What is the Pennsylvania Geological Survey?
The Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey, commonly known as the Pennsylvania Geological Survey, studies all aspects of the geology of Pennsylvania and makes its findings available to the public. We map the distribution of the various bedrock and surficial materials of the state, which is necessary for proper land use planning, ecosystem management, mineral exploration, and groundwater development. We also study various mineral resources, groundwater, and problems with landslides and sinkholes. We are one of the oldest state agencies in Pennsylvania, having been in existence most of the time since 1836. The current Survey is the fourth one, created by the legislature in 1919. The previous three were from 1836 to 1858, 1874 to 1895, and 1899 to 1914. We have two offices. The main office is in the Harrisburg area at 3240 Schoolhouse Road, Middletown, PA 17057–3534, phone (717) 702–2017. Our Subsurface Geology Section, which deals mostly with oil and gas, is located at 400 Waterfront
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