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Layered Rocks of the Waterville Formation, Central Maine
Henry N. Berry IV
Maine Geological Survey, Geologic Facts and Localities, Circular GFL-71.
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The Ovens, Bar Harbor, Maine
Henry N. Berry IV
Maine Geological Survey, Geologic Facts and Localities, Circular GFL-74.
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Beach Exposures of Tree Stumps in Wells Embayment
Stephen M. Dickson
Maine Geological Survey, Geologic Facts and Localities, Circular GFL-72.
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The Iron Age of Maine - 1800's - Katahdin Iron Works
Michael E. Foley
Maine Geological Survey, Geologic Facts and Localities, Circular GFL-76.
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Surficial geology of the Bowdoinham 7.5-minute quadrangle, Kennebec and Sagadahoc Counties, Maine
Carol T. Hildreth
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 03-54.
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Granite Quarrying in Maine
Robert A. Johnston
Maine Geological Survey, Geologic Facts and Localities, Circular GFL-75.
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Red Beach Granite
Robert A. Johnston
Maine Geological Survey, Geologic Facts and Localities, Circular GFL-77.
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Hydrogeology of the Governor Hill Fish Hatchery Augusta, Maine
Marc C. Loiselle
Maine Geological Survey, Geologic Facts and Localities, Circular GFL-73.
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Geology near the Augusta Civic Center
Robert G. Marvinney
Maine Geological Survey, Geologic Facts and Localities, Circular GFL-70.
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Pillow Lavas I Have Known
Robert G. Marvinney
Maine Geological Survey, Geologic Facts and Localities, Circular GFL-69.
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Bedrock geology of the mainland portion of the Newbury Neck and Salsbury Cove 7.5-minute quadrangles
Douglas N. Reusch
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 03-92. Accompanies Open-File Maps 02-162 and 03-91
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Variation of beach morphology along the Saco Bay littoral cell: An analysis of recent trends and management alternatives
Peter A. Slovinsky and Stephen M. Dickson
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 03-78. Examination of shoreline types, beach profile shapes, erosion, and accretion along the Saco Bay shoreline. Makes recommendations for sediment management.
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Surficial geology of the Phillips 7.5-minute quadrangle, Franklin County, Maine
Kent M. Syverson and Rachel M. Greve
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 03-48
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Maine's Glacial Deltas
Woodrow B. Thompson
Maine Geological Survey, Geologic Facts and Localities, Circular GFL-79
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Surficial geology of the Bethel 7.5-minute quadrangle, Oxford County, Maine
Woodrow B. Thompson
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 03-45
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Surficial geology of the East Stoneham 7.5-minute quadrangle, Oxford County, Maine
Woodrow B. Thompson
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 03-4
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Surficial geology of the Gilead 7.5-minute quadrangle, Oxford County, Maine
Woodrow B. Thompson
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 03-58
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Surficial geology of the Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute quadrangle, Oxford County, Maine
Woodrow B. Thompson
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 03-5
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The Iron Age of Maine, Part II The Shapleigh Iron Company: A Foray into Industrial (geo)Archaeology
Thomas K. Weddle
Maine Geological Survey, Geologic Facts and Localities, Circular GFL-78.
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Scenic Ledges at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
Henry N. Berry IV
Maine Geological Survey, Geologic Facts and Localities, Circular GFL-63.
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The Geology of Two Lights State Park, Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Henry N. Berry IV and Robert G. Marvinney
Maine Geological Survey, Geologic Facts and Localities, Circular GFL-62.
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Mile and Half Mile Beaches at Reid State Park, Maine
Stephen M. Dickson
Maine Geological Survey, Geologic Facts and Localities, Circular GFL-60.
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Evidence of Ice Retreat, East Shore of Sabattus Pond
Michael E. Foley
Maine Geological Survey, Geologic Facts and Localities, Circular GFL-67.
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Surficial geology of the Lake Auburn East 7.5-Minute quadrangle, Androscoggin County, Maine
Carol T. Hildreth
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 02-165
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Surficial geology of the Lewiston 7.5-minute quadrangle, Androscoggin County, Maine
Carol T. Hildreth
Maine Geological Survey, Open-File Report 02-164