Geologic Maps

3rd Floor Map RoomOwen Science and Engineering Library

Washington State University

Example searches:

map geolog* "Owyhee County"

map geolog* Pullman

map geolog* "grand coulee"

map geolog* Mt. Rainier

map geolog* Mount Rainier

Search the library catalog, Search It, for geological maps of your area.

Finding your Geologic Map

Search your geographic terms, and the words

“geologic” and “map.”

Titles of maps vary.

Try searching for geological features, valleys,

rivers, watersheds, mountains, mountain

ranges, counties, quadrangles, regions.

Locating a Map

Locate map record in Search It, look for the symbol ( ) that indicates a map.

LocationOwen Science and Engineering Library

Map Room, 3rd FloorWrite down the call

numberGo to the proper cabinet or drawer

number

– Roadmaps– Geographical Names

Information System (GNIS) http://geonames.usgs.gov

– Travel guides– State Geological Survey

websites– Encyclopedias

– Wikipedia (use this only to find words to search with)

– Geological features (i.e. valleys, rivers, watersheds, mountains, mountain ranges, etc.)

– Counties– Quadrangles– Regions

Places to get keywords for your map search

If you cannot find your map in Search It

Look for maps online:• Geology departments of each state• Geologist/geological organizations• Online at varying websites

(See presentation: “Searching for Geologic Maps Online”)

*Maps can also be included in books and reports about the area.

Scan/Copy your map

• Photocopier on 1st floor toward south windows. You will need cougar cash.

• There are scanners available in 3rd floor map room and 1st floor.• Scanning instructions are

next to the scanner.• Place the weight on your

map to assure a clear picture

Done with your map?

Please leave it on the table in the map

room next to the scanners

OR

At the circulation desk on the 1st floor.

Didn’t find your map? Need Help?

Make an appointment with a librarian

Betty Galbraithbettyg@wsu.edu

Chelsea Leachman chelsea.leachman@wsu.edu

Eileen Bradybrady@wsu.edu

Come to an open help session OR