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Massachusetts Geology

All sorts of content about Massachusetts geology: its rocks, landforms and deep history.

Massachusetts Geological Attractions and Destinations

A selection of Massachusetts' geological attractions.

Share Massachusetts' Geology

Share your photos of Massachusetts' geological attractions.

Geologic Map of Massachusetts

Plus a geologic sketch of the commonwealth.

Natural History of the Berkshires

Includes some tempting geologic sites, described by Henry Art of Williams College.

Boston Rocks

This well-funded site allows students and citizens to explore "the geology, land use and engineering of the greater Boston area." Try the virtual field trips.

Boston's Geology

An article from Geotimes by Selby Cull introduces some good urban localities.

Geology of Boston Harbor Islands

These lands are in the National Park system.

The Boston Earthquake of 1755

A contemporary woodcut and notes on the state's (and the east coast's) greatest seismic event.

Geologic History of Cape Cod

An online pamphlet by Robert Oldale of the U.S. Geological Survey.

Dinosaur Footprints Reservation

The Trustees of Reservations foundation maintains this 8-acre site near Holyoke.

Dexter Drumlin

Visit this glacial landform in Lancaster.

Geology of Newton

This city in the Boston basin has its own geology page with maps and everything.

Glacial Geology of Quincy

A 1964 map shows all the drumlins, kames and moraines left beneath Quincy's streets.

Tyringham Cobble

A hill of choice Precambrian rock is preserved in westernmost Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Campgrounds

About.com's David Sweet guides you to the best outdoor places to stay.

Massachusetts Maps

About.com's Matt Rosenberg helps get you oriented.

Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals of Massachusetts

About.com's Bob Strauss shows them and tells you more.

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