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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
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

TTU Department of Earth Sciences | P.O. Box 5062| Cookeville, TN 38505 | Phone: (931)372-3121 | Fax: (931)372-3363