Helpful Links

Maps and GIS Data

National Geologic Map Database (USGS)

https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/ngmdb/ngmdb_home.html

Map Maker (Contour and Ariel Photography)

https://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=43.98336,-85.07138&z=7&b=t

Geologic maps of US states (GIS)

https://mrdata.usgs.gov/geology/state/

Map of Recent Earthquakes

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/

Canadian GIS Data

https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/topographic-information/free-data-geogratis/11042

NOAA Benchmarks

https://www.ngs.noaa.gov/datasheets/

Sault Ste. Marie Web GIS

https://app.fetchgis.com   

DEQ WEll Database (can help identify bedrock)

https://secure1.state.mi.us/wellogic/Login.aspxReturnUrl=%2fwellogic%2fdefault.aspx

Landsat Data

https://landsat.usgs.gov/landsatlook-images

USGS Digital Topo

https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview/viewer/#12/46.4098/-84.4326

Eastern Upper Peninsula Coastal GIS Study

http://euprpdc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=777a730e27ad48e8bcfd196ca5f4c6cf

Rocks and Mineral

Minerals Database A-Z

https://www.wirefence.co.uk/minerals-a-z/

Rock Naming (General)

http://geology.com/rocks/

Minerals (General)

http://www.minerals.net/

Mineral ID Table (Complex)

http://www.science.smith.edu/geosciences/petrology/Petrography/

Sediments and Soils

Soil Data

https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm

Sed Log Program

http://www.sedlog.com/

Seismic Lines

https://www.seismicatlas.org/

High Risk Erosion Areas (DEQ)

https://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3311_4114-344443–,00.html

Other 

Michigan Sea Grant

http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/

Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Trust

Homepage 

Sequence Strat Terminology

http://www.sepmstrata.org/TerminologyList.aspx

Mining Terms Explained A to Z

https://www.angloamerican.com/futuresmart/stories/our-industry/mining-explained/mining-terms-explained-a-to-z

Glossary of Oceanography Terminology

https://www.buyrope.co.uk/oceanography-terms/