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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. -
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. -
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... -
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... -
Bedrock Geology of Wisconsin Postcard
Postcard showing Wisconsin's complex bedrock geology. -
Minerals of Wisconsin Postcards (set of 4)
Set of 4 postcards featuring exquisite specimens of phenakite, galena, marcasite, and chalcocite. (To learn more about these and other minerals, visit our Minerals of Wisconsin database.)-
Minerals of Wisconsin Postcards (set of 4)
2015
Item: 4 in x 6 in, set of 4 cards (phenakite, galena, marcasite, chalcocite)
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Landscapes of Wisconsin Postcard
Postcard showing Wisconsin in shaded relief. Also available as a poster and page-size map. -
Wisconsin Rocks (set of 6 cards)
Trading cards profile five rocks (dolomite, granite, quartzite, shale, and sandstone) and one fossil (trilobite). Learn when and how the rocks formed, how the trilobite lived, plus a handful of interesting facts for each. -
Frac Sand in Wisconsin
The state's golden sands have inspired Wisconsin's version of a gold rush. This 2-page fact sheet shows where sandstone formations occur in Wisconsin, where frac sand is being mined and processed, why our sand is so popular, and how it's being used. -
US Geological Survey Topographic Maps
All-purpose maps that can be useful for a variety of activities such as landform identification, cross-section drawing, and determining elevations. Use the Index to Topographic Maps of Wisconsin to determine the names of the maps you need or visit the topoView to search online. -
Publications by Other Contributors
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Groundwater and Land Use in Water Cycle Poster - Placemat Size
Poster: 2 p., 16.75 in x 10.88 in
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Landscapes of Wisconsin
Shows the elevation of Wisconsin through the use of color and shaded relief. Includes explanatory text about the geologic history of the state and more detailed information about 12 of the most prominent features. Poster map scale 1:500,000. Size: 42 x 42 inches. -
Groundwater Contamination Susceptibility in Wisconsin
How susceptible are different areas of Wisconsin to groundwater contamination? This map gives a quick visual overview. It was created using type of bedrock, depth to bedrock, depth to water table, soil type, and surface deposits. -
Hydrographic Map of Black Oak Lake
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Hydrographic Map of Black Oak Lake
Map: 29.2 in x 22.6 in
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Bedrock Stratigraphic Units in Wisconsin
Chart showing the layers of rock (stratigraphy) present in Wisconsin, their geologic ages, and the associated rock units. The page-size version explains how to read and interpret this complex diagram. (The stratigraphic column is also available as a poster, see WOFR2006-06.) -
Wisconsin's Waters (calendar)
The Survey's annual poster calendar featuring Wisconsin scenery. The 2016 image showcases the Wisconsin River from the Ferry Bluff overlook.-
Wisconsin's Waters 2016 (Calendar)
2015
Poster: 22 in x 28 in, features Wisconsin River from Ferry Bluff overlook
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Mineral and Water Resources of Wisconsin
Report prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey in collaboration with the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey. Printed at the request of Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, U.S. Senate.