Geology and Land Survey Welcome to the Geology and Land Survey Division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Our mission is to provide technical assistance, education and guidance in the use and protection of Missouri's natural resources; interpret the state's geological setting; assess the availability of its energy and mineral resources; evaluate and interpret geological hazards; and determine land boundaries. Our offices are in Rolla at 111 Fairgrounds Road. ...more
 Meet the Department of Natural Resources Director
Mark N. Templeton
 Meet the State Geologist and Geology and Land Survey Director
Joe Gillman
 Meet the State Land Surveyor and Land Survey Program Director
Darrell Pratte
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| In the News ... Archive |
Edith Starbuck awarded Best Poster Presentation at Missouri GIS Conference.
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Department of Natural Resources to Play Key Role in Green job Creation Under New Director -- Missouri Senate confirms Mark N. Templeton as Director of Department of Natural Resources.
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Furthering Earth Science Careers
Celebrating Earth Science Week
Oct. 12-18, 2008
St. James and Newburg students and their teachers marked Earth Science Week 2008 by learning about rocks, minerals, fossils and topographic maps. "No Child Left Inside" was this year's theme. Helping young people explore Earth science firsthand was this year's goal for staff members with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Division of Geology and Land Survey. The division partners annually with the American Geological Institute during Earth Science Week to increase public understanding and appreciation of the earth. ...more |
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Calling Missouri Geologists!
We are looking for authors for an exciting new publication: Engineering Geology of Missouri. This volume will be a compendium of papers concerning applied geology in Missouri. ...more |
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What's for Lunch?
New geology exhibit features "rocky" choices |
 Fast food takes on new meaning for families vacationing in Missouri in the form of a well-done, well-preserved meal. A well-preserved meal, you ask? Yes, indeed! In fact, tasty treats are on display at two visitor centers in South Central Missouri. However, if you stop by, you will soon realize you are in for an experience that you will not soon forget. ...more |
| The Geologic Column of Missouri |
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| Earthquakes in Missouri |
 Earthquake Facts and Information, Recent Central U.S. Earthquakes, New Madrid and Wabash Valley Zones, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Earthquake Program, What to do before, during and after an earthquake
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Reusing Missouri's Underground Space--Get Down!
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| Links of Interest |
Land Survey Index--Search for land records
Proffit Mountain Geology--Revealed as a result of the Taum Sauk Reservoir failure |
Department announces mapping partnership with State Farm Insurance
News Release
St. Louis Area Earthquake Hazards
Mapping Project
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