Staff Picks

By: Jessica J. Castleton Flooding can occur not only from surface water, such as from rivers and streams, but also through shallow groundwater. In developed areas, problems can occur when groundwater is within about 10 feet of the ground surface. Shallow...

ENJOY SCENIC UTAH GEOLOGY IN THE 2024 Calendar of UTAH GEOLOGY. Photos are taken by Utah Geological Survey employees in some of Utah’s most interesting and unique locations. $ 6.95 each when you buy 10 or more. Discount applied at checkout....

Utah ROCKS! Rep the exceptional geology of Utah with this new tote bag design! Lightweight cotton tote bag with the geologic map of Utah printed on one side.  Exclusive design from the Utah Geologic Survey! Other Information: Dimensions:  L 12in x...

Utah ROCKS! Rep the exceptional geology of the state with this new shirt design! Super soft, short sleeved cotton t-shirt with the geologic map of Utah printed on the back. Nothing printed on the front. Exclusive design from the Utah...

By: Jim Davis, J. Wallace Gwynn, and Andrew Rupke This second edition of Commonly Asked Questions about Great Salt Lake and Ancient Lake Bonneville follows more than a quarter-century after the first edition. When the original was published in 1996, Great...

This stylized map is based on the Digital Geologic Map of Utah that was published in 2000.  This retro rendering is great for wall art that showcases Utah's myriad of rock formations in beautiful, vibrant colors.  Date first available: 2022 Dimensions:...

Published all the way back in the year 1891, this reprinted artistic view of Salt Lake City shows a unique perspective of the city from so long ago! Includes notated public buildings, hotels, railroads, schools, churches, suburbs, public parks, and...

This historical map reprint was first published in 1875 and depicts the fledgling metropolis of Salt Lake City, Utah.  Viewing the city towards the southeast from the north side, it's remarkable to see how far the city has come in the...

This historical map reprint displays the wagon routes in the Utah territory and westward used by pioneers and settlers during the middle of the 19th century. Compiled under the orders of the US government, this incredible map offers a view...

This historical map reprint, surveyed all the way back in 1849 and 1850, covers the Great Salt Lake and surrounding area of the Utah territory! Take a trip back in time to see our state through the eyes of the...

Hike, Bike, and Ski This multi-season map covers the area between Alta-Snowbird-Brighton (North) to Sundance (South). The photo side features the Lone Peak panorama (super-poster 6) and a view down-canyon (super-poster 8). Many popular winter routes are shown and the...

A wall map of the state of Utah featuring names, locations, and elevations of the 100 highest peaks in Utah. Map data compiled from the State Geographic Information Database (SGID). Scale 1:600,000 Size: Approximately 32" x 40"

By: John W. Van Cott Poverty Flat. Bearskin Gulch. Drunker Hollow. All Utah toponyms, or place names. Where are they? What is their history? Their importance? Do they exist today? John W. Van Cott has spent the better part of...

J. Davis and M. Milligan In addition to its splendor, Bear Lake is a scientific wonder. Over the past few decades, Bear Lake has been intensely studied because it is one of the oldest lakes in North America, has not...

By: M. R. Milligan The wonderfully grotesque stone sculptures that are Goblin Valley State Park’s main attraction are the consequence of millions of years of geologic history. Within the park are rocks composed of sediments from ancient seas, shorelines, river...

By: Dr. Orson K. Miller Jr. & Hope H. Miller With more than 600 brilliant color photographs, detailed line drawings, informative and illuminating descriptions, and critical identification keys, North American Mushrooms is the definitive guide to the fungi of the...

By: Richard A. Robison, Loren E. Babcock, and Val G. Gunther Few places have a better fossil record of Cambrian life than Utah. In Exceptional Cambrian Fossils from Utah: A Window Into the Age of Trilobites, the authors present an...

By: Steve D. Bowman and Walter J. Arabasz This map shows earthquakes known to have occurred within and surrounding Utah from 1850 through December 2016 and mapped Quaternary faults considered to be earthquake sources. The faults shown on the map...

This excellent and thorough guidebook makes the Jordan River Water Trail approachable, convenient, and fascinating. Everyone from first-time boaters to experienced paddlers can use this guide to find surprisingly unique and enjoyable adventures on Salt Lake City's backyard river. It's...

By: Ron Harris "Geology is the very essence of connecting with the land. It is the air we breath the water we drink, the materials we use to build...the energy resources we crave and the wilderness that takes our breath...

Utah is well established as a recreation playground, from world-class skiing in the north to 5 amazing national parks in the south. Our Utah Road & Recreation Atlas is designed to help locals and visitors make the most of the...

By: Ron Blakey and Wayne Ranney Imagine seeing the varied landscapes of the Earth as they used to look throughout hundreds of millions of years of earth history. Tropical seas lap on the shores of an Arizona beach. Immense sand...