%0 Book %B U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper %D 1988 %T The bedrock geology of Massachusetts %A Hatch, Norman L %A Goldsmith, Richard %A Robinson, P %A Stanley, Rolfe S %A Wones, David R %A Zartman, Robert E %A Marvin, Richard F %K #MassGeology %K #MassGeologyMap %K #StateGeologicMap %K bedrock map %K GEOLOGIC MAP %K Goldsmith %K Hatch %K Hatch 1991 %K State Geologic Map %K Zen %K Zen 1983 %X USGS Professional Paper 1366 A-D & E-J: Books accompanying the 1983 State Bedrock Geologic Map, edited by Norman L. Hatch. Paper copies can be ordered via the USGS store (http://store.usgs.gov) using the USGS product numbers above or by clicking the links below. %B U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper %I United States Geological Survey %C Reston, VA %V 1366 %G eng %6 2 %0 Map %D 1983 %T Bedrock Geologic Map of Massachusetts %A Zen, E-an %A Goldsmith, Richard %A Ratcliffe, Nicholas M %A Robinson, P %A Stanley, Rolfe S %A Hatch, Norman L %A Shride, Andrew F %A Weed, Elaine G A %A Wones, David R %K #MassGeology %K #MassGeologyMap %K #StateGeologicMap %K bedrock geology %K eastern MA %K GEOLOGIC MAP %K GEOLOGY %K map %K massachusetts %K western MA %X

(Zen et al., 1983) The 1:250,000 scale Bedrock Geologic Map of Massachusetts, published by the USGS in 1983, shows the distribution of the different rock units, faults, and other features that make up the bedrock of Massachusetts. It was compiled from published 1:24,000-scale maps., unpublished data, and field reconnaissance by the authors. Many areas of the state, however, have yet to be mapped thoroughly at 1:24,000 scale. A paper version can be ordered from the USGS Store (http://store.usgs.gov/) by searching for Product Number: 32370 or by clicking the links below. A two-volume text, The Bedrock Geology of Massachusetts, published in 1991, accompanies the map. The publication is catalogued as U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1366 A-D (western Mass.) and 1366 E-J (eastern Mass.)

 

A variety of ways to download the map and text are listed in "Other Links" below.

%B USGS Unnumbered Series %I United States Geological Survey %G eng %U http://ngmdb.usgs.gov/Prodesc/proddesc_16357.htm %M USGS Store Product Number 32370 %L USGS Alternate ID GSG0021-1T %2

1:250,000

%0 Map %D 2007 %T Preliminary bedrock geologic Map of the Milford quadrangle %A Joseph P Kopera %A Shaw, C.E. %A Fernandez, M. %K #BedrockMaps %K #FractureMaps %K #MGSPub %K acadian %K alaskite %K alleghenian %K amphibolite %K antiform %K Ashland %K avalon %K bedrock map %K blackstone %K fracture %K GEOLOGIC MAP %K gneiss %K granite %K Holliston %K hopedale quartzite %K Hopkinton %K ironstone diorite %K joints %K l-tectonite %K Mendon %K MGS Publication %K Milford %K neoproterozoic %K Northbridge %K proterozoic %K quarries %K quartzite %K Upton %K Westborough %X

Fracture Characterization Map is included as sheets 2 and 3. Water Resources data included as sheet 4.

GIS and metadata forthcoming

%B Open-File Report %7 OFR-07-01 %I Massachusetts Geological Survey %G eng %2

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%0 Map %D 2008 %T Preliminary bedrock geologic map of the Orange 7.5' quadrangle, Massachusetts (including portions of the Millers Falls and Athol 7.5' quadrangles) %A Robinson, P. %A Fernandez, M. %K #BedrockMaps %K #MGSPub %K AMMONOOSUC %K Athol %K ATHOL FAULT %K BEARS DEN FAULT %K BEDROCK %K BRONSON HILL %K ERVING %K GEOLOGIC MAP %K GEOLOGY %K LITTLETON %K map %K METAMORPHIC %K MGS Publication %K New Salem %K Orange %K PELHAM DOME %K Petersham %K Shutesbury %K Warwick %K Wendell %X The culmination of over 50 years of mapping and geologic investigation by U-Mass professor Peter Robinson and his students, this map details the structure and stratigraphy of the Oliverean gneiss domes and the continuation of the Bronson Hill sequence south into central Massachusetts. %B Open File Report %7 OFR08-04 %I Massachusetts Geological Survey %C Amherst, MA %G eng %2

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%0 Map %D 2008 %T Preliminary bedrock Geology of the Northern Portion of the Blackstone quadrangle, Massachusetts %A Joseph P Kopera %A Shaw, C.J. %K #BedrockMaps %K #MGSPub %K acadian %K alleghenian %K avalon %K bedrock map %K Bellingham %K blackstone %K GEOLOGIC MAP %K gneiss %K granite %K hopedale quartzite %K ironstone diorite %K Mendon %K MGS Publication %K Milford %K Millville %K neoproterozoic %K Northbridge %K proterozoic %K quarries %K Upton %K Uxbridge %X

This map is an interim progress report of mapping currently underway.

%B Open-File Report %7 OFR-08-03 %I Massachusetts Geological Survey %G eng %U http://www.geo.umass.edu/stategeologist/ %2

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%0 Generic %D 0 %T The Massachusetts DEP Hydrogeologic Information Matrix %K #BedrockMaps %K #Hydro %K #MapDatabase %K #MapsDataPublications %K #QuadIndex %K #SurficialMaps %K aquifer %K catalog %K data %K database %K GEOLOGIC MAP %K ground source heat pumps %K groundwater %K hydrogeology %K index %K maps %K quadrangles %K water resources %X An index of all USGS geologic maps and hydrogeologic publications for Massachusetts, cross-referenced and indexed by town and 7.5' quadrangle. This is an extremely valuable resource for finding geologic data for a given site. %I MassDEP %G eng %U http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dep/water/compliance/hydromat.pdf %0 Generic %D %T National Geologic Map Database %K #MapDatabase %K #MapsDataPublications %K catalog %K data %K database %K GEOLOGIC MAP %K index %K maps %X Search here first for any and all geologic map data for the Commonwealth before searching the links below. %I USGS %G eng %U http://ngmdb.usgs.gov/ %0 Generic %D %T Reading Maps with a Critical Eye: Becoming an Informed Map Reader %K #MapsDataPublications %K #UsingGeologicMaps %K catalog %K data %K database %K GEOLOGIC MAP %K how to %K index %K maps %K using geologic maps %X New to using geologic maps? This is a great guide to learning how to read and get the most out of geologic maps %I Maine Geological Survey %G eng %U http://www.maine.gov/doc/nrimc/mgs/mapuse/informed/informed.htm %0 Generic %D %T Tapestry of Time and Terrain %K #EducationalResources %K #SubjectResources %K classroom %K curricula %K earth science %K education %K GEOLOGIC MAP %K geologic time %K GEOLOGY %K K-12 %K lesson plans %K North America %K schools %K standards %K teacher resources %K teaching %K U.S. %X Unites the geology and topography of the United States. Includes descriptions of major geologic and topographic features and an explanation of the geologic time periods %I USGS %G eng %U http://tapestry.usgs.gov/Default.html %0 Generic %D %T USGS Publications Warehouse %K #MapDatabase %K #MapsDataPublications %K catalog %K data %K database %K GEOLOGIC MAP %K index %K maps %X Search here second for any and all geologic data for the Commonwealth before searching the links below. %I USGS %G eng %U http://infotrek.er.usgs.gov/pubs/ %0 Generic %D 0 %T What 7.5' quadrangle am I in?: A PDF of a paper map %K #MapsDataPublications %K #QuadIndex %K catalog %K data %K database %K GEOLOGIC MAP %K index %K maps %K quadrangles %K what town %X

Download a PDF map showing which towns are in which 7.5' quadrangles.

%I MassGIS %G eng %U http://www.geo.umass.edu/stategeologist/Quads_Towns_WS7_34x44.pdf %0 Generic %D 0 %T What 7.5' quadrangle am I in?: KMZ of 7.5" quadrangles for use in Google Earth %K #MapsDataPublications %K #QuadIndex %K catalog %K data %K database %K GEOLOGIC MAP %K index %K maps %K quadrangles %K what town %X

A Google Earth KMZ file showing the locations of 7.5' quadrangles in Massachusetts

%I MGS %G eng %U http://www.geo.umass.edu/stategeologist/QuadTownsWatersheds.kmz