Preparing a map for publication through the Idaho Geological Survey is a cooperative venture primarily between the author and the cartographer. We in the Digital Mapping and Information Lab are here to make accurate geologic maps the best we know how and to work with you to produce the map you want. We have developed procedures and standards to make this joint effort run smoothly and, most of all, to assure high quality in your map's content and presentation.
Maps take priority if subsidized with funding and are under time constraints.
Though we encourage authors to follow closely the map standards of the U.S. Geological Survey in preparing their manuscript maps, we have modified some formats to fit our particular needs and agency style. These format differences rarely affect submissions and are best dealt with on an individual basis. The flow chart and explanation give a brief overview of the key steps in transforming your map here at the Digital Mapping and Information Lab from a manuscript to a publication. The geology you submit must be traced on a mylar transparency registered to a topographic base or on a greenline base map. The Survey's Map Committee reviews the map for style and content.