Minnesota Geological Survey

The Minnesota Geological Survey is a unit of the Newton Horace Winchell School of Earth Sciences at the University of Minnesota. The Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) serves the people of Minnesota by providing systematic geoscience information to support the understanding and stewardship of water, land, and mineral resources in the state of Minnesota. The MGS works closely with University, government, industry, and community partners to ensure they respond to the diverse needs of Minnesotans. They do this by creating and disseminating geologic maps, publishing scientific and popular literature, fielding public geologic inquiries, and conducting public outreach.