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MSU Earth Sciences Cartography Products
Geological Map of Montana

By Robert L. Taylor and Joseph M. Ashley
with
R. A. Chadwick, S. G. Custer, D. R. Lageson, W. W. Locke, D. W. Mogk, and J. G. Schmitt

Cartographic Assistance: Jay B. Erickson

Geological Map of Yellowstone National Park

By Robert L. Taylor, Joseph M. Ashley, William W. Locke, Wayne L. Hamilton, and Jay B. Erickson

Geological Map of Montana

This map (18" x 24", folded) is an updated, simplified, reduced version of the 1955 Geological Map of Montana. Intended for student laboratory and classroom use, this map is the perfect automobile companion map for the interested layperson. One side includes the state Geological Map at a scale of about 1:2,000,000, the legend of mapable formations and groups and a Geologic Time Scale. The reverse shows a Tectonic Map emphasizing basement rock, volcanic rock and named structures; a map of Late Quaternary Glaciation showing ice sheets, ice caps, major mountain glaciers, and ice-dammed lakes; and a Physiographic Diagram showing named mountain Ranges and major rivers.

This map is available for $10.00 per copy. Shipping is $1.00 for 1-5 copies, $2.00 for 6-10 copies, and so on. International shipping at cost. Please contact the MSU Department of Earth Sciences for availability. Bulk and educational discounts also available.


Sample cartography showing the geology of the Gallatin Valley, Paradise Valley, northern Absaroka Range, northern Yellowstone Park, and Hebgen Lake area.

Geological Map of Yellowstone National Park

This map (23" x 36", folded) includes updated, simplified, reduced versions of the USGS 1972 Geological Map and Surficial Geologic Map of Yellowstone National Park. This map was intended for general use by the interested layperson, but serves well for student field trips and other educational activities. One side includes the Geological Map at a scale of about 1:250,000, the legend of mapable formations and groups, a Geologic Time Scale, a Tectonic Map emphasizing basement rock, volcanic rock and named structures and schematic diagrams of caldera formation and eruptive volumes. The reverse shows the Surficial Geology, a satellite image, and several photographs of outstanding features. Explanatory text accompanies all maps and diagrams.

This map is available for $10.00 per copy. Shipping is $1.00 for 1-5 copies, $2.00 for 6-10 copies, and so on. International shipping at cost. Please contact the MSU Department of Earth Sciences for availability. Bulk and educational discounts also available.


Sample cartography showing the road (red), rhyolite flows and tuffs, alluvium, hot spring deposits and faulting near Shoshone Lake, SE of Old Faithful.

Also available in Japanese!

View Text-only Version Text-only Updated: 04/04/08
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