Geological Map of the Maltese Islands at 1:25,000 scale

This dataset consists of a geological map of the Maltese Islands mapped at 1:25,000 scale. It consists of the following layers: quaternary, tertiary, stratigraphical boundaries, bedding, faults and solution subsidence structures.
dataset
https://continentalshelf.gov.mt/downloads/geological-map-gis-data/
English
Geoscientific information
GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0:
Spatial scope: European Geoscience Registry - Projects:
14.18, 35.806, 14.58, 36.09
publication: 1993
1993
completed
vector
Director General
Floriana, FRN 1700, Malta
Role: owner

Data Quality

Original geological survey of the islands carried out at 6 inches to 1 mile scale by K.C. Dunham, M.R. House and A.A. Wilson on behalf of the BP Exploration Company Ltd., in 1955.

Published at 1:31,680 scale by the Ordnance Survey for BP in 1955.

Resurvey of the Upper and Lower Coralline Limestone formations at 6 inches to 1 mile scale by Martyn H Pedley, 1971-1975.

Resurveyed at 1:25,000 scale by Martyn H Pedley, School of Geography and Earth Resources, University of Hull, 1992.

Revised at 1:25,000 scale by Godwin Debono and Saviour Xerri, Oil Exploration Directorate, Office of the Prime Minister, 1993.

Published by the Oil Exploration Directorate, Office of the Prime Minister, Malta, in 1993.
Equivalent Scale: 1: 25000

Constraints

This data is available for free download. Proper acknowledgment should be given to the Continental Shelf Department.

Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information, yet no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy, adequacy, completeness, reliability or usefulness of any information. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate uses of the information.

The Continental Shelf Department is not responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions in the data provided and cannot be held liable for any consequences that such inaccuracies or omissions may give rise to.

Metadata about metadata

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Director General
Floriana, FRB1700, Malta
Role: point of contact
2026-04-29

Coupled Resource