WDGER Introduces Enhanced Online Mapping Application

The Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources has introduced a new version of its interactive geoscience mapping application. The enhanced application allows one to create custom maps displaying various data and then capture the image as a .jpg file or download it as a printable .pdf file.

In addition to the previously available Washington Interactive Geologic Map and Earth Resource Permit Locations map, four new map themes are offered: Subsurface Geology Information System, Geothermal Resources of Washington, Tsunami Evacuation Map, and Washington State Coal Mine Map Collection.

This new public resource is accessible at the link to the Washington State Geologic Information Portal under "Resources for Prospectors" in the right-hand sidebar or at the link below:

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/Topics/GeosciencesData/Pages/geology_portal.aspx

The application appears well designed and the functions are largely self-explanatory although a detailed help page is available by clicking on the "?" in the blue circle in the top right-hand corner of the map screen and then on the "Help" link at the bottom of the pop-up box that opens.

You might enjoy playing around with it as a form of "arm chair" prospecting while house-bound during these winter months.