Resources
Organizations
Geological Society of America
, The GSA is one of the largest Geological organizations in the world
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
, The AAPG is a leading Geological association oriented primarily towards Petroleum Geology
Tennessee Geographic Information Council
, The TGIC promotes ethical, professional, and technical excellence within the Tennessee geographic information community.
American Institute of Professional Geologists
, The AIPG represents the professional interests of all practicing geoscientists
Government Agencies
United States Geological Survey
, The USGS conducts numerous research projects in the Geosciences
Natural Resources Conservation Service
, The USDA's NRCS helps people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
, TDEC helps preserve Tennessee's natural resources and employs a large number of geoscientists
GIS Data
Tennessee Spatial Data Server
, Hosts a wide array of spatial data for Tennessee
USGS Seamless Map Server
, Hosts a vast amout of data produced by USGS, downloadable through a web based map interface
NRCS Datagateway
, Excellent source of arial photography produced by the USDA's NRCS
National Atlas Data
, General spatial data for the U.S., produced by the USGS (Interesting surficial and bedrock geology layers)
Interesting Sites
The National Map
, produced by the USGS
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
, Real-time map of worldwide earthquakes
Google Maps
, An excellent popular example of an Internet Map Server