THE place for info. on WV geology, energy, industrial minerals, geologic hazards, topo and geologic maps, earth-science education, and much, much more
The West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey was established in 1897 by Legislature for “The preparation of special reports, with necessary illustrations and maps, which shall embrace both a general and detailed description of the geology and natural resources of the state...”
- WV Code, §29-2-5 (d). We continue to strive to produce up-to-date and accurate data and maps of our great, wild and wonderful state’s geological features and resources.
digital and paper maps, digital datasets (free and cost), publications,
