Contents

• Introduction
• Geologic History
• Features of Interest
• Geologic Map (pdf)

The Geology of Sebago Lake State Park by Arthur L. Bloom Maine Geological Survey Bulletin 11 Originally published in 1959 as Bulletin 11 Online Edition, 2006 Bulletin 11 is also available in print: Price: 75¢ plus 4¢ sales tax

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A note about the bulletin

The Geology of the Sebago Lake State Park by Arthur L. Bloom was originally published in 1959 and reflects the geologic understanding of the time. Since 1959, interpretations of the geology of the area have changed somewhat, but the localities and features discussed in the bulletin will be of interest to anyone planning to visit the park.

Related links

• The Geology of Sebago Lake State Park
• Bottom Sediments of Sebago Lake
• Songo Beach, Sebago Lake State Park
• Summary of Sebago Lake Shoreline Change Studies, 1990-1997
• Why is Sebago Lake so deep?

Geologic maps

• Bedrock geology of the Naples 7.5-minute quadrangle (1.5 mb PDF)
• Surficial geology of the Naples 7.5-minute quadrangle (2.5 mb PDF)
• Shoreline Classification of Sebago Lake (14 mb PDF)

Bibliography of Maine Geology - use this website to search for other recent mapping and geologic investigations in the Sebago Lake area.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Geologic History

Features of Geologic Interest in the State Park Area

• Bedrock Types
• A Glacial Erratic
• Till
• A Glacial Kettle
• The Songo River Valley
• Beaches

Geologic Map (pdf)

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Last updated on January 11, 2008

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