Geology

Maryland Geology

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

Geologc Map of Maryland
Presented here at three sizes, with a capsule description of the state's geologic framework.

Brief Description of Maryland Geology
An online pamphlet from the Maryland Geological Survey.

Maryland Fossils
A 100-year-old Maryland Geological Survey volume is reproduced with its exquisite engravings of fossils.

Baltimore Building Stones
A walking tour presented by the Maryland Geological Survey.

Geologic Attractions along the C&O Canal
An unusually complete virtual tour by Stan Dickinson.

Calvert Cliffs Fossil Collecting
A pamphlet by the Maryland Geological Survey on this classic marine Miocene locality.

Calvert Marine Museum Fossil Club
Good information on collecting at Calvert Cliffs.

Geology of Great Falls-Bethesda Area
Caltech's Bob Kopp wrote this report on his birthplace as an undergraduate.

Point Lookout
Geotimes has an enticing introduction to this historic and geological treasure.

The Sideling Hill Roadcut
An awesome exposure of a syncline, one of the finest in the Northeast, is just west of Maryland's wasp-waist.

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

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