This is a GIS-based, on-line data repository of geologic, geochemical, geophysical, structural, tectonic, and glacial datasets. We have compiled information from many published resources and combined it to create GIS layers that display various data types. Users may simply use our internet map server to investigate areas of interest to see the distribution of primary features such as rock units, structures, and geophysical anomalies. More advanced users can import the entire datasets into GIS software for more sophisticated applications.

What is the purpose of this project?

This site will help high-school to college-level geoscience educators to:

• Explore and discover various types of published geologic data
• Examine the relationships between various types of data
• Create research projects and exercises for the classroom that take advantage of easily accessible datasets and maps for student use.

This site will help geoscience faculty and researchers to:

• Rapidly discover on-line geoscience data for Montana
• Formulate new research questions
• Examine the relationships between various types of data
• Plan for the deployment of EarthScope geophysical facilities
• Integrate data from geology, geophysics, and geochemistry

How to begin?

• View examples of types of maps that can be created
• See what data types are available
• Jump to instructions on how to use the internet map server

How to create your own database?

• View create Your own for detailed instructions to make your own database from published work and your own data.

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