British Geological Survey maps and their availability

Abstract

In addition to the commonly accepted format of the geological map, displaying lithological, stratigraphical and structural parameters, the British Geological Survey produces a range of thematic maps dealing with geophysical, geochemical and geotechnical data and providing information on mineral deposits, water supply and energy resources. Compilation scale varies with the level of detail to be displayed but only the smaller and intermediate scale maps are printed, in colour, as formal publications. Much of the larger scale work, incorporating more local detail, is produced for reference purposes and may be inspected in the Survey's map collections, although one-off copies can be produced on demand and, in the past, many of the older 'County' series six-inch maps were issued as printed sheets, especially for the coalfield areas. An outline is given of the variety of products that have been prepared by the Survey and of their relative availability as sales stock or reference copies.