News

A geologist is canoeing across a lake to survey bedrock outcrops in Cook County, Minnesota.
New Publication Alert

Geologic Atlas of Cook County Published

Posted

The Geologic Atlas of Cook County, Minnesota was recently published by the Minnesota Geological Survey.

Cover page of the Information Circular 48 publication showing the title and MGS/UMN branding.
New Publication Alert

Information Circular 48: Updated Nitrate Guidance for Minnesota

Posted

Newly published Information Circular 48 provides updated nitrate guidance for Minnesota based on a wealth of studies, investigations, reports, and Minnesota-specific water-quality data.

A geologist examining a bedrock outcrop in the foreground with a farm field and blue skies in the background.
New Publication Alert

Geologic Atlas of Yellow Medicine County Published

Posted

The Geologic Atlas of Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota was recently published by the Minnesota Geological Survey, including map plates and GIS datasets.

Drill cuttings sample of poorly sorted sandstone from a Coon Valley Member deposit in Washington County, Minnesota.
General Notice

MGS Guidance on the Coon Valley Member

Posted

New guidance available from the MGS on recognizing the Coon Valley Member and differentiating it from the Jordan Sandstone.

Small thumbnails of all of the map plates associated with the Pipestone County Geologic Atlas.

Print-On-Demand Atlases Now Available

Posted

The MGS has started a partnership with OceanGrafix to provide print-on-demand County Geologic Atlases. Only the latest CGA, C-59 Pipestone Atlas, is currently available.

Rock hammer (for scale) sitting on a wave-rippled surface of an outcrop of pinkish-red Sioux Quartzite in Pipestone County, Minnesota.
New Publication Alert

Geologic Atlas of Pipestone County Published

Posted

The Geologic Atlas of Pipestone County, Minnesota was recently published by the Minnesota Geological Survey, including map plates, GIS datasets, and an online story map to provide web-based map data.

University of Minnesota's maroon block M logo and text below that reads "Minnesota Geological Survey".

New Director and Minnesota State Geologist

Posted

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert (Bob) Tipping as our new MGS Director and State Geologist of Minnesota.

Clipped portion of Plate 3, Surficial Geology map in the Steele County Geologic Atlas.
New Publication Alert

Steele County Atlas, Part A: Geology Published

Posted

The Steele County Atlas, Part A: Geology was recently published, with digital map plates and GIS datasets available online.

3D geologic model of the Cannon River Watershed
New Publication Alert

New 3D Geologic Models Published for GRAPS Pilot Project

Posted

Compilation geologic models for the Cannon, Missouri, and Redeye River Watersheds were recently completed as part of a two-year GRAPS Pilot Project in partnership with MDH.

University of Minnesota's maroon block M logo and text below that reads "Minnesota Geological Survey".
New Publication Alert

Annual Report 2020-2021

Posted

Our Annual Report for 2020-2021 is now available!