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Geologic Maps

Search for geologic maps and publications
Types of geologic maps published by the Maine Geological Survey

Topographic Maps

The Maine Geological Survey sells U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps for Maine at scales of 1:24,000 (707 maps cover the state), 1:100,000 (35 maps cover the state), 1:250,000 (13 maps cover the state), and 1:500,000 (1 map covers the state). To order maps, go to our Maps, Publications, and Online Data site.
How to find which quadrangle covers an area.
Old Topographic Maps: Geological Tools and Records of History

Air Photos and Satellite Imagery

The Maine Geological Survey has two sets of U.S. Department of Agriculture aerial photographs covering Maine, a set at a scale of 1:20,000 from the 1960's and a set at a scale of 1:40,000 from the late 1970's. These photos are available for use at the Maine Geological Survey during office hours.
Aerial photographs of Maine - Views from the sky - Maine Geological Survey fact sheet

Wetlands Maps

The Maine Geological Survey sells National Wetlands Inventory Maps published by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Digital Elevation Models

Digital Elevation Models: Maine Geology in a New Light

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Last updated on December 8, 2009

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