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Serving the people of Minnesota by providing systematic geoscience information to support stewardship of water, land, and mineral resources.
Learn more about the MGSThe Minnesota Geological Survey at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities stands firmly against the systemic racism that has long afflicted our society and still causes immeasurable daily harm to Black People, Indigenous Peoples, and People of Color.
Who We Are
The Minnesota Geological Survey was established in 1872 by the State of Minnesota and is a research and service arm of the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota.
The MGS collaborates with universities, government agencies, industry, and local communities to study Minnesota's geology, create geological maps, and conduct research.
Phone:
612-626-2969
Email:
[email protected]
Office Address:
2609 W Territorial Rd, St. Paul, MN 55114
Office Hours:
Public office hours are every Thursday, 8am to 4pm or by appointment only. Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Recent Publications
ONLINE STORY MAP
Pipestone County Geologic Atlas Story Map
MAP
C-59, Geologic Atlas of Pipestone County, Minnesota
REPORT
MAP
Recent News

Print-On-Demand Atlases Now Available

Geologic Atlas of Pipestone County Published

New Director and Minnesota State Geologist
Events and Seminars
Spring 2025 MGS Seminars
Simon Bøtker-Rasmussen (I-GIS, Denmark)
"GeoScene 3D: Build 3D Models from Data with Ease"