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Geological Maps

Geological maps provide information on the geological composition of the superficial strata of the terrestrial crust at scales of between 1:25'000 and 1:500'000. 

Product Geological Atlas of Switzerland 1:25,000

8 January 2024

Geological Atlas of Switzerland 1:25'000

The Geological Atlas of Switzerland 1:25'000 provide detailed information on the uppermost sedimentary and bedrock layers/units.

Special Geological Maps

8 January 2024

Special Geological Maps

Various different geological and tectonic maps at scales from 1:25'000 to 1:100'000 supplement the information given in the Geological Atlas of Switzerland 1:25'000 and the GeoMaps 500.

GeoMaps 500

8 January 2024

GeoMaps 500

The GeoMaps 500 are a series of geological, tectonic, hydrogeological, geophysical and palaeoglaciological overview maps of Switzerland at a scale of 1:500'000.

General Geological Map of Switzerland 1:200,000

8 January 2024

General Geological Map of Switzerland 1:200'000

Geological map of the whole country based on the Dufour map of Switzerland. In eight sheets, published between 1942 and 1964, the General Geological Map is a historic document of the highest quality.

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Division Swiss Geological Survey
Seftigenstrasse 264
3084 Wabern