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Welcome to the Vermont Geological Survey - Publications Catalog

9/6/2011: Paper copies of publications were lost due to flooding. We are working to post all publications on-line.

Bulletins

- A bulletin ("yellow book") consists of illustrated text with geologic maps and cross-sections. Map scale is 1:62,500 and most are in color.
(Published 1950-1984)
Digital (GIS) Data

- Download surficial and bedrock data published from 1995-2006 from VCGI.

- Download surficial and bedrock data published from 2004 - present as compressed geodatabase files through ANR.

Economic Geology Reports

- reports on the geology, geophysics and/or geochemistry of specific mines, deposits and areas.
(Published 1966-1972)

Environmental Geology Reports

- generalized and simplified versions of the surficial and bedrock geology, prepared for planning and other interests. Maps are in color and text is illustrated.
(Published 1971-1975)

Centennial Geologic Map of Vermont - 1961

 

Surficial Geologic Map of Vermont -1970

General Interest and Statewide
- general interest pamphlets cover topics such as gold, fossils, earthquakes, oil and gas, & rockhounding. Publications including statewide coverages of bedrock, surficial materials, sand and gravel resources, mineral resources, and radioactivity data. (Published 1961-2003)

Geology of State Parks

- illustrated booklets about the geology of some state parks and forests in Vermont. (Published 1956-1969)

Maps On Line

- images of more than 60 of our popular maps. Images are jpg or pdf files and may be viewed on line or saved to your computer. Higher resolution images are available through our office.

Open File Reports

- reports are preliminary and have not been reviewed for conformity with VGS editorial standards.
(Published 1961-2011)

Highway Construction Materials Maps from the Agency of Transportation Other Publications

- includes technical reports, manuscript maps, and a list of USGS publications covering areas in Vermont.
(Published 1989-2006)

Special Bulletins

- illustrated text with geologic maps and cross-sections about bedrock geology by town and quadrangle. Scale varies from 1:12,000 to 1:62,500 and most are black and white.
(Published 1968-1995)

Special Publications

- illustrated booklets covering topics of general interest such as fossils and mineral collecting. (Published 1962-1982)

State Geologist Reports

Studies in Vermont Geology

- geologic reports include such topics as rockfalls, surficial geology, sedimentation, and fault zone fabrics. (Published 1970-1988)

Topographic Maps - please order through the US Geological Survey Vermont Geological Society Publications (1974-present) Publications

Rock Kits are currently (12/1/2011) not available for sale. Please click here for an on-line virtual rock kit.

Reference List by Town

 

 

Generalized Geologic 
	Map of Vermont - 1970 - click for larger map image

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