Geological Map Of Florida
Eastern florida is in the atlantic ocean watershed and the western part of the peninsula and the florida panhandle are in the gulf of mexico watershed.
Geological map of florida. Data and maps quick links. This is a geologic map florida current to 1964. This dataset represents a set of points for reported sinkhole events. Please see the article geologic map of florida by r.
Please use the following index to lookup the corresponding ofms number and visit the. Formations are the basic rock units used in stratigraphy the branch of geology that deals with the layers of sedimentary rock that have accumulated over geologic time. The vision of the florida department of environmental protection is to create strong community partnerships safeguard florida s natural resources and enhance its ecosystems. Open file map series ofms 3 68.
Home divisions florida geological survey data and maps county geologic maps. All data and maps content. For example the area that is all orange mostly found in the florida keys is the key largo limestone from the pleistocene series and the solid blue is the avon park limestone from the eocene series and claiborne stage. Puri for more.
This map represents reported sinkhole events in hernando county from data gathered by the florida geological survey fgs and the florida sinkhole research institute fsri between 1948 and 2007. These maps were developed to be utilized in predicting radon potential hazards and published in 1992 1993. The florida geological survey provides a huge amount of information on florida s geology and natural resources in interactive map form including. This information contained in.
Visit our page about florida s rocks and minerals for more information about individual components or take a visual tour of florida s tectonic and depositional history through geologic time long before. Geologic map of florida pdf 250 kb zip pdf 204 kb jpg 66 kb geologic units and time scale pdf 68 kb zip pdf 56 kb jpg 104 kb florida counties map pdf 56 kb zip pdf 52 kb gif 32 kb panhandle pdf 596 kb zip pdf 520 kb jpg 110 kb northern peninsula pdf 180 kb zip pdf 160 kb jpg 116 kb southern peninsula pdf 188 kb zip pdf 144 kb jpg 100 kb cross section a a pdf 104 kb zip pdf 92 kb jpg 117 kb cross section b b pdf 88 kb zip pdf 76. The database and map provide. This geologic database of the yucaipa 7 5 quadrangle was prepared by the southern california areal mapping project scamp a regional geologic mapping project sponsored jointly by the u s.
Florida geologic strata are divided into formations. The different color and pattern codes represent the formation in that particular area. Geological survey and the california geological survey. Water resources hazards surface geology ecology oil gas wells mineral resources waste management the map allows users to select multiple layers that can be overlain on each other.
The florida department of environmental protection is the state s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship protecting our air water and land. By doing this users can see how different features are related. This map shows the major streams and rivers of florida and some of the larger lakes. The fgs uses geologic hydrogeologic and related data as well as mapping and modeling to improve understanding of water and mineral resources and geological hazards such as sinkholes.
The florida peninsula is bisected by the eastern continental divide. Our geoscience products support initiatives related to water resource conservation and management improvement of the quality of natural resources and. This information is found in the chart. The data herein represents reported sinkhole activity but may also contain non karst related subsidence such as collapsed septic systems water mains and or other man made features.
The following are select formations that can be found in the state. Additional layers include congressional house senate and regulatory districts allowing users to.