The Geological Field Guide Series has been a reliable and affordable resource for aspiring geological mappers –and more experienced practitioners than might admit so –for more than two decades. Mapping technique evolved fairly slowly during the first three editions of Basic Geological Mapping (1981, 1991 and 1995), requiring only modest amendment to this soundly written book. However, since 1995, GPS (Global Positioning System) devices and digital cameras have become more portable and less expensive for field use, and drawing and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software more widely available for preparing maps and report figures.

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