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Submissions from 2020

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Assessing Sediment Budgets in Support of Beach Nourishment and Coastal Community Resiliency, Stephen M. Dickson, Peter A. Slovinsky, Claire Enterline, Stefan Claesson, Benjamin Kraun, Thomas J. Trott, Kerby Dobbs, Ivy Ozmon, Allison Potter, Mira Kelly-Fair, Sam F. Rickerich, Hannah M. Corney, Charlotte Nutt, and Caleb Hodgdon

Submissions from 2019

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Surficial Geology of Acadia National Park at Isle Au Haut, Maine, Robert G. Gerber

Lost Pond Spring, Daniel B. Locke

Submissions from 2017

Inferring post-Jurassic movement of the Oak Bay Fault through acquisition and modeling of magnetic profiles across the Ministers Island Dyke in Brook’s Cove, Maine, J Adams, K Butler, and J Evangelatos

Submissions from 2016

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State of Maine Drought Task Force Report on Current Hydrologic Conditions, August 4, 2016, Maine Geological Survey

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Changing Shorelines: Adaptation Planning for Maine’s Coastal State Parks, Peter A. Slovinsky, Kathleen Leyden, Stephen M. Dickson, Ryan P. Gordon, Don Cameron, and Arthur Spiess

Submissions from 2015

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Geology of the nearshore and coastal Presumpscot Formation from high resolution seismic profiling and vibracores, Daniel F. Belknap and Joseph T. Kelley

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Geomorphology of Presumpscot Formation landslides, Stephen M. Dickson and Robert A. Johnston

Submissions from 2014

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Potential for Tidal Marsh Migration in Maine, Donald Cameron and Peter A. Slovinsky

Submissions from 2012

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Maine Metallic Minerals Conference Abstracts, Geological Society of Maine

Submissions from 2011

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Maine Coastal Property Owner's Guide to Erosion, Flooding, and Other Hazards, Peter A. Slovinsky

Submissions from 1998

A detailed gravity survey of the southeastern contact of the Sebago batholith, North Windham area, Maine (abstract), Paige L. Heller

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Maine Mineral Localities, 1998, Maine Department of Conservation, Maine Geological Survey, Woodrow B. Thompson, Donald L. Joyner, Raymond G. Woodman, Vandall T. King, and Robert G. Marvinney

Submissions from 1996

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Report on core analysis from 5 ponds in western Maine and New Hampshire: Cushman Pond, Lower Black Pond, Surplus Pond, Pond of Safety, Quimby Pond, Christopher C. Dorion

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Report on fossiliferous glacial marine localities in the Passamaquoddy Bay area and sediment cores from ponds in eastern Maine, Christopher C. Dorion

Submissions from 1995

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Reconnaissance geology in the Ellsworth area, July, 1995, James Hibbard

Submissions from 1993

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Report on field work carried out on the Passadumkeag, Boyd Lake and southern part of the Lincoln quadrangles, Sept. 26 to Oct. 15, 1993, Bjorn G. Andersen

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Geologic field report for the Scraggly Lake and Grand Lake Seboeis areas, north-central Maine: 1992 field update, James P. Hibbard

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The plate tectonic evolution of the Appalachian Mountains, Quebec City to Skowhegan: Field trip guide including field activities and classroom lessons, Douglas Reusch

Submissions from 1992

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Report on Quaternary fieldwork in the Millinocket area, Maine, carried out between Oct. 23 and Nov. 15, 1992, Bjorn G. Andersen

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Results of investigation of Presumpscot shell sites, Kathleen Callum

Submissions from 1990

Beach Landslide - Kennebec River, Jack Hart

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Summary of fossils, Scraggly Lake area, Svend Stouge, DC McGregor, D Rankin, and William A. Oliver

Submissions from 1989

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Report of field activities; bedrock geological mapping in the Shin Pond, Stacyville, and Island Falls 15' quadrangles, Gary M. Boone

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Preliminary report; The geology of the Cranberry Island Formation and Deadman Point Formation, Cranberry Islands, the Swans Island Formation, Swans Island, and the Calderwood Formation, Vinalhaven Island, Maine, Olcott Gates

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Bedrock geology of the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island quadrangles, Maine, Richard A. Gilman

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Structure and stratigraphy of Siluro-Devonian rocks of the Saddleback Hills, Maine, Richard A. Gilman

Submissions from 1988

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Geology of the Wytopitlock quadrangle, John Hopeck

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Surficial geology of the Southwest Harbor, Maine 7.5' quadrangle, Thomas V. Lowell

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Sand and gravel aquifer mapping field trip; Winterport, Hampden, and Pittsfield, Maine, Thomas K. Weddle and John S. Williams

Submissions from 1987

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Maine's Treasure Chest: Gems and Minerals of Oxford County, Jane C. Perham

Submissions from 1986

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Lineament analysis of remotely sensed and topographic data and their geologic interpretation for the regions of the Sebago Lake batholith and Bottle Lake complex, Maine, Patrick J. Barosh

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Lineament maps of the Sebago Lake batholith region and the Bottle Lake complex, Maine, Patrick J. Barosh

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Geology of the Hulling Machine Group of Staceyville quadrangle, Maine, Brendan Walshe

Submissions from 1985

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Photolineament study for the Phippsburg, Bath, Richmond, Boothbay Harbor, Westport, Wiscasset, Pemaquid Point, Bristol, and Damariscotta 7.5' quadrangles, Robert G. Gerber

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Bedrock geologic map of the Bar Harbor 15' quadrangle, Maine, Richard A. Gilman

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Progress report on the geology of the Jo-Mary and Norcross quadrangles, Lindley S. Hanson

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1984 survey, testing, and shore studies in western Muscongus Bay, Douglas C. Kellogg

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Implications of archaeological deposits for coastal stability of the west central Maine coast, Douglas C. Kellogg

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Progress report: The regional setting of the Kingman fault zone, Beth Lincoln

Submissions from 1984

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The stratigraphy and sedimentology of the Presumpscot Formation, Penobscot Valley area of Maine, Mark P. Cotter

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Maine peat resource matrix, Maine Geological Survey

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Progress report; The Kingman disrupted zone, Lillian Morisi

Submissions from 1983

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Bedrock mapping of the Burnham and Vassalboro 15' quadrangles, D W. Newberg

Submissions from 1982

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Reconnaissance bedrock geology of the Norway quadrangle, Archie W. Berry Jr

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Shallow land burial area screening study, Marc C. Loiselle, E Melanie Lanctot, and Robert A. Johnston

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Bibliography of Maine Geology 1672 - 1972, Maine Department of Conservation, Maine Geological Survey, and Arthur M. Hussey II

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The surficial geology of the Kezar Falls quadrangle, Sarah B. Miller

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Stratigraphy and structure in the upper St. John River area of northwestern Maine, David C. Roy

Submissions from 1981

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Surficial geology of the southern half of the Wesley 15' quadrangle, John W|Jr Attig Jr

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Surficial geology of the southern half of the Lead Mountain 15' quadrangle, Edward Bradley

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Surficial geology of the southern half of the Tug Mountain 15' quadrangle, Edward Bradley and John W. Attig Jr

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Surficial geology of the northern half of the Waterville 15' quadrangle, John E. Cotton and Michael Welch

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Surficial geology of the northern portion of the Brooks 15' quadrangle, John E. Cotton and Michael Welch

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Surficial geology of the northern portion of the Burnham 15' quadrangle, John E. Cotton and Michael Welch

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Surficial geology of the southern and western portions of the Skowhegan 15' quadrangle, John E. Cotton and Michael Welch

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Surficial geology of the southern half of the Pittsfield 15' quadrangle, John E. Cotton and Michael Welch

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Surficial geology of the southern half of the Stetson 15' quadrangle, John E. Cotton and Michael Welch

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Surficial geology of the Anson 15' quadrangle, David C. Dickerman

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Surficial geology of the Somerset County portion of the Kingfield 15' quadrangle, David C. Dickerman

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Surficial geology of the Somerset County portion of the Norridgewock 15' quadrangle, David C. Dickerman

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Surficial geology of the western half of the Kingsbury 15' quadrangle, David C. Dickerman

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The Year in Review, Maine Geological Survey

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Bedrock geology and structure of parts of the Vassalboro and Wiscasset 15' quadrangles, Maine, D W. Newberg

Submissions from 1980

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Geologic map of Roque Bluffs area, Maine, Olcott Gates

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Records of selected wells, springs and test holes in the upper Androscoggin River valley in Maine, Glenn C. Prescott Jr

Submissions from 1979

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Fossil handbook (undated -- late 70's??), W Forbes

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Records of selected wells, springs, and test holes in the Royal, upper Presumpscot, and upper Saco River basins in Maine, Glenn C. Prescott Jr

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Surficial geology handbook for coastal Maine, Woodrow B. Thompson

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Crustal subsidence in eastern Maine, D A. Tyler, J Ladd, and H W. Borns

Submissions from 1978

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Map showing the distribution of Lower Paleozoic volcanogenic rocks and location of strata-bound sulphide deposits, Robert G. Doyle

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Appalachian region geochemistry -- Pleasant Mountain; New England two-mica granites; Maine two-mica granites, Minatome Corporation

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Partial bedrock geologic map of a portion of the Ellsworth quadrangle, Maine, D R. Wones

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Partial bedrock geologic map of a portion of the Orono quadrangle, Maine, D R. Wones

Submissions from 1977

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Bedrock geologic map of part of the Great Pond quadrangle, Maine, D R. Wones

Submissions from 1976

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Five year program plan for physical resources inventory 1977-1982, Bureau of Geology

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Geology of north-central portion Bangor and south-central portion Millinocket 1:250,000 quadrangles, J R. Griffin

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Progress in mapping of the Friendship quadrangle (7.5'), D W. Newberg

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Records of selected wells, springs, and test holes in the Windham-Freeport-Portland area of Cumberland County, Glenn C. Prescott Jr

Submissions from 1975

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Ground water resource maps of York Co., W Bradford Caswell and E Melanie Lanctot

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Bedrock geology of the Waldoboro East and Waldoboro West 7.5' topographic quadrangles, Maine, D W. Newberg

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Progress of bedrock mapping in the Bangor 1:250,000 quadrangle, P H. Osberg

Submissions from 1974

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Bedrock Geology of Eastport, Maine, Olcott Gates

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Progress report of geologic mapping in the Ellsworth, Great Pond, Lead Mountain, Tug Mountain, Wesley quadrangles, Maine, Richard A. Gilman

Submissions from 1973

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Report on Quaternary field mapping in the Waldoboro Area, Bjorn G. Andersen

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Progress report to Maine Geological Survey: Mapping of the Waldoboro East and Waldoboro West 7.5' topographic quadrangles, D W. Newberg

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Records of selected wells, springs, and test holes in the southern Washington County area, Glenn C. Prescott Jr

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Allagash and Caucomgomoc Lake area, John Raabe

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Year-end report, 1972, mapping in southern Spencer Lake and northwest corner of the Stratton quadrangles, Sandro Serra

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Bedrock geology of the Bigelow Mountain Range, Stratton quadrangle, T I. Vehrs

Submissions from 1972

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The geology of Poland quadrangle, Maine, Roy L. Farnsworth

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Geologic history of the Burnt Meadow Mountains, Maine, Richard A. Gilman

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Generalized geologic map of Maine, Arthur M. Hussey II

Submissions from 1971

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Progress report: Bedrock mapping in the pre-Silurian rocks of Pierce Pond quadrangle, Somerset Co., Western Maine, Gary M. Boone

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Geochronologic investigations in southern Maine, Douglas G. Brookins

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Progress map of the Rockland and Thomaston quadrangles, Maine, C V. Guidotti

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Records of selected wells and test holes in part of the Meduxnekeag River and Prestile Stream drainage basins, Glenn C. Prescott Jr

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Records of selected wells, springs, and test holes in the lower St. John River valley, Glenn C. Prescott Jr

Submissions from 1970

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Progress map of Pierce Pond quadrangle, Maine, Gary M. Boone

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The Penobscot Bay region of Maine, A review of its potential as a shipbuilding area, Robert G. Doyle