Geological Map of Mâcon at 1/50,000 (French edition): map, report & reading guide | BRGM

🏞️ An essential map for understanding the subsoil of the Mâcon region

The Geological Map of Mâcon at 1/50,000, edited by the BRGM, is an invaluable resource for studying the geological formations of this area. It provides a detailed representation of the different soil layers, their geometry, their Age, their origin and their physical properties.

Thanks to this topographic map enriched with geological information, users can visualize, analyze, and leverage essential data on the soil and subsoil.

🔍 A valuable tool for professionals and enthusiasts

This geological map is particularly useful for:

• Geologists and engineers wishing to optimize the exploration and exploitation of natural resources.
• Hydrogeologists, to better understand and manage the groundwater.
• Urban planners and developers, in order to optimize choices regarding construction and land development.
• Teachers and students, who will find a reliable source of information for their research and courses.
• Geology enthusiasts, eager to explore and understand the soil formation of this region.

🏗️ Practical applications of the geological map

The Geological Map of Mâcon at 1/50,000 contributes to:
✅ Identify geological structures for the implementation of works of civil engineering (buildings, roads, tunnels).
✅ Prevent natural hazards such as ground movements and seismic risks.
✅ Study the origin and composition of soils for the optimization of viticultural and agricultural terroirs.
✅ Managing pollution and its impacts on the environment by analyzing the permeability of the soils.

📍 Why choose the geological map of BRGM ? ?

🔹 Scale 1:50,000 : A remarkable precision (2 cm on the map = 1 km on the ground).
🔹 A rigorous scientific work, piloted by the Scientific committee of the map.
🔹 A reference tool used by professionals and recognized by academic institutions.
🔹 An official resource covering the entire French territory with more than 1,127 map sheets.

📌 Article features

• Title : Geological Map of Mâcon at 1/50,000 – BRGM
• Editor : Geological and Mining Research Bureau – BRGM
• Collection : Geological map of France
• Publication date : August 1, 2001
• Language : French
• EAN13 : 9782715916258
• ISBN : 978-2-7159-1625-8
• Format : 60 x 40 cm
• Product dimensions : 9.2 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Weight : 701 g