The Idaho Geological Survey curates thousands of historical
images and generates new images every year during regular activities such as
field mapping, outreach activities, conferences, and field trips. These images
inform geologic maps and other publications, as well as feature a wide scope of
subjects of interest including:
- geologic features
- landslide and earthquake events
- current and historic mining activity
- rock samples and drill core
- thin section photomicrographs
- scenic vistas of Idaho's wilderness
Development of a centralized database is currently underway to
deliver images that can be discovered by their attributes, metadata, and
geographic origin.
Photographs available to date can be found on the IGS interactive
map.