Unpublished University of Connecticut Geology Department Field School Maps
Dates
Acquisition
2013-07
Summary
This series contains unpublished maps, cross- sections, and related information archived by the State Geological and Natural History Survey of Connecticut as part of the Survey Library Collection. These materials have not been reviewed for accuracy, consistency, or completeness. For many geographic areas, more current information exists, either in published or unpublished form. Maps produced by University of Connecticut students as an academic requirement of the summer geology field intensive during 1973-1980. This informal collection includes detailed geologic maps of the Bolton Notch and Burgundy Hills quarry areas. Student authors received high marks for these map products. University of Connecticut Professors Anthony Philpotts, [...]
Summary
This series contains unpublished maps, cross- sections, and related information archived by the State Geological and Natural History Survey of Connecticut as part of the Survey Library Collection.
These materials have not been reviewed for accuracy, consistency, or completeness. For many geographic areas, more current information exists, either in published or unpublished form.
Maps produced by University of Connecticut students as an academic requirement of the summer geology field intensive during 1973-1980. This informal collection includes detailed geologic maps of the
Bolton Notch and Burgundy Hills quarry areas. Student authors received high marks for these map products. University of Connecticut Professors Anthony Philpotts, Norm Grey, and Randolph Steinen
conducted the Connecticut field school; study topics included surveying, field mapping techniques, structural interpretation, geologic correlation, measuring stratigraphic sections, and underground mine mapping.
Maps include:
Bolton Notch (Pegmitite Ridge; mapped by M. Thomas; scale 1"=40'; May 1980),
Willington (L. Becker Property; mapped by C. Doyle; scale 1:600; Summer, 1979),
Burgundy Hill Quarries
(Map 1: scale 1"=60'; mapped by R. Hathaway, A. Merrick, D. Moroz, K. Brown; May 1973)
(Map 2: scale= 1"=100'; mapped by R. Burgess, E.C. Bartholomew, J. Adamik; May 1975)
(Map 3: scale 1"=100'; mapped by F.F. Hawkins, D.Kremser, K. Bohacs, P. Fontana; May 1975.)
(Map 4: scale 1"=100'; mapped by R. Nilson, J. Minard, R. Cruanes, A. Severini, J. Llopis; June 2,1975)
Field investigations and map production for educational purposes; content not included in any University of Connecticut or State Geological Survey publications. Paper and mylar maps donated to the
State Geological Survey; originals on file at the State Geological Survey Library. These materials have been preserved under a cooperative agreement between the State Geological Survey and the US Geological Survey as part of the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (www.datapreservation.usgs.gov).
These materials are offered in the spirit of open government. Reproduction of these manuscripts was conducted to the highest practical degree, within the parameters of the funding mechanism. Original
documents are available for inspection by contacting the Connecticut State Geologist.
Original materials are not available for loan; content accessable online through the Connecticut Geological Survey, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
http://www.ct.gov/deep/geology
