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General geologic map of the world

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Description World geology compiled by the Geological Survey of Canada at approximately 1:35,000,000 scale, specifying age (to era) and general lithology of major geologic units, with sources.
Originators Kirkham, R. V., Chorlton, Leslie B., Carriere, J. J.
Publication Geological Survey of Canada Open-File Report 2915d
Metadata Questions and answers

Related topics

Geology, Bedrock geologic units, Geologic maps, OGC WMS

States or counties

Africa, Asia, Asia Minor and Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, Central America, Europe, North America, South America, Southeast Asia
Reduced-size image of the map data, symbolized using lithology
Reduced-size image of the map data, symbolized using lithology

Geospatial Web Services (OGC)

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WMS Generalized lithology and age of major geologic units https://mrdata.usgs.gov/services/worldgeol?request=GetCapabilities&service=WMS&version=1.3.0