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Nebraska Geology

All sorts of content about Nebraska geology: its rocks, landforms and deep history.
Geologic Map of Nebraska
Presented here at two sizes, including a sketch of Nebraska geology.
Discover Nebraska's Fossils
The University of Nebraska State Museum has a well-designed site showing both major fossils and geologic maps of selected counties.
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
A keystone site for Miocene mammals, Agate also is rich in human history.
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Park
Thousands of prehistoric rhinos died under a rain of volcanic ash, and all of us can see them at this world-class geologic locality.
Gemstones of Nebraska
Browse this collection of lovely specimens from all over Nebraska's drainage basins, mostly agates and opalized stones.
Great Plains Geology
More than any other state, Nebraska is a Great Plains state, the U.S. Geological Survey report "The Geologic Story of the Great Plains" belongs here best.
Ponca State Park
Glacial features are prominent at this locality first described by the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Scotts Bluff
This locality in Scotts Bluff National Monument reveals more of Nebraska's geologic history than any other single place in the state.
Toadstool Geologic Park
A remote western site highlighting the fossiliferous badlands of Nebraska.
University of Nebraska State Museum
This museum in Lincoln has fossils that include a pair of mammoth skulls with locked horns.
Nebraska Campgrounds
About.com's David Sweet guides you to the best outdoor places to stay.
Nebraska Maps
About.com's Matt Rosenberg helps get you oriented.

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