Digital Data

Overview

Digital datasets were developed by the South Carolina Geological Survey and are provided for general use. Users are encouraged to read the User Agreement.

Geologic mapping in the state of South Carolina has been done at a variety of scales; however, the standard scale of geologic maps produced in South Carolina is 1:24,000. Descriptions of downloadable projects can be found here.

The quadrangle status map indicates whether quadrangles have GIS data available. Other GIS data may be available for maps listed on the publications page. Contact Darby DeBruhl (debruhld@dnr.sc.gov) for details.

Digital Downloads

This section of the SCGS website is currently obsolete. We are working on implementing a streamlined, intuitive data release site to better address South Carolinans' GIS needs.

In the meantime, please contact Darby DeBruhl (debruhld@dnr.sc.gov) with any requests for GIS data.

Some GIS data may also be available via the The National Geologic Map Database (NGDMB), which is operated by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Click here for KML versions of select SCGS maps

Project Descriptions

The purpose of the data set is intended to assist South Carolina Geological Survey personnel in maintaining geological information for the state of South Carolina. The digital geologic map database for the quadrangle has been created as a general-purpose data set that is applicable to land-related investigations. *please refer to metadata for more information

ACE Basin

This data set is a compilation of 7.5-Minute quadrangle geologic maps located in the ACE Basin of South Carolina. The data was collected during original field work and/or compiled from existing geologic map data. The coverage was constructed by digitizing maps, compiling information onto a planimetric correct base, or revising digitized maps using remotely sensed and other information. The ACE Basin shorelines were revised using 1999 DOQQ aerial photos to a scale of 1:10,000.

Bluffton Area

This data set is a digital version of geologic maps developed by SCGS. Coverage consists of geologic units mapped by 7.5-minute Quadrangle located in the Bluffton-Hilton Head areas of South Carolina. This data was created from original field work and/or compiled from existing geologic map data. The coverage was constructed by digitizing maps, compiling information onto a planimetric correct base, or revising digitized maps using remotely sensed and other information. The Bluffton Area shorelines were revised using 1999 DOQQ aerial photos to a scale of 1:10,000.

Aiken County

This data set is a digital version of geologic maps developed by SCGS. Coverage consists of geologic map areas mapped by 7.5-minute Quadrangle located in Aiken County, South Carolina. This data was created from original field work and/or compiled from existing geologic map data. The coverage was constructed by digitizing maps, compiling information onto a planimetric correct base, or revising digitized maps using remotely sensed and other information. Dataset also includes drill hole and observational data by request. Georgia portions of quadrangles are not mapped.

Download the Informal Attribute Key (A formal attribute key will be published when the remaining quadrangles are compiled.)

User Agreement for South Carolina Geological Survey Maps and Data

IMPORTANT:

Carefully read the following; by using these data, you indicate your acceptance of this User Agreement. This agreement applies to both Digital PDF Documents and GIS Data files.

NO WARRANTY:

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Geological Survey (SCGS) provides these geographic data "as is" and makes no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of information contained in the geographic data. SCGS further makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, as to any other matter whatsoever, including, without limitation, the condition of the product, or its fitness for any particular purpose. The burden for determining fitness for use lies entirely with the user. Although these data have been processed successfully on computers of SCGS, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by SCGS regarding the use of these data on any other system, nor does the fact of distribution constitute or imply any such warranty.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

In no event shall the SCGS have any liability whatsoever for payment of any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or tort damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, any loss of profits arising out of use of or reliance on the geographic data or arising out of the delivery, installation, operation, or support by SCGS.

CREDITS:

Any hardcopies utilizing SCGS datasets shall clearly indicate their source. If the user has modified the data in any way, they are obligated to describe the types of modifications they have performed on the hardcopy map. The user agrees not to misrepresent SCGS datasets, nor to imply that changes they made were approved by SCGS. A Suggested Citation can be found in the (Other_Citation_Details) section of the metadata.

REPRODUCTION:

Reproduction and Printing of Map Publications for In-House use is permitted when accompanied by this User Agreement. Reproduction and Printing of Map Publications for the purpose of Resale is Forbidden. Please refer any request for copies to the S.C. Geological Survey.

Agreement update: 03/17/2010