Links of Interest to Rockhounds in NC

North Carolina Geological Survey:  Excellent site with literature and maps for sale.  Visit their

                      office in Raleigh too.

 

US Geologic Survey:  Vast site with many resources.

 

Colburn Mineral Museum:  In Asheville, the museum houses an excellent collection.

 

Mineralogy Database:  Information in detail on minerals.

 

NC Department of Transportation:  Information on roads, county maps.

 

Resources for NC Earth Science Teachers:  This site has lots of interesting links.

 

NC Fact Sheet:  List of and links to USGS projects ongoing in NC.

 

Carolina Geological Society:  Organization of geologists in NC & SC.  Sponsors excellent, albeit                   technical field trips in area.  Write ups of the field trip can be down                                                                   loaded.

 

Southern Appalachian Mineral Society:  Organization of rockhounds in western NC.  Has good                   articles on some areas of geology.

 

UNC at Chapel Hill Department of Geology:  homepage for this department.  Often has good                                                                   stuff, such as virtual field trips.

 

Minerals Research Lab:  Sponsored by NC State U, and located in Asheville.

 

Bob’s Rock Shop:  One of the best websites of interest to rockhounds.

 

Reed Gold Mine:  Website for the State Park at Reed Gold Mine.