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New from the National Geographic, a handsome paperback atlas for campers, hikers, hunters, and others. Detailed topographic maps with shaded relief for the entire state show a complete road network and locations of recreational areas. Includes detailed lists of campgrounds, best recreational lakes, state and national parks, attractions, and more.
On sale while supplies last! Just $20.00 (plus shipping and handling), 11 x 15 inches, 112 p. [OC139] ORDER FORM |
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Most of us take for granted that our drinking water is safe. But 60 Wisconsin communities (with populations as high as 8,400) risk ongoing illness in children and the elderly from viruses and other pathogens in unsanitized water supply systems.
Municipal Drinking Water Safety, a new publication by the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey and the Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center, describes the link between illness and municipal drinking water supplies that are not disinfected.
$1.50 (plus shipping and handling), 8.5 x 11 inches, 4 p. [ES053]  PDF | ORDER FORM |
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This handsome set of trading cards contains information about five Wisconsin rocks (dolomite/limestone, granite, quartzite, sandstone, and shale) plus the state fossil (trilobite). Each 3.5 x 2.5-inch card identifies age, history, and interesting trivia. Sold as a set for $1.00 [ES054-set] or as a set with rocks (sorry, no fossil) for just $3.50 [Student Rock Kit, ES047]. PDF | ORDER FORM |
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In 2012, Chippewa County commissioned the WGNHS and the USGS to conduct a 5-year study of the groundwater resources in the western part of the county. This 4-page publication describes the study and the computer models being developed for it. [FS07] PDF |
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Almost all of Columbia County's water-supply needs are met by groundwater. By understanding the geology of the groundwater, county planners and developers can make informed land-use decisions to help protect this precious resource. The Survey prepared three groundwater maps for the county and explains here how they're used. more… |
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This year's calendar features the Upper Falls at Amnicon Falls State Park in northwestern Wisconsin. This placid image belies the series of violent events that led to the waterfall's creation. $7.50 (plus shipping and handling), 22 x 28-inch poster, rolled in tube. [ES042-2013] more… |
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See the dramatic changes to the UW–Madison campus and surrounding community across a span of 73 years. The State Cartographer's Office created this handsome poster by blending a modern color photograph from July 2, 2010 with a historic black-and-white photograph from July 6, 1937. It measures 30 x 20 inches and will be shipped in a tube for $10.00 (plus shipping and handling). [OC140] ORDER FORM |
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Recharge is water that moves from the land surface down into the groundwater. It's also the ultimate source of all groundwater. Hydrogeologists at the Survey developed a groundwater management tool to help guide land-use decisions in Dane County. This publication describes how the model was created and how the information might be put to use. more… |
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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 (as of October 2012), why our sand is so popular, and how it's being used. |
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The Ice Age National Scenic Trail meanders across the state through scenic glacial terrain dotted with lakes, steep hills, and long, narrow ridges. This beautiful new book gives an overview of Wisconsin's geology and details geological features along each segment of the trail and at each of the nine National Ice Age Scientific Reserve sites. more… |
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From shallow seas, glaciers, volcanoes, and mountains to missing dinosaurs, this poster brings Wisconsin's geologic past to life. Fourth graders (and older) will learn about our changing landscapes, the age of our rocks, and the kinds of rocks and fossils that are beneath our feet. more…
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For over 2 million years, glaciers pushed scoured parts of Wisconsin. But it is the most recent event, which began about 30,000 years ago, that is highly visible today. Glaciation of Wisconsin focuses on this most recent ice advance, telling the story primarily through maps and figures. more… |
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A map and short fact sheet describing the types of iron ore, a brief overview of iron mining in Wisconsin, and development opportunities. more… |
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This 180-page book marks the first update in over 20 years to the collection of formal definitions of Wisconsin's Pleistocene units. Contains over 100 color maps, photographs, and figures as well as an extensive list of references. Available as a free downloadable PDF or as a beautifully bound desk reference. more… |
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This newly released report traces the advances and retreats of glaciers through Sheboygan County in eastern Wisconsin. Includes a colorful geologic map of the county and cross sections showing what lies beneath the surface. more…
Available formats: print, PDF, digital data (GIS), and CD-ROM (contains digital data and PDFs) |
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This fact sheet (also available in two poster sizes) provides a handy list of Wisconsin's rock layers and a primer on reading the rock column. The page-size version was updated in 2011. more… |
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Our information circulars cover topics ranging from the geology and hydrogeology of a county to the mineral resources of the state. The complete collection is now available online. more… |
