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Submissions from 2020
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
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
State of Maine Drought Task Force Report on Current Hydrologic Conditions, August 4, 2016, Maine Geological Survey
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
Geology of the nearshore and coastal Presumpscot Formation from high resolution seismic profiling and vibracores, Daniel F. Belknap and Joseph T. Kelley
Geomorphology of Presumpscot Formation landslides, Stephen M. Dickson and Robert A. Johnston
Submissions from 2014
Potential for Tidal Marsh Migration in Maine, Donald Cameron and Peter A. Slovinsky
Submissions from 2012
Maine Metallic Minerals Conference Abstracts, Geological Society of Maine
Submissions from 2011
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
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
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
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
Reconnaissance geology in the Ellsworth area, July, 1995, James Hibbard
Submissions from 1993
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
Geologic field report for the Scraggly Lake and Grand Lake Seboeis areas, north-central Maine: 1992 field update, James P. Hibbard
Submissions from 1992
Report on Quaternary fieldwork in the Millinocket area, Maine, carried out between Oct. 23 and Nov. 15, 1992, Bjorn G. Andersen
Results of investigation of Presumpscot shell sites, Kathleen Callum
Submissions from 1990
Beach Landslide - Kennebec River, Jack Hart
Summary of fossils, Scraggly Lake area, Svend Stouge, DC McGregor, D Rankin, and William A. Oliver
Submissions from 1989
Report of field activities; bedrock geological mapping in the Shin Pond, Stacyville, and Island Falls 15' quadrangles, Gary M. Boone
Bedrock geology of the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island quadrangles, Maine, Richard A. Gilman
Structure and stratigraphy of Siluro-Devonian rocks of the Saddleback Hills, Maine, Richard A. Gilman
Submissions from 1988
Geology of the Wytopitlock quadrangle, John Hopeck
Surficial geology of the Southwest Harbor, Maine 7.5' quadrangle, Thomas V. Lowell
Sand and gravel aquifer mapping field trip; Winterport, Hampden, and Pittsfield, Maine, Thomas K. Weddle and John S. Williams
Submissions from 1987
Maine's Treasure Chest: Gems and Minerals of Oxford County, Jane C. Perham
Submissions from 1986
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
Lineament maps of the Sebago Lake batholith region and the Bottle Lake complex, Maine, Patrick J. Barosh
Geology of the Hulling Machine Group of Staceyville quadrangle, Maine, Brendan Walshe
Submissions from 1985
Photolineament study for the Phippsburg, Bath, Richmond, Boothbay Harbor, Westport, Wiscasset, Pemaquid Point, Bristol, and Damariscotta 7.5' quadrangles, Robert G. Gerber
Bedrock geologic map of the Bar Harbor 15' quadrangle, Maine, Richard A. Gilman
Progress report on the geology of the Jo-Mary and Norcross quadrangles, Lindley S. Hanson
1984 survey, testing, and shore studies in western Muscongus Bay, Douglas C. Kellogg
Implications of archaeological deposits for coastal stability of the west central Maine coast, Douglas C. Kellogg
Progress report: The regional setting of the Kingman fault zone, Beth Lincoln
Submissions from 1984
The stratigraphy and sedimentology of the Presumpscot Formation, Penobscot Valley area of Maine, Mark P. Cotter
Maine peat resource matrix, Maine Geological Survey
Progress report; The Kingman disrupted zone, Lillian Morisi
Submissions from 1983
Bedrock mapping of the Burnham and Vassalboro 15' quadrangles, D W. Newberg
Submissions from 1982
Reconnaissance bedrock geology of the Norway quadrangle, Archie W. Berry Jr
Shallow land burial area screening study, Marc C. Loiselle, E Melanie Lanctot, and Robert A. Johnston
Bibliography of Maine Geology 1672 - 1972, Maine Department of Conservation, Maine Geological Survey, and Arthur M. Hussey II
The surficial geology of the Kezar Falls quadrangle, Sarah B. Miller
Stratigraphy and structure in the upper St. John River area of northwestern Maine, David C. Roy
Submissions from 1981
Surficial geology of the southern half of the Wesley 15' quadrangle, John W|Jr Attig Jr
Surficial geology of the southern half of the Lead Mountain 15' quadrangle, Edward Bradley
Surficial geology of the southern half of the Tug Mountain 15' quadrangle, Edward Bradley and John W. Attig Jr
Surficial geology of the northern half of the Waterville 15' quadrangle, John E. Cotton and Michael Welch
Surficial geology of the northern portion of the Brooks 15' quadrangle, John E. Cotton and Michael Welch
Surficial geology of the northern portion of the Burnham 15' quadrangle, John E. Cotton and Michael Welch
Surficial geology of the southern and western portions of the Skowhegan 15' quadrangle, John E. Cotton and Michael Welch
Surficial geology of the southern half of the Pittsfield 15' quadrangle, John E. Cotton and Michael Welch
Surficial geology of the southern half of the Stetson 15' quadrangle, John E. Cotton and Michael Welch
Surficial geology of the Anson 15' quadrangle, David C. Dickerman
Surficial geology of the Somerset County portion of the Kingfield 15' quadrangle, David C. Dickerman
Surficial geology of the Somerset County portion of the Norridgewock 15' quadrangle, David C. Dickerman
Surficial geology of the western half of the Kingsbury 15' quadrangle, David C. Dickerman
The Year in Review, Maine Geological Survey
Bedrock geology and structure of parts of the Vassalboro and Wiscasset 15' quadrangles, Maine, D W. Newberg
Submissions from 1980
Geologic map of Roque Bluffs area, Maine, Olcott Gates
Records of selected wells, springs and test holes in the upper Androscoggin River valley in Maine, Glenn C. Prescott Jr
Submissions from 1979
Fossil handbook (undated -- late 70's??), W Forbes
Records of selected wells, springs, and test holes in the Royal, upper Presumpscot, and upper Saco River basins in Maine, Glenn C. Prescott Jr
Surficial geology handbook for coastal Maine, Woodrow B. Thompson
Crustal subsidence in eastern Maine, D A. Tyler, J Ladd, and H W. Borns
Submissions from 1978
Map showing the distribution of Lower Paleozoic volcanogenic rocks and location of strata-bound sulphide deposits, Robert G. Doyle
Appalachian region geochemistry -- Pleasant Mountain; New England two-mica granites; Maine two-mica granites, Minatome Corporation
Partial bedrock geologic map of a portion of the Ellsworth quadrangle, Maine, D R. Wones
Partial bedrock geologic map of a portion of the Orono quadrangle, Maine, D R. Wones
Submissions from 1977
Bedrock geologic map of part of the Great Pond quadrangle, Maine, D R. Wones
Submissions from 1976
Five year program plan for physical resources inventory 1977-1982, Bureau of Geology
Geology of north-central portion Bangor and south-central portion Millinocket 1:250,000 quadrangles, J R. Griffin
Progress in mapping of the Friendship quadrangle (7.5'), D W. Newberg
Records of selected wells, springs, and test holes in the Windham-Freeport-Portland area of Cumberland County, Glenn C. Prescott Jr
Submissions from 1975
Ground water resource maps of York Co., W Bradford Caswell and E Melanie Lanctot
Bedrock geology of the Waldoboro East and Waldoboro West 7.5' topographic quadrangles, Maine, D W. Newberg
Progress of bedrock mapping in the Bangor 1:250,000 quadrangle, P H. Osberg
Submissions from 1974
Bedrock Geology of Eastport, Maine, Olcott Gates
Progress report of geologic mapping in the Ellsworth, Great Pond, Lead Mountain, Tug Mountain, Wesley quadrangles, Maine, Richard A. Gilman
Submissions from 1973
Report on Quaternary field mapping in the Waldoboro Area, Bjorn G. Andersen
Progress report to Maine Geological Survey: Mapping of the Waldoboro East and Waldoboro West 7.5' topographic quadrangles, D W. Newberg
Records of selected wells, springs, and test holes in the southern Washington County area, Glenn C. Prescott Jr
Allagash and Caucomgomoc Lake area, John Raabe
Year-end report, 1972, mapping in southern Spencer Lake and northwest corner of the Stratton quadrangles, Sandro Serra
Bedrock geology of the Bigelow Mountain Range, Stratton quadrangle, T I. Vehrs
Submissions from 1972
The geology of Poland quadrangle, Maine, Roy L. Farnsworth
Geologic history of the Burnt Meadow Mountains, Maine, Richard A. Gilman
Generalized geologic map of Maine, Arthur M. Hussey II
Submissions from 1971
Progress report: Bedrock mapping in the pre-Silurian rocks of Pierce Pond quadrangle, Somerset Co., Western Maine, Gary M. Boone
Geochronologic investigations in southern Maine, Douglas G. Brookins
Progress map of the Rockland and Thomaston quadrangles, Maine, C V. Guidotti
Records of selected wells and test holes in part of the Meduxnekeag River and Prestile Stream drainage basins, Glenn C. Prescott Jr
Records of selected wells, springs, and test holes in the lower St. John River valley, Glenn C. Prescott Jr
Submissions from 1970
Progress map of Pierce Pond quadrangle, Maine, Gary M. Boone
The Penobscot Bay region of Maine, A review of its potential as a shipbuilding area, Robert G. Doyle