-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Release of the Bedrock Geologic Map of Ohio Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 08:22:15 -0400 From: Linda Zellmer To: maps-l > *NEW MAP OF OHIOS BEDROCK GEOLOGY NOW AVAILABLE > * > > /First updated map of Ohios bedrock geology since 1920 > / > > The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological > Survey is pleased to announce that the new 1:500,000-scale/ Bedrock > Geologic Map of Ohio/ is now available. The map shows the distribution > of 46 bedrock formations or combinations of formations occurring at > the surface or immediately beneath the surficial deposits (mostly > glacial) that commonly conceal much of the bedrock in Ohio. The > accompanying text explains not only the characteristics and > distribution of the states various bedrock formations, but also > details the many economic mineral commodities, environmental > characteristics, and geological hazards associated with the bedrock > units. The map legend describes the geologic formations and shows > their geologic age. A statewide geologic cross section provides a > three-dimensional perspective of the geologic framework of Ohio. > Copies of the/ Bedrock Geologic Map of Ohio/ are available for $15 > each, plus shipping and handling costs depending on quantity. A photo > and description of the map, together with ordering instructions, are > attached. > > */Mac Swinford/* > Geologist and Supervisor > Geologic Mapping & Industrial Minerals Group > ODNR, Division of Geological Survey > 2045 Morse Road, Bld - C2 > Columbus, OH 43229-6693 > 614-265-6473 > FAX 614-447-1918 > E-mail: [log in to unmask] > website: http://www.ohiodnr.com/geosurvey/default.htm >