Delaware Geology
All sorts of content about Delaware geology: its rocks, landforms and deep history.
Geologic Map of Delaware
Presented here at three sizes with a brief sketch of the state's geology.
Presented here at three sizes with a brief sketch of the state's geology.
"Delaware: Its Rocks, Minerals and Fossils"
A PDF pamphlet issued by the Delaware Geological Survey covers the basics.
A PDF pamphlet issued by the Delaware Geological Survey covers the basics.
The Bringhurst Gabbro
Explore this intrusive rock in the outskirts of Wilmington with this field guide from the Delaware Geological Survey.
Explore this intrusive rock in the outskirts of Wilmington with this field guide from the Delaware Geological Survey.
Delaware's Only Cave
Jack Speese presents all there is to know about the Beaver Valley Cave, which figures slightly in Delaware's history.
Jack Speese presents all there is to know about the Beaver Valley Cave, which figures slightly in Delaware's history.
Delaware Fossils
The Delaware Geological Survey lists several places where Cretaceous through Pleistocene fossils can be found.
The Delaware Geological Survey lists several places where Cretaceous through Pleistocene fossils can be found.
Delaware Geology circa 1888
The 1888 volume "History of Delaware, 1609-1888" by Thomas Scharf is online thanks to Google Books. Chapter 2, starting on page 4, is on Delaware's geology and may be of interest to antiquarians and geo-sleuths.
The 1888 volume "History of Delaware, 1609-1888" by Thomas Scharf is online thanks to Google Books. Chapter 2, starting on page 4, is on Delaware's geology and may be of interest to antiquarians and geo-sleuths.
Delaware Piedmont Geology
A fat pamphlet (PDF) that includes a guide to the rocks of Red Clay Valley.
A fat pamphlet (PDF) that includes a guide to the rocks of Red Clay Valley.
Delaware Quarries
Part of the unique "Stone Quarries and Beyond" site by Peggy Perazzo.
Part of the unique "Stone Quarries and Beyond" site by Peggy Perazzo.
Newark: University of Delaware Mineralogical Museum
A well-endowed museum in Penny Hall displays the mineral collection of Irénée du Pont.
A well-endowed museum in Penny Hall displays the mineral collection of Irénée du Pont.
Wilmington Blue Rocks
A field-trip guide with five stops along Brandywine Creek.
A field-trip guide with five stops along Brandywine Creek.
Woodlawn Quarry
Collect minerals from a pegmatite near Delaware's northern border using this field guide from the Delaware Geological Survey.
Collect minerals from a pegmatite near Delaware's northern border using this field guide from the Delaware Geological Survey.
Delaware Campgrounds
About.com's David Sweet guides you to the best outdoor places to stay.
About.com's David Sweet guides you to the best outdoor places to stay.
Delaware Maps
About.com's Matt Rosenberg helps get you oriented.
About.com's Matt Rosenberg helps get you oriented.