U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Geological Survey
Idaho is known for vast expanses of volcanic plains and the River of No Return. Of course, Idaho is also home to the breathtaking glaciated peaks of the Sawtooth Mountains. Whether you're planning a visit to Idaho or call it home, there are plenty of interesting places to visit in Idaho.
We hope you will find the resources below useful in exploring geology studies that are underway and in Idaho and how they contribute to diverse problems such as understanding earthquake shaking, finding minerals, identifying chemistry of soils, and understanding global climate changes.
Check in on what USGS scientists are learning from geologic mapping projects in Idaho.
Find out more about USGS minerals-related work in Idaho at a mineral resources website.
What are scientists discovering about the Pacific Northwest? Find out at a Pacific Northwest environmental studies website that has lots of data available.
Scientists are studying old sediments near Bruneau, Idaho, to determine what climatic conditions existed when they were deposited. Their research will hopefully lead to a better understanding of climate variations today.
The USGS has some state by state listings that might interest you:
| Minerals Information | USGS Fact Sheets |
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Download shaded relief map of Idaho (464 kb GIF file) |
USGS State
representative:
Pat Lambert, Acting
230 Collins Rd.
Boise, ID 83702-4520
Telephone: (208) 387-1300 (ext. 1316)
Fax: (208) 387-1372
Office hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Mountain Time
Water
Resources Division Idaho Office
Biological Resources Division
National Mapping Division
Be sure to visit the Idaho Geological Survey's website for more information.
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