Links & Resources
Below are resources that may be of interest to editors, publications specialists, and science communicators working on earth science topics. Have a resource you think should be added to this page? Let us know! Send your ideas to [email protected].
Geolex
The U.S. Geologic Names Lexicon (Geolex) is a compilation of names and descriptions of geologic units in the United States.
https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/Geolex/search

GNIS
The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) is a great resource for determining capitalization of official place names in the United States.
https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names

USGS Glossary of Geologic Terms
A glossary of common geologic terms provided by the U.S. Geological Survey.
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/gri-glossary-of-geologic-terms.htm

FGDC Cartographic Standards
Digital cartographic standards documentation for symbolization of geologic maps.
https://pubs.usgs.gov/tm/2006/11A02/

USGS Suggestions to Authors
Writing style guide for U.S. Geological Survey reports and maps.
https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/7000088
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AESE is the Association of Earth Science Editors. We are a group of editors, publishers, and science communicators coming together to share our knowledge and experience in development, editing, and publication of earth science content. Our members come from a range of backgrounds, from state, federal, and provincial geological survey editors, to freelance editors and university educators. The purpose of AESE is to foster education and improved communication in the earth sciences by providing efficient means for cooperation among editors and promoting effective dissemination of earth science information.