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Geophysics Data Viewer

An application created to make the geophysical data acquired by the Illinois State Geological Survey available to the public, scientists, and policy makers.
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IL3D

IL3D is an Esri Story Map that lets users interact with 3D geologic models for Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties by drawing virtual cross sections and boreholes.
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ILMINES

The Coal Mines in Illinois Viewer illustrates a general depiction of underground mining in the state.
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ILOIL

The Illinois Oil and Gas Resources map (ILOIL) provides online access to oil and gas related wells.
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ILWATER

The Illinois Water and Related Wells map (ILWATER) provides access to water and monitoring wells, engineering borings, and outcrops online.
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ILSTRAT

The Online Handbook of Illinois Stratigraphy wiki (ILSTRAT) provides the most up-to-date information on the stratigraphy of Illinois.
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PLSS

The Illinois Public Land Survey System (PLSS) lets users enter an Illinois address to determine its township, range, and section description.
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ILHAP

Illinois Historical Aerial Photography (ILHAP) is an interactive map created to help locate historical aerial photographs.
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Access Data from ISGS Research

Visit the Illinois Geospatial Data Clearinghouse to download published data.