Search BGS datasets using GeoIndex; a map–based index of a wealth of information that we have collected or have obtained from other sources.
- navigate to your area of interest
- view and query datasets
- produce PDF reports
- clip and download data for your area
- enquire about data you have discovered
Further instructions can be found in the application help menu.
GeoIndex (onshore) web browser showing bedrock geology. Contains OS data © Crown Copyright and database right 2020.
Patchwork of a section of GeoIndex in Scotland showing the different layers you can view. Contains OS data © Crown Copyright and database right 2020.
The onshore GeoIndex has been designed to operate on both desktop and mobile devices. Contains OS data © Crown Copyright and database right 2020.
GeoIndex (onshore) web browser showing parent material. Contains OS data © Crown Copyright and database right 2020.
GeoIndex datasets are also available via web map services (WMS).
While we recommend that professional users access the GeoIndex, BGS also maintains a lightweight Geology of Britain viewer which is aimed at the general public.
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