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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

Mark N. Templeton, Department of Natural Resources DirectorMeet the Department of Natural Resources Director
Mark N. Templeton




Joe Gillman, State Geologist and Geology and Land Survey DirectorMeet the State Geologist and Geology and Land Survey Director

Joe Gillman

 

Darrell Pratte, State Land Surveyor and Land Survey Program DirectorMeet the State Land Surveyor and Land Survey Program Director
Darrell Pratte

 


In the News                                   ... Archive

Edith Starbuck awarded Best Poster Presentation at Missouri GIS Conference.

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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Did You Know?
Furthering Earth Science Careers
Celebrating Earth Science Week
Oct. 12-18, 2008Earth Science Week St. James

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
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
What's for Lunch?
New geology exhibit features "rocky" choices
Rock food in Missouri?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  

The Geologic Column of Missouri -- PDFPublished twice yearly by the Division of Geology and Land Survey, The Geologic Column of Missouri is online in PDF and is available in print.

 

Earthquakes in Missouri

February is Earthquake Awareness MonthEarthquake 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

Good Reading
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

State Farm Insurance Photo

St. Louis Area Earthquake Hazards
Mapping Project