield County: South Fish Creek (T47N R5W Sec20)
  
  Ostrom, M.E.;
- OUT-BA02
  
  Bayfield County: Grand View Quarry--Bad River Dolomite (T44N R5W Sec22)
  
  LaBerge, G.L.;
  
  1978
  
  Report: 3 p.
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Pleistocene Stratigraphic Units of Wisconsin, 1984-87
- IC62
  
  Pleistocene Stratigraphic Units of Wisconsin, 1984-87
  
  Attig, J.W.; Baker, R.W.; Brownell, J.; Clayton, Lee; Johnson, M.D.; Muldoon, M.A.;
  
  1988
  
  Report: 61 p.
Geoscience Wisconsin Volume 18

History of Wisconsin Geologists
- GS18
  
  Geoscience Wisconsin, Volume 18: History of Wisconsin Geologists
  
  2001
  
  Journal: 93 p.
- GS18-a01
  
  Increase Allen Lapham: Wisconsin's First Geologist
  
  Hayes, P.G.;
  
  2001
  
  Journal Article: p. 1-6
- GS18-a02
  
  The Reefs That Made Milwaukee Famous
  
  Mikulic, D.G.;
  
  2001
  
  Journal Article: p. 7
- GS18-a03
  
  Chamberlin, Salisbury, and Collie: A Tale of Three Beloit College Geologists
  
  Schneider, A.F.;
  
  2001
  
  Journal Article: p. 9-20
- GS18-a04
  
  Wisconsin Agricultural Geologists: Ahead of Their Time
  
  Tandarich, J.P.;
  
  2001
  
  Journal Article: p. 21-26
- GS18-a05
  
  The Remarkable Legacy of the Wisconsin School of Precambrian Geology
  
  Dott, R.H., Jr.;
  
  2001
  
  Journal Article: p. 27-40
- GS18-a06
  
  Becoming a Geologist: Florence Bascom in Wisconsin, 1874-1887
  
  Arnold, L.B.;
  
  2001
  
  Journal Article: p. 41
- GS18-a07
  
  Sequence Stratigraphy at the Turn of the Century: E.O. Ulrich's Ozarkian System in Wisconsin
  
  Byers, C.W.;
  
  2001
  
  Journal Article: p. 43-47
- GS18-a08
  
  Frederick William Sardeson
  
  Weiss, M.P.;
  
  2001
  
  Journal Article: p. 49-62
- GS18-a09
  
  Fredrik Turville Thwaites
  
  Clayton, Lee; Attig, J.W.;
  
  2001
  
  Journal Article: p. 63-73
- 1 more...
Glaciation of Wisconsin

Brief technical description of Wisconsin’s geologic history, glacial phases and lobes, and correlation and distribution of Pleistocene units. Heavily illustrated.
- ES036-2011
  
  Glaciation of Wisconsin (4th edition)
  
  Attig, J.W.; Bricknell, M.; Carson, E.C.; Clayton, Lee; Johnson, M.D.; Mickelson, D.M.; Syverson, K.M.;
  
  1991
  
  Report: 4 p.

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