Interpreter of Geological Map of the Republic of Srpska
The Geological map of the Republic of Srpska (1:300.000) is the first clear map of Srpska that shows geological structure and the history of the terrain creation from the Paleozoic to the Quaternary, covering the period of more than 600 million years.Knowledge of geological structures is particularly important for every state, because it conditions the richness or poverty in terms of mineral resources. A type and kind of rocks are prerequisites for the creation of drinking water reserves, and bedrocks, together with climatic factors, condition the soil type important for food production. The relief is also conditioned by a geological structure and enables the utilization of water energy for electricity production. The Geological map of the Republic of Srpska 1:300,000 was created based on 43 sheets of the Basic Geological Map of the SFRY, 1:100,000, which cover the Republic of Srpska, with the participation of a large number of geologists.
The Geological Map of the Republic of Srpska 1:300,000 and the accompanying Interpreter were created in accordance with the Long-term Program for the Development of Basic Geological Research of the Republic of Srpska. The Geological Map of the Republic of Srpska 1:300,000 was based on 43 sheets of the Basic Geological Map of the SFRY, 1:100,000, which cover the Republic of Srpska, with the participation of a large number of geologists. During its creation, the map received a personal touch from the authors, as decisions were often made about what to directly accept from the BGM SFRY sheets, how to integrate smaller mapped units, and what to simply omit. This was a creative task that required a good understanding of the field conditions.