Introduction to Idaho Geology Web Course

The "Digital Geology of Idaho" systematically divides Idaho geology into individual teaching modules. The modules correspond with a 15-week Geology of Idaho course (Geol 456-556 for 2 credits). Modules can serve as a source of information, reference, maps and photographs of Idaho geology.

The Digital Atlas of Idaho is written at a more accessible level, and is a resource that also contains exercises for K-12 teachers.

A New Idaho Geologic Map

Another component of this project was preparation of a new Geologic Map of Idaho by the Idaho Geological Survey. The map on the left is a simplified version of this new geologic map. Each of the modules on this web site contain derivative geologic maps showing specific map units. The new Geologic Map of Idaho can be purchased for the Idaho Geological Survey.

Most modules have multiple digital watershed fly-through visualizations where geology has been "draped" over topography to provide a graphic visualization of the geology along Idaho river basins.

Bonneville Flood Visualizations

Module 14, "Lake Bonneville Flood", has extensive visualizations created by Dr. Shuhab Khan and his students at the University of Houston.

Slide Shows

Slide shows used in the modules include photos by Paul Link, and by Jim Cash of Moscow High School, and Reed Lewis of the Idaho Geological Survey. A pdf reader is needed to view slide shows and many of the images which enlarge to pdf format.