BGS Thematic Mapping
The collection of map series held by BGS which correspond to the outputs of discrete projects. The maps often focus on a specific theme, and / or may have limited spatial coverage. The thematic maps include the following series: Applied Geology Maps (AGMs), also known as Environmental Geology Maps (EGMs) or Planning for Development maps, which were produced between 1975 and 1996 as part of 'geological background for planning and development' and preliminary sand and gravel projects carried out on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Scottish Development Department and the Scottish Office. Industrial Minerals Assessment Unit (IMAU) Mineral Assessment Report maps, published between 1971 and 1985 by the Institute of Geological Sciences. Oil-shale Seam Maps of the Lothians, published between 1977 and 1982 by the Institute of Geological Sciences (IGS) in Edinburgh.
dataset
BGS Homepage
- The BGS Homepage is an entry point to the BGS data services.
:
http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/dataHolding/13608193
English
Geoscientific information
GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0:
BGS Thesaurus of Geosciences:
EGDI
UK Location (INSPIRE)
Geological maps
Geology
Maps
Free:
Free:
NERC_DDC
-8.6500,
49.7700,
1.7800,
60.8600
GBN, GREAT BRITAIN [id=139600]
creation: 1971
1971
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1996
vector
British Geological Survey
Enquiries
The Lyell Centre, Research Avenue South,
EDINBURGH,
EH14 4AP,
United Kingdom
tel: 0115 936 3142
email:
[email protected]
Role: distributor
British Geological Survey
Enquiries
The Lyell Centre, Research Avenue South,
EDINBURGH,
EH14 4AP,
United Kingdom
tel: 0115 936 3142
email:
[email protected]
Role: point of contact
Data Quality
The specific lineage of maps will vary depending on the map series and the project which produced them. Refer to the relevant metadata entry for specific details. All maps that belong to this series have been scanned to the BGS standard (usually at 300 dpi).
INSPIRE Implementing rules laying down technical arrangements for the interoperability and harmonisation of Geology
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services
Constraints
The copyright of materials derived from the British Geological Survey's work is vested in the Natural Environment Research Council [NERC]. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the prior permission of the copyright holder, via the BGS Intellectual Property Rights Manager. Use by customers of information provided by the BGS, is at the customer's own risk. In view of the disparate sources of information at BGS's disposal, including such material donated to BGS, that BGS accepts in good faith as being accurate, the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the quality or accuracy of the information supplied, or to the information's suitability for any use. NERC/BGS accepts no liability whatever in respect of loss, damage, injury or other occurence however caused.
Either: (i) the dataset is made freely available, e.g. via the Internet, for a restricted category of use (e.g. educational use only); or (ii) the dataset has not been formally approved by BGS for access and use by external clients under licence, but its use may be permitted under alternative formal arrangements; or (iii) the dataset contains 3rd party data or information obtained by BGS under terms and conditions that must be consulted in order to determine the permitted usage of the dataset. Refer to the BGS staff member responsible for the creation of the dataset if further advice is required. He / she should be familiar with the composition of the dataset, particularly with regard to 3rd party IPR contained in it, and any resultant use restrictions. This staff member should revert to the IPR Section ([email protected]) for advice, should the position not be clear.
restricted
The dataset is made freely available for access, e.g. via the Internet. Either no third party data / information is contained in the dataset or BGS has secured written permission from the owner(s) of any third party data / information contained in the dataset to make the dataset freely accessible.
Metadata about metadata
11446516-5dfd-6c2b-e063-0937940a2c26
British Geological Survey
The Lyell Centre, Research Avenue South,
EDINBURGH,
EH14 4AP,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 131 667 1000
email:
[email protected]
Role: point of contact
2025-11-03