@proceedings {269, title = {An update of geologic mapping in Massachusetts}, volume = {36}, year = {2004}, note = {Accession Number: 2005-048993; Conference Name: Geological Society of America, Northeastern Section, 38th annual meeting; Geological Society of America, Southeastern Section, 53rd annual meeting; Washington, DC, United States; Conference Date: 20040325; Language: English; Coden: GAAPBC; Collation: 1; Collation: 58; Publication Types: Abstract Only; Serial; Conference document; Updated Code: 200518; Monograph Title: Geological Society of America, Northeastern Section, 38th annual meeting; Geological Society of America, Southeastern Section, 53rd annual meeting; Monograph Author(s): Anonymous; Reviewed Item: Analytic}, month = {2004/03/01/}, pages = {58 - 58}, publisher = {Geological Society of America (GSA) : Boulder, CO, United States}, address = {United States}, abstract = {Despite the state{\textquoteright}s relatively high population density and decades of detailed study of the bedrock geology, only about half of the 7.5{\textquoteright} quadrangles in Massachusetts have been published as GQ series geologic maps. As the state{\textquoteright}s population continues to grow, the availability of basic geologic data becomes increasingly crucial for informed land-use and water-management decision making. Much of the published 1:24000 scale geologic mapping predates recent advances in the understanding of regional tectonics, and needs to be updated. The Office of the State Geologist has begun a geologic mapping program in Massachusetts to address these needs. Two mapping projects were conducted through the STATEMAP component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping program in 2003. These projects focused on 7.5{\textquoteright} quadrangles along the I-495 corridor, which is experiencing extensive population growth and development. The first project involved conversion of published 1:24,000-scale surficial geology to digital form for 10 quadrangles in southeastern Massachusetts. A semi-automated process was developed for this project that easily converts published paper geologic maps into vectorized, georeferenced datalayers. The second project involved 1:24000-scale geologic mapping of the Marlborough quadrangle in east-central Massachusetts. Products include traditional maps of bedrock and surficial geology as well as two new prototype products: a fracture characterization map and a surficial materials map. These projects mark the first time in Massachusetts{\textquoteright} history that quadrangle-scale geologic data will be available in digital form to consultants and stakeholders, thus greatly expediting and improving the use and analysis of all geologic data. In addition, the inclusion of fracture characterization and surficial materials maps adds substantially to the value of traditional geologic map products. The new maps provide supplemental data on the hydrologic characteristics of the bedrock and the vertical stacking of surficial deposits that previously was unavailable. STATEMAP projects in 2004 will continue to focus along the I-495 corridor, and will involve revision and new mapping in the Wilmington, Reading, South Groveland, Lawrence, Hudson, and Oxford quadrangles.}, keywords = {$\#$StaffPubs, data, data acquisition, data processing, digital data, Geologic maps 14, mapping, massachusetts, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, programs, publications, regional, review, STATEMAP, United States}, isbn = {00167592}, author = {Joseph P Kopera and Stephen B Mabee and Scott A Salamoff and Hildreth, Carol} } @article {24, title = {USGS Publications Warehouse}, publisher = {United States Geological Survey}, url = {http://infotrek.er.usgs.gov/pubs/} } @Map {324, title = {USGS Surficial Geologic Map Compilations (OFR 2006-1260)}, abstract = {Since 2006, the USGS has been releasing compilations of updated surficial geology compilations for Massachusetts under OFR2006-1260 (http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1260/). Older, more detailed surficial geologic maps (GQs, etc...) for Massachusetts can be downloaded from the National Geologic Map Database (http://ngmdb.usgs.gov) and the USGS Publications Warehouse (http://pubs.usgs.gov) Compilation areas published under OFR2006-1260 are: See the links below for the USGS websites for each product. If you{\textquoteright}re looking for an older, more detailed surficial geologic map of a particular quadrangle, we recommend using the National Geologic Map Database (http://ngmdb.usgs.gov) and the USGS Publications Warehouse (http://pubs.usgs.gov). We also recommend MassDEP{\textquoteright}s Hydrogeologic Information Matrix for finding the most recent USGS publications for a given town in Massachusetts (http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dep/water/compliance/hydromat.pdf}, keywords = {$\#$MGSPub, $\#$SurficialMaps, surficial geology, USGS}, url = {http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1260} } @online {313, title = { U-Mass Geoscience Contribution Series}, year = {1978}, publisher = {Dept. of Geosciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst}, abstract = {For several decades the Department of Geology and Geography at UMass Amherst published student theses, fieldtrip guidebooks, etc..., as affordable bound paper volumes. These publications represent some of the only geologic maps and data available for many parts of the Commonwealth. This links to a list of these publications, now available via PDF, maintained by the Dept. of Geosciences at U-Mass Amherst. For paper copies, please contact the department office. }, keywords = {$\#$BedrockMap, $\#$BedrockMaps, $\#$ConnecticutValley, $\#$Fieldtrips, $\#$UMGeoPubs}, url = {http://www.geo.umass.edu/research/list.html} } @online {138, title = {The U-Mass Geosciences publication series}, publisher = {U-Mass Amherst Dept. of Geosciences}, abstract = {A series of publications on Massachusetts geology based on Master{\textquoteright}s and PhD theses by U-Mass students from the 1960s-1990s. These are a valuable resource and the only geologic data for many areas. ***Note: This list needs to be re-built in the biblio database and have its own page off of MGS website{\textendash} it{\textquoteright}s no longer online.}, keywords = {$\#$BedrockMaps, $\#$LegacyPublications, $\#$MapsDataPublications, BEDROCK, GEOLOGY, maps, massachusetts, theses, U- Mass}, url = {http://www.geo.umass.edu/dept_info/contrib_series/list.html} } @online {148, title = {UNH Historic Map Library for New England}, publisher = {UNH Library}, abstract = {Historic topographic maps of New England states going back to the 1800s.}, keywords = {$\#$LegacyPublications, $\#$MapsDataPublications, $\#$Topo, 1800s, 1:24000, 1:31680, 7.5, historic, quadrangles, surveyed, topographic, topographic maps, topography}, url = {http://docs.unh.edu/nhtopos/nhtopos.htm} } @online {177, title = {USGS Educational Resources}, publisher = {USGS}, abstract = {Highlights USGS geologic information helpful for the public, educators, students, scientists, businesses, and government agencies}, keywords = {$\#$EducationalResources, $\#$SubjectResources, classroom, curricula, earth science, education, K-12, lesson plans, schools, standards, teacher resources, teaching}, url = {http://education.usgs.gov/} } @online {145, title = {USGS Groundwater Watch}, publisher = {USGS}, abstract = {The USGS has a distributed water database that is locally managed. Surface water, groundwater, and water quality data are compiled from these local, distributed databases into a national information system. The groundwater database contains records from about 850,000 wells that have been compiled during the course of groundwater hydrology studies over the past 100 years. Information from these wells is served via the Internet through NWISWeb, the National Water Information System Web Interface. NWISWeb provides all USGS groundwater data that are approved for public release. This large number of sites is excellent for some uses, but complicates retrievals when the user is interested in specific networks, or wells in an active water- level measurement program. These "groundwater watch" web pages group related wells and data from these active well networks, and provide basic statistics about the water-level data collected by USGS water science centers for Cooperative Programs, for Federal Programs, and from data supplied to us by our customers through cooperative agreements.}, keywords = {$\#$EducationalResources, $\#$Hydro, $\#$MapsDataPublications, $\#$NaturalHazards, $\#$Water, active, aquifer, drought, flood, flow, groundwater, historic, level, rivers, static water level, stream gauges, streamflow, streams, surface water, water, water quality}, url = {http://groundwaterwatch.usgs.gov/} } @online {170, title = {The USGS Landslide Handbook{\textendash} A Guide to Understanding Landslides}, publisher = {USGS}, keywords = {$\#$EducationalResources, $\#$Landslides, $\#$NaturalHazards, $\#$SubjectResources, classroom, curricula, earth science, education, K-12, landslides, lesson plans, natural hazards, schools, standards, teacher resources, teaching}, url = {http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1325/} } @online {128, title = {USGS Publications Warehouse}, publisher = {USGS}, abstract = {Search here second for any and all geologic data for the Commonwealth before searching the links below.}, keywords = {$\#$MapDatabase, $\#$MapsDataPublications, catalog, data, database, GEOLOGIC MAP, index, maps}, url = {http://infotrek.er.usgs.gov/pubs/} } @online {353, title = {USGS Topoview}, year = {2014}, publisher = {United States Geological Survey}, abstract = {An MGS favorite: Contemporary to historic topographic maps. TopoView highlights one of the USGS{\textquoteright}s most important and useful products, the topographic map. In 1879, the USGS began to map the Nation{\textquoteright}s topography. This mapping was done at different levels of detail, in order to support various land use and other purposes. As the years passed, the USGS produced new map versions of each area. The most current maps are available from The National Map. TopoView shows the many and varied older maps of each area, and so is useful for historical purposes{\textemdash}for example, the names of some natural and cultural features have changed over time, and the {\textquoteright}old{\textquoteright} names can be found on these historical topographic maps. }, keywords = {$\#$MapsDataPublications, $\#$Topo, topographic maps, USGS}, url = {http://ngmdb.usgs.gov/maps/TopoView/} } @online {42, title = {USGS Water Resources of Massachusetts and Rhode Island}, keywords = {massachusetts, natural hazards, Rhode Island, water resources}, url = {http://ma.water.usgs.gov/} } @online {144, title = {USGS Water Resources of Massachusetts and Rhode Island}, publisher = {USGS}, abstract = {This is your direct link to water-resource information on Massachusetts{\textquoteright}s rivers and streams, ground water, water quality, and biology. Provides links to real time and historic streamflow, groundwater, drought, water quality, and precipitation data.}, keywords = {$\#$EducationalResources, $\#$Hydro, $\#$MapsDataPublications, $\#$NaturalHazards, $\#$Water, aquifer, drought, flood, flooding, flow, groundwater, historic, level, rivers, static water level, stream gauges, streamflow, streams, surface water, water, water quality}, url = {http://ma.water.usgs.gov/} }