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Potential zones of high ground water transmissivity in the Richmond quadrangle, Maine
Robert G. Gerber
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Map 85-89a.
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Potential zones of high ground water transmissivity in the Westport quadrangle, Maine
Robert G. Gerber
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Map 85-89e.
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Potential zones of high ground water transmissivity in the Wiscasset quadrangle, Maine
Robert G. Gerber
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Map 85-89b.
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Surficial geologic map of Maine
Woodrow B. Thompson and Harold W. Borns Jr
Maine Geological Survey. Wall map showing the surficial geology of Maine. Includes sites of special interest, radiocarbon-dated sites, reference list, correlation chart, inset map of inferred extent of ice cover during deglaciation.
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The bedrock geology of the Bath and Portland 2 degree map sheets, Maine
Arthur M. Hussey II
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 85-87. Detailed description of stratigraphy, intrusive rocks, and structure. Maps of bedrock geology and tectonic features.
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Water quality in sand and gravel aquifers in York County, Maine
John S. Williams, Andrews L. Tolman, and Cheryl W. Fontaine
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 85-77. Describes regional water quality and discusses water quality at 24 potential contamination sites. Map shows aquifers, recharge areas, contamination sources, and monitoring well sites.
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Bedrock geology of the Gardiner 15' quadrangle, Maine
Donald W. Newberg
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 84-8
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Reconnaissance bedrock geology of the Bois Bubert 7.5' quadrangle, Maine
Olcott Gates and Sarah Cary
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Map 84-11
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Surficial geology of portions of the Grand Falls Lake area: An investigation of evidence for Holocene faulting
Geoffrey W. Smith
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 84-9. Map shows surficial geology of area bordering inferred bedrock faults.
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The geology of the Passamaquoddy Bay area, Maine and New Brunswick
Olcott Gates
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 84-10. Discussion of stratigraphy, intrusive rocks, structure, and geophysics.
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Bedrock geology of the Lewiston 15-minute quadrangle, Maine
Arthur M. Hussey II
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File No. 83-4. Also published in Thompson, Woodrow B., and Kelley, Joseph T. (editors), New England Seismotectonic Study activities in Maine during fiscal year 1982: Maine Geological Survey, contract report for U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, p. 19-31.
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Gravity survey of the northern Penobscot Valley area, Maine
Peter M. Messier
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 83-5. Includes Bouguer gravity map and map of gravity stations. Appendix contains latitude and longitude of stations, gravity in mgal, and Bouguer anomaly.
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Maine peat resource evaluation: Androscoggin, Cumberland, and York Counties
Carolyn A. Lepage
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Map 83-13
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Maine peat resource evaluation: Franklin and Oxford Counties
Carolyn A. Lepage
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Map 83-14
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Maine peat resource evaluation: Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and Waldo Counties
Carolyn A. Lepage
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Map 83-15
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Bedrock geology of the Fredericton 2-degree quadrangle, Maine
Allan Ludman
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 82-30. Discusses stratigraphy, deformation history, and fault systems.
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Brittle fractures in the Eastport 2-degree sheet, Maine
Olcott Gates
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 82-29. Discusses faults and other brittle fractures.
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Maine peat resource evaluation
Carolyn A. Lepage and Michael K. Mullen
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Map 82-14.
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Maine peat resource evaluation: Aroostook County
Carolyn A. Lepage and Michael K. Mullen
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Map 82-15
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Maine peat resource evaluation: Hancock County
Carolyn A. Lepage and Michael K. Mullen
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Map 82-16
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Maine peat resource evaluation: Penobscot County
Carolyn A. Lepage and Michael K. Mullen
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Map 82-17
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Maine peat resource evaluation: Piscataquis County
Carolyn A. Lepage and Michael K. Mullen
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Map 82-18
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Maine peat resource evaluation: Somerset County
Carolyn A. Lepage and Michael K. Mullen
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Map 82-19
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Maine peat resource evaluation: Washington County
Carolyn A. Lepage and Michael K. Mullen
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Map 82-20
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Reconnaissance surficial geology of the Calais [15-minute] quadrangle, Maine
Harold W. Borns Jr and Bjorn Andersen
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Map 82-1