Geology – MDEQ
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Geology – MDEQ
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Office of Geology
The Office of Geology is the component of the Department of Environmental Quality. Geology is the basis of the environment. Information collected by Office of Geology research into Mississippi’s geology is vital to nearly every area of air, land, and water and benefits the people and economy of the state.
Work Areas
Mining and Reclamation
Regulates all surface mining.
Surface Geology
Maps surface geology, examines fossils, and identifies minerals.
Publications and Map Sales
Sells geologic and topographic maps.
Environmental Geology
Conducts research into environmental, engineering, and groundwater geology. Archives geological data collected by industry and the geophysical logging and drilling programs. Provides industry, researchers, and the public with updated geophysical information for the state.
Geospatial Resources
Administers MDEM, Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM), Energy Library, and GIS coordination activities.
Fossil Friday
Every Friday, a #FossilFriday photo is posted to MDEQ’s Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram page.
Click the link
for a more detailed description of each photo posted.
Direct Links
List of Publications of the Office of Geology
Flood Map Modernization
– status of mapping and viewer
Mining and Reclamation viewer
– view permitted mines
Environmental Geology
– geophysical information and viewer
Energy Library
— searchable database of oil and gas well and field information
Fossils
– fossil encyclopedia (in progress)
Coastal Geology
– Coastal Resource and GIS data
MDEM
– Mississippi Digital Earth Model
Useful Links
Mississippi State Board of Registered Professional Geologists
(MSBRPG)
Association of American State Geologists
(AASG)
United States Geological Survey
(USGS)
Office of Surface Mining
(OSM)
National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB)
Contact Information
Street Address:
700 North State St.
Jackson, MS 39202
Link to Map
Telephone:
Receptionist, (601) 961-5500
Publication Sales, (601) 961-5523
Fax, (601) 961-5521
Mailing Address for Inquiries:
Office of Geology
P. O. Box 2279
Jackson, MS 39225
Mailing Address for Orders:
DEQ – Accounts Receivable
P. O. Box 2339
Jackson, MS 39225
Geology
Announcements
Ask a Geologist
Fossil Friday
Map Monday
Mississippi Opal
Publications
Work Areas
Land
Water
News
ARPA Funding
Other Resources
Restoration
Permits
How Do I
MDEQ Virtual Classroom
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Contact
Locations
Mailing Addresses
Employee Login
Careers & Opportunities
Copyright 2026 Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
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ABOUT
ACCESSIBILITY
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LAND
WATER
GEOLOGY
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RESTORATION
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MDEQ
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Geology
Office of Geology
The Office of Geology is the component of the Department of Environmental Quality. Geology is the basis of the environment. Information collected by Office of Geology research into Mississippi’s geology is vital to nearly every area of air, land, and water and benefits the people and economy of the state.
Work Areas
Mining and Reclamation
Regulates all surface mining.
Surface Geology
Maps surface geology, examines fossils, and identifies minerals.
Publications and Map Sales
Sells geologic and topographic maps.
Environmental Geology
Conducts research into environmental, engineering, and groundwater geology. Archives geological data collected by industry and the geophysical logging and drilling programs. Provides industry, researchers, and the public with updated geophysical information for the state.
Geospatial Resources
Administers MDEM, Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM), Energy Library, and GIS coordination activities.
Fossil Friday
Every Friday, a #FossilFriday photo is posted to MDEQ’s Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram page.
Click the link
for a more detailed description of each photo posted.
Direct Links
List of Publications of the Office of Geology
Flood Map Modernization
– status of mapping and viewer
Mining and Reclamation viewer
– view permitted mines
Environmental Geology
– geophysical information and viewer
Energy Library
— searchable database of oil and gas well and field information
Fossils
– fossil encyclopedia (in progress)
Coastal Geology
– Coastal Resource and GIS data
MDEM
– Mississippi Digital Earth Model
Useful Links
Mississippi State Board of Registered Professional Geologists
(MSBRPG)
Association of American State Geologists
(AASG)
United States Geological Survey
(USGS)
Office of Surface Mining
(OSM)
National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB)
Contact Information
Street Address:
700 North State St.
Jackson, MS 39202
Link to Map
Telephone:
Receptionist, (601) 961-5500
Publication Sales, (601) 961-5523
Fax, (601) 961-5521
Mailing Address for Inquiries:
Office of Geology
P. O. Box 2279
Jackson, MS 39225
Mailing Address for Orders:
DEQ – Accounts Receivable
P. O. Box 2339
Jackson, MS 39225
Geology
Announcements
Ask a Geologist
Fossil Friday
Map Monday
Mississippi Opal
Publications
Work Areas
Land
Water
News
ARPA Funding
Other Resources
Restoration
Permits
How Do I
MDEQ Virtual Classroom
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Contact
Locations
Mailing Addresses
Employee Login
Careers & Opportunities
Copyright 2026 Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Disclaimer