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 groundwater can flood basements...

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 W 8.5in x H...

Take on Utah with confidence in our Geology of Utah T-Shirt! This bold, short-sleeved shirt features the state's geologic map on the back and a small UGS logo on the front. Made from a soft cotton blend, it's perfect for any adventure-loving risk-taker! Other details:...

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 Salt Lake was at...

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: 30" x 36" (approximate)

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 newspapers of the time....

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 past century-and-a-half. Survey Date:...

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 of our state and...

Transport yourself back in time with our "Great Salt Lake and Adjacent Country Historical Map 1850". This expertly reproduced map, originally surveyed between 1849 and 1850, offers a fascinating glimpse into the early pioneer settlement of Utah. Covering the Great Salt Lake and its...

Embark on an adventure through the rugged and breathtaking terrain of the central Wasatch Range, specifically within the boundaries of the Lone Peak Wilderness Area. This map unveils the heart of this renowned region, celebrated for its unparalleled backcountry access, challenging ski descents, and...

Discover the beauty of Utah's highest peaks with the detailed wall map from the Utah Geospatial Resource Center (UGRC). This comprehensive map showcases the locations, names, and elevations of the 100 highest peaks in the state, offering a stunning representation of Utah's mountainous terrain.  The...

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 a lifetime searching out...

By: Michael R. Kelsey In this all new second edition of Technical Slot Canyons of the Colorado Plateau you will find over 330 pages documenting over 110 different major technical canyons plus many, many more smaller (though no less challenging) tributary canyons. Several 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 dried up during extended...

By: M. R. Milligan The captivating and oddly shaped stone sculptures that serve as the centerpiece of Goblin Valley State Park are the product of millions of years of intricate geological processes. As you wander through the park, you encounter rocks that tell the...

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 United States and Canada....

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 exhaustive summary of invertebrate...

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 have been sources of...

Utah's Jordan River runs between Utah Lake and the Great Salt Lake and is an extremely important water source for the Great Salt Lake. This guidebook defines river access points for recreational boaters on this urban water trail. Divided into 18 sections across Utah,...

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 away," writes Harris. Yet,...