Interactive Geologic Maps and Educational Content

Interactive Geologic Content

1985 North Carolina Geologic Map

An interactive, digital equivalent of the official State Geology Map of 1985

Terranes and Major Geologic Elements of North Carolina 2017

An interactive, digital feature service showing the generalized geologic terranes and major elements of North Carolina

NC Fossil Energy Exploration

The NCGS record of exploratory research in the fossil energy research potential of our State

Bedrock Geology of Franklin County, NC

This compiled bedrock geology map of Franklin County is a digital representation of the NCGS Open-file Report 2015-07

North Carolina Geochemical Atlas

An interactive web-based map based on the NCGS paper-bound 'A Geochemical Atlas of North Carolina'

North Carolina Radon Potential

A radon potential map derived from underlying geology matched to air quality data provided by the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Radon Program

Geophysical Well Log Portal

A digital repository for archival geophysical well logs, scanned and modernized by being converted to Log ASCII Standard (LAS) formatted files

NCGS Well & Borehole Collections Viewer

An interactive tool for viewing and analyzing Log ASCII Standard (LAS) formatted geophysical well logs

Interactive Educational Content

Mineral Mayhem

Minerals - the things we never think about but are, in fact, everywhere.

Geologic Maps

Learn about the most useful tool for geologists - geologic maps.

The Gold Standard

Take a deeper dive into gold - its history, its uses, and its allure for civilizations past and present.

North Carolina Gold

Learn about the fascinating story of the first gold rush in the U.S., right here in North Carolina.

Rock or Mineral?

Rock or mineral? Which is it? Here's a guide to help.

Geology & The Environment

An Earth Day perspective on the role of geology in our environment.

Downtown Raleigh ROCKS

Join us on a tour of the beautiful building stones of downtown Raleigh, NC.