Geologic Atlas of Pipestone County Published
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.
How to Access
The published Atlas is available digitally on our Map & Data Library at the link provided below. This includes viewable and downloadable map plates in PDF format, as well as related digital and GIS data compiled in a compressed folder.
C-59, Geologic Atlas of Pipestone County, Minnesota
Users can also order their very own set of paper map plates through our Print-On-Demand partnership with OceanGrafix.
Order a Print-On-Demand Pipestone Atlas
Additionally, users can explore the published Atlas as an interactive online story map at the link provided below. The story map provides a quick way for users to interact with the spatial data in a web browser, without the need or prior experience of using advanced GIS software.
Pipestone County Geologic Atlas Story Map
Funding Acknowledgement
This Atlas was prepared and published with the support of the Pipestone County Board of Commissioners, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota's Resources.
About CGAs
County Geologic Atlases (CGAs) are prepared jointly by the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Part A of each county atlas is completed by the MGS and provides a detailed account of geologic materials in the county. Part B of each county atlas is completed by the Minnesota DNR and shows groundwater and hydrology information.
The CGA provides information essential to sustainable management of groundwater resources for applications such as monitoring, water allocation, permitting, remediation, and well construction. The maps and GIS data define aquifer properties and boundaries, as well as the connection of aquifers to the land surface and to the surface-water resources. It also provides a broad range of information on county geology, mineral resources (including construction materials), and natural history.
For information about the CGA program in general, check out the CGA Quick Start Guide. A detailed overview of the program is provided in the Geologic Atlas User's Guide. You can also learn more about CGAs and a list of other published counties on our County Geologic Atlas (CGA) website.