GIS Data - Geology

Wyoming Bedrock Geology (zip)

This data set consists of geologic formation contacts and polygons representing geologic units at 1:500,000 scale, created from the USGS Geologic Map of Wyoming by Love and Christiansen.

Wyoming Surficial Geology (zip)

This data set represents surficial geology of Wyoming at 1:500,000 scale.

Wyoming Mines and Minerals (zip)

This data set is a compilation of Wyoming's mines and minerals (August 2023).

Additional and recently updated information may be found using the online Mineral Resources of Wyoming Map.

Wyoming Faults (zip)

This data set consists of lines representing geologic faults at 1:500,000 scale. Created from the USGS Geologic Map of Wyoming by Love and Christiansen.

Wyoming Dikes (zip)

This data set consists of lines representing geologic dikes at 1:500,000 scale. Created from the USGS Geologic Map of Wyoming by Love and Christiansen.

Wyoming Basins (zip)

This data set consists of basins in Wyoming.

Wyoming Basin Axis (zip)

This data set consists of basins axes and direction of plunge.

Bedrock Geology of Bridger Formation (zip)

This data set consists of polygons representing geologic units at 1:24,000 scale of the Bridger Formation in southwestern Wyoming.

Powder River Basin Boundary (zip)

The Powder River Basin boundary based on generalized contact between Cretaceous and Tertiary bedrocks.

Wyoming Mountain Peaks (zip)

This data set contains all mountains, peaks and buttes in Wyoming with significant elevation difference from surrounding area.

Geologic Map of Wyoming
Geologic Map of Wyoming

Data Disclaimer

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