Geological maps

In February 1960, law n. 68 established that the Geological Survey of Italy (now part of ISPRA) would have also been responsible for geological and geo-thematic mapping as national cartographic body. Functions include production and publication of the geological map of Italy at several scales. The geological map is an official representation of the geological covering of the national territory based on data acquired during detailed land surveys and field checks. Once surveyed and collected, the data urdergone laboratory analyses and a further elaboration. The acquired information is then associated to the corresponding topographic base so that, through the use of conventional symbols, both stratigraphic position and petrografic characteristics of the investigated geological formations, are verified and validated in relation to the genesis and the relationships with the adjacent rocks. The Geological Sheets are for sale at the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (the official publication body of the Italian Government), in Rome, and at credited bookshops. Moreover they can be accessed at the ISPRA Library.

Geological sheets in flash format are available on the web site:

The Geological map of Italy at a scale 1:100.000

The Geological map of Italy at a scale 1:50.000