Geological Survey Program

We conduct integrated earth resource evaluation that incorporates sustainable economic vitality and environmental and public health protection.
GeologyMinerals and Mining Oil and Gas Geothermal McCracken Core Library and Research Center
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Rocks and Fossils Caves Maps and Publications Environmental Science Ask a Geologist |
Water |
Water Tracing Environmental Science |
Geologic HazardsEarthquakes Sinkholes Landslides |
Mine Shafts Open Wells |
EducationEd Clark Museum Ask a Geologist Geology Store
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Careers in Geology Videos Maps and Publications |
The Geological Survey Program is organized into three sections that perform the following major functions:
- The Geologic Resources Section fulfills many of the traditional tasks of the Geological Survey. It acquires and maintains basic geologic data that are used by the other sections and provides technical assistance to both the private and public sectors. Staff Listing
- The Environmental Geology Section conducts field investigations and provides services in determining the environmental hazards posed by waste disposal practices and spills. Staff Listing
- The Well Installation Section ensures that any new private water well (this includes domestic and multiple family class wells) is constructed to minimum standards as set by the state regulations. The section regulates the construction of private water wells irrigation wells, monitoring wells and heat pump wells. In addition, we regulate how to properly plug all types of wells. Staff Listing
The Missouri Geology Bibliography
This electronic bibliography brings together the nine books that comprise the Bibliography of the Geology of Missouri, published by the Missouri Geological Survey and its predecessor agencies from 1945 through 1972. ...more
Back by popular demand! Missouri Rock and Mineral Sets
Want to delight your favorite rock enthusiast? If so, consider giving a Missouri Rock and Mineral Set. Accompanying the set is a 16-page, full-color booklet that describes each rock and mineral and its uses. To learn more about this set and other educational items, visit the publications desk in Rolla at 111 Fairgrounds Road or call 573-368-2100 to order. Also, download and print "Build A Geologist" paper model.
Links of Interest
- Rolla's Energy Efficient Makeover
- The Geologic Column of Missouri
- Dyeing to Follow the Water – Cecil Boswell, technical assistant with the Department, conducts water traces and provides technical assistance to industry and researchers who also conduct water traces
- Oil and Gas – Missouri's Black Gold
- Mapping for the Future – STATEMAP AND AIPG
- Get Down! – Reeusing Missouri's Underground Space
- Proffit Mountain Geology – Revealed as a result of the Taum Sauk Reservoir failure
- What to do before, during and after an earthquake
- Visit the e-Pubs library to view and download many of our publications free of charge