BGS 50k Mapping
The most recent interpretation of the geology of Great Britain mapped to 1:50,000 scale by the British Geological Survey.
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Features & benefits.
BGS geological data overlaid onto 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey mapping.
Although geology of Great Britain remains largely unchanged, constant updates to the mapping are made as understanding improves with technological advances in investigation, excavation & natural ground movement.
![british-geologiogal-survey-50000-mapping-2 British Geological Survey 1:50,000 mapping from Joanna James Map Portal.](https://i0.wp.com/joanna-james.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/british-geologiogal-survey-50000-mapping-2.png?fit=435%2C238&ssl=1)
Product info
Supplied as a layered PDF combining vector (line and point) geology & image-based background mapping.
This British Geological Survey 1:50,000 scale geology product offers:
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OS 1:50,000 mapping
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BGS Bedrock (Solid) Geology
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BGS Superficial (Drift) Geology
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BGS Linear features – (e.g. faults and folds)
Also included where mapped are:
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Artificial Ground Geology
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Mass Movement Geology