Learn more about Oregon's geology

			Geologic Sightseeing The Oregon landscape has been shaped by plate tectonics and millions of years of volcanic activity. Visitors who travel through the state will find many opportunities to examine the scenic geology and see and collect samples of minerals, rocks, and fossils. Oregon can be divided into the following 9 geologic provinces, each with outstanding geologic scenery. Graphic by Elizabeth L. Orr, Geology of Oregon, available from Nature of the Northwest
	Maps and publications about Oregon’s Geology and its geologic treasures are available from the Nature of the Northwest Information Center, a partnership of the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries and the USDA Forest Service. Nature of the Northwest is open 9-5, Monday through Friday at: 800 NE Oregon Street #5, Suite 177, Portland Oregon 97232, ph. 503-872-2750, fax (971) 673-1562 Web address: http://www.naturenw.org. More resources on Oregon's Geology (and other interesting stuff) Places to see Learn more about Oregon's geology from the U.S. Geological Survey Columbia River Basalt Stratigraphy in Oregon Oregon Geological Society Interactive geologic map of Oregon (a cooperative project with the PSU Geology Department) John Day Fossil Beds A geologist's lifetime field list Oregon geologic field guides available from Nature of the Northwest DOGAMI links to Oregon Outdoors Learn more about Oregon from Travel Oregon Online Sparks Lake in the central Oregon Cascades offers spectacular views in a quiet setting.

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