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Supersized Topographic Maps
February 17, 2013 | MyTopo.com

The folks at MyTopo.com are now printing supersized topo maps; large enough make a huge 8′ x 5′ (or 5′ x 8′) map that will look fantastic on the wall of your office, conference room, lobby, cabin or den. These maps are custom-centered on any location that you pick using their online map-making tool.

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Wall Maps of US States
February 10, 2013 | Geology.com Store

Raven Maps are beautiful examples of shaded-relief wall maps that display the elevation of a state in vibrant colors. These large maps look great in a classroom, den or office. Use one to mark the locations of your work or company.

Cold Front Pushing a Dust Storm
January 18, 2013 | NASA's Earth Observatory

NASA’s Earth Observatory has an interesting satellite image of a cold front pushing a dust storm across the border between Colorado and Kansas in early January 2013. Drought in these areas is contributing to recurrent dust storms.

Changes in the High Plains Aquifer
October 11, 2012 | USGS

USGS has published: Saturated thickness and water in storage in the High Plains aquifer, 2009, and water-level changes and changes in water in storage in the High Plains aquifer, 1980 to 1995, 1995 to 2000, 2000 to 2005, and 2005 to 2009.

July Temperature Deviation Map
August 20, 2012 | Energy Information Administration

July was the hottest month on record in the United States. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has compiled a maps showing the geographic temperature deviation. The focal points of high temperature were in the northcentral states.

Oil from the Mississippi Lime
August 7, 2012 | Oil & Gas Journal

Several companies are drilling horizontal wells for light oil in the Mississippi Lime of northern Oklahoma, western Kansas and southwestern Nebraska.

101 American Geo-Sites
June 27, 2012 | Geology.com Store

Mountain Press Publishing has released a new book by Albert B. Dickas titled: 101 American Geo-Sites You’ve Gotta See.

It provides a two-page presentation on each site that features photos, text and a map. It is a good way to get a quick glimpse of these 101 fantastic sites. It sells for $23.99.

See a table of contents.

Mineral Clubs and Organizations Worldwide
June 13, 2012 | The-Vug.com

The-Vug.com has an impressive listing of mineral clubs organized by state. You might be surprised at how many clubs are listed and there is probably one that meets within a short drive of your home.

Helium: A Natural Gas Byproduct
May 30, 2012 | Geology.com

“Helium is produced by the decay of uranium and thorium in granitoid basement rocks. The liberated helium is buoyant and moves towards the surface in porosity associated with basement faults. The helium then moves upwards through porous sedimentary cover until it is trapped with natural gas under beds of anhydrite or salt.” Quoted from the Geology.com article.

Kansas Farmers Unite for Better Leases
May 29, 2012 | CNN Money

A group of farmers in Kansas explain how they pooled their land to build a stronger negotiating position with energy companies.

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