The mission of the North Carolina Geological Survey is to provide unbiased and technically accurate applied earth science information to address societal needs. This includes geologic maps, mineral resource and geochemical information, topographic maps and digital products, and earth science education initiatives. The agency examines, surveys and maps the geology, mineral resources and topography of the state, while encouraging the wise conservation and use of geologic resources by industry, commerce, agriculture and government for the general welfare of the citizens of North Carolina.
Geologic Guidebooks of North America
A database by the Geosciences Information Society, a group of Geosciences Librarians and American Geosciences Institute, this tool indexes small guidebooks and their locations for researchers.