OFR19-1, Geologic Mapping Forum 2019 Abstracts

Abstracts for the Geologic Mapping Forum conference in Minneapolis from April 10 to 12, 2019At the Geologic Mapping Forum in Minneapolis from April 10th to 12th, 2019, ~100 geological map authors, program managers and allied professionals from geological surveys and associated agencies met to discuss the status and future of geologic mapping in the USA and neighboring countries. The meeting was hosted by the Minnesota Geological Survey on the University of Minnesota campus. The meeting was held at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs on the West Bank campus, in the Humphrey School Conference Center at 301 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Participants were invited to present a 30-minute plenary or 15-minute talk, or a poster, and submitted a 1 to 2-page abstract published in this Open File. The meeting opened with registration and a reception on Tuesday evening followed by conference sessions beginning at 8:30 AM Wednesday and ending 2:30 PM Friday. Regional organization business meetings followed on Friday afternoon and Saturday