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2010 CALENDAR is now available

2010 calendar featuring H.H. Bennett photos of the Wisconsin DellsNearly 150 years ago, local photographer H.H. Bennett fell in love with the Wisconsin Dells. His exquisitely detailed pictures are ranked among the best landscape photos of the period. This year's calendar features Witches' Gulch and rafters on the Wisconsin River. For just $5.00 (plus shipping and handling), you can own your own Bennett prints. We'll send you the 22 x 28-inch calendar rolled in a tube, or stop by Map Sales to purchase your copies. (CAL2010) View calendar | ORDER FORM

 

Landscapes of Wisconsin (poster)

landscapes of Wisconsin posterLandscapes of Wisconsin shows the elevation changes across the state using an artful combination of shaded relief and color (tans and browns represent high elevations). Map text describes the geologic history and provides information about 12 of the most prominent landscape features. The full-color map is 42 x 42 inches is just $10 (plus shipping and handling) and will be shipped rolled. Also available in smaller sizes. (MAP-SM40) More details | ORDER FORM

 

An artist's rendering of a pair of mastodons

Geologic tour of Dane County (booklet/map)

Dane County is a study in contrasts, from the rugged western third of the county to the rolling terrain smoothed by glaciers. Take a geologic tour of southcentral Wisconsin with Landscapes of Dane County, Wisconsin in your pocket. This beautifully illustrated booklet explains why the landscape is shaped the way it is and includes a color map to help you find specific geologic features. Just $8.00 (plus shipping and handling). (ES43) More details | ORDER FORM

More gift ideas

Fossils of Wisconsin, $7 (plus S&H), ES45
How and where fossils form, when they lived, how to collect them, and general localities where you might find fossils. Exquisite drawings will aid collectors in identifying finds.

Ice Age Geology of Devils Lake State Park, $4 (plus S&H), ES35
A handy guide book and geologic map to help you recognize the park's scenic landforms.

Lake Plants of Wisconsin, $15 (plus S&H), B096
Technical information and detailed drawings for more than 100 species of rare and common lake plants. 266 pages, 6- x 8-inches.

Roadside Geology of Wisconsin, $20 (plus S&H), OC45
This 346-page book describes the general geology of the area and offers 35 road guides. The perfect present for anyone traveling the state. We have a limited supply of autographed copies—order soon!

Rock set, $25 (plus S&H), ES46
Contains 15 important Wisconsin rocks and minerals plus a 20-page booklet.

TOPO! National Geographic USGS Topographic Maps, $99.95 (plus S&H), OC44
This 4-CD set of GPS-ready maps covers Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. Draw trip routes, calculate elevation profiles, add notes, then print the result or transfer it to your GPS unit.

Topomap wrapping paper, $1 (four sheets, each approx. 16.5" x 21.5"), MSC-WRAP

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Check our publications page for more gift ideas. Or give us a call or stop by, we'd be happy to help.

Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
3817 Mineral Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53705-5100
telephone 608/262.1705

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