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The Geology of Mount Desert Island

A Visitor's Guide to the Geology of Acadia National Park

Geologic Maps

bedrock map

Bedrock geologic map (pdf format)
surficial map

Surficial geologic map (pdf format)

Two colored geologic maps of the island are associated with this guide. One, the bedrock geologic map (pdf format), shows the type and distribution of bedrock on the island as if all the overlying vegetation, soil, sand, and gravel were scraped off. The second, the surficial geologic map (pdf format), shows the type and distribution of materials deposited during and immediately after glaciation, as well as materials formed in recent times.


Introduction   Bedrock   Glacial   Processes   Conclusion   Reading   Glossary   Maps


Last updated on January 11, 2008