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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....-
GIS Data for the Quaternary Geology of Wisconsin [dataset 1]
2025
GIS Data: GeMS file geodatabase, GeoPackage, shapefiles, metadata
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Bedrock Geology of Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Located in southeast Wisconsin, Jefferson County is almost entirely blanketed by sediments that were delivered or shaped by the ice sheet that covered this area during the last ice age. New mapping interprets the distribution of the bedrock surface that is buried beneath those glacial sediments as interpreted by three drill cores, over 13,000 well...-
GIS Data for the Bedrock Geology of Jefferson County, Wisconsin [dataset 1]
2024
GIS Data: GeMS file geodatabase, geopackage, shapefiles, metadata
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Bedrock Elevation Raster for the Bedrock Geology of Jefferson County, Wisconsin [dataset 2]
2024
GIS Data: File geodatabase, metadata
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Geochemical Data for the Bedrock Geology of Jefferson County, Wisconsin [dataset 3]
2024
Data: Excel spreadsheet
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Geologic Map of the Highland West and Highland East 7.5-Minute Quadrangles, Grant and Iowa Counties, Wisconsin
The geologic map of the Highland West and Highland East 7.5-minute quadrangles includes 1:24,000-scale mapping of both surficial and bedrock geology. Highland was a long-lived and important sub-district of the Upper Mississippi lead-zinc mining area in the 19th and 20th centuries. Recent and renewed interest in the presence and distrubution of critical...-
Geologic Map of the Highland West and Highland East 7.5-Minute Quadrangles, Grant and Iowa Counties, Wisconsin
2024
Map: 46 in x 36 in, scale 1:24,000
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GIS Data for the Geologic Map of the Highland West and Highland East 7.5-Minute Quadrangles, Grant and Iowa Counties, Wisconsin [dataset 1]
2024
GIS Data: GeMS file geodatabase, shapefiles, metadata
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Quaternary Geology of Waupaca County, Wisconsin
The Quaternary geologic map of Waupaca County, Wisconsin, provides details about the surficial sediment and landscapes that were formed underneath and adjacent to the Laurentide Ice Sheet during the late Wisconsin Glaciation (ca. 20,000 years before present). These landscapes include lowlands underlain by glacial and postglacial lake sediment, uplands...-
Geologic Log Data for Quaternary Geology of Waupaca County, Wisconsin [dataset 1]
2023
Data: Excel spreadsheet
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GIS Data for Quaternary Geology of Waupaca County, Wisconsin [dataset 2]
2023
GIS Data: GeMS file geodatabase, shapefiles, geopackage, metadata
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Bedrock Geology of Dodge County, Wisconsin
Dodge County lies in southeast Wisconsin, an area almost entirely covered by glacial deposits. This map interprets the distribution of the buried bedrock units across the county. Geologist Esther Stewart’s refinement of the bedrock elevation contours may help land-use planners identify areas most susceptible to groundwater contamination from applications...-
Supporting Data for the Bedrock Geology of Dodge County, Wisconsin
2021
Data: Tabular data files (Excel)
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GIS Data for the Bedrock Geology of Dodge County, Wisconsin [dataset 2]
2021
GIS Data: GeMS file geodatabase, shapefiles, GeoPackage, and metadata
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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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GIS Data for the Geologic Map of the North Freedom 7.5-Minute Quadrangle, Sauk County, Wisconsin (version 2) [dataset 1]
2020
GIS Data: GeMS file geodatabase, shapefiles, and metadata. Supersedes previous file geodatabase format (DI version 1)
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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...-
Quaternary Geology of Oneida County, Wisconsin (version 2) [GIS data]
2020
GIS Data: GeMS Level 3 file geodatabase and metadata. Supersedes previous GeMS Level 1 format (DI version 1).
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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).-
GIS Data for the Bedrock Geology of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin (version 2) [dataset 1]
2018
GIS Data: GeMS file geodatabase, shapefiles, and metadata. Supersedes previous shapefile format (DI version 1)
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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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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. -
Industrial Sand Potential in Wisconsin: Sandstone at or near the Surface
Shows where sandstone can be found within 100 ft (30 m) of the surface.-
Industrial Sand Potential in Wisconsin: Sandstone at or Near the Surface
2013
Map: 21 in x 22.5 in, scale 1:1,000,000
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Wisconsin's Geologic Past
At different times in the past three billion years, mountains and volcanoes stood tall in Wisconsin, shallow seas covered much of the state, and glaciers plowed across the landscape. This educational poster vividly brings our past to life. Ideal for classrooms. Size: 27 x 39 inches. -
Glacial Landforms of the Southern Green Bay Lobe, Southeastern Wisconsin
Shows the features (such as drumlins, moraines, and eskers) created by the southern Green Bay Lobe of the Laurentide Ice Sheet in southeastern Wisconsin.-
Glacial Landforms of the Southern Green Bay Lobe, Southeastern Wisconsin
2003
Map: 35 in x 30 in, scale 1:250,000
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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 Quality Investigation Maps of Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Includes Plate 1: Nitrate as Nitrogen in mg/L. Plate 2: Chloride in mg/L. Plate 3: Laboratory Measurement of Alkalinity in mg/L. Plate 4: Total Hardness in mg/L. Plate 5: Laboratory Measurement of Electrical Conductivity in μmhos/cm. Plate 6: Ferrous Iron in mg/L.
Publications Catalog
Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
