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2628AC Alberton. 2001. Classification of areas by geotechnical factors.
2628BC Endicott. 2003. Classification of areas by geotechnical factors. Compiled by Venter, J.S.
1:250 000 SCALE GEOLOGICAL MAPS
Each 1:250 000 geological map covers, with some exceptions, 1 degree of latitude and 2 degrees of longitude. They are numbered by latitude and longitude of the north-west corner of each sheet. Explanations to this map series are B5 size booklets. Maps are only sold with explanations where the latter are available. The 1:250 000 geological maps are overprinted on the Topo-Cadastral 1:250 000 data supplied by the Chief Directorate of Survey and Land Information, Mowbray. Gauss Conform projection,
Old Stratigraphic terminology.
2622 Morokweng. 1974. Compiled by Smit, P.J., from mapping by Van Zyl, C.Z., De Villiers, S.B., and subsurface data obtained by Smit, P.J., Retief, D.F., Wilke, D.P. & Erasmus, C.J.H. from approximately 2 600 boreholes drilled by the Dept. of Water Affairs. ERTS-image interpretation by Walraven, F. (Out of print)
Lithostratigraphic Terminology
2524 Mafikeng. 1992. Compiled by Michaluk, E., & Keyser, N. from mapping by Klop, A.A.C., Kingsley, C.S., Michaluk, E., Gribnitz, K.H., Prevost, X.M., Davis, G.M., Smit, P.J., Schutte, I.C., Callow, M.J.W., the Soil & Irrigation Research Institute (Land Type map 2524), LANDSAT interpretation of the Malmani Subgroup by Walraven, F., & Keyser, N. & Aeromagnetic interpretation by Stettler, E.H.
2620 Twee Rivieren & 2520 Nossob. 1988. Mapped by Thomas, M.A. & Thomas, R.J. Includes 2520 Nossob as an inset at a scale of 1:500 000.
2624 Vryburg. 1993. Compiled by Keyser, N. From mapping by Gribnitz, K.H., Schutte, I.C., Callow, M.J.W., Clubley-Armstrong, A.R., Du Plessis, C.P., Keyser, N., Labuschagne, L.S., Minnaar, C.L.J., Moen, H.F.G., De Wet, N.P., Van Zyl, C.Z., Prevost, X.M., Davies, G.R., & from Geological Survey 1:125 000 sheets 54 - Lichtenburg (1951) & 2625D - Barberspan (1962).
2630 Mbabane. 1986. Compiled by Walraven, F., from mapping by Du Plessis, C.P., Keyser, N., Clubley-Armstrong, A.R., Minnaar, C.L.J., Jantsky, G.J., Le Roux, F.G., Linström, W., Siegfried, H.P., Anhaeusser, C.R. & personnel of EGRU, Viljoen, R.P. & personnel of Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Co. Ltd., Krige, L.J., Visser, H.N., Truter, F.C., & Hammerbeck, E.C.I. Although this sheet is titled "Mbabane" the geology of Swaziland is not shown.
2632 Kosibaai & 27½32 St Lucia (two separate maps). 1985. Kosibaai sheet mapped by Rossouw, P.J., Engelbrecht, L.N.J., & Meyer, E.I. 1949-50; Van Wyk, W.L., Pienaar, H.S., Genis, L.M., Stulting, D.B., Teichmann, R.F.H., & Stratten, T. 1961-2; Klinger, H.C. 1972, Beater, C.D. 1974 & Du Cann, B.C. 1974-6. Compiled by Linström, W. & Wolmarans, L.G.
2720 Noenieput. 1988. Compiled by Thomas, M.A. & Thomas, R.J. from mapping by Thomas, M.A. & Thomas, R.J. & Malherbe, S.J.
2722 Kuruman. 1979. Mapped by Van Zyl, C.Z., Stulting, D.B., Wilke, D.P., Smit, P.J., Malherbe, S.J., Engelbrecht, L.N.J., Drewes, E.F.R., & De Villiers, S.B., at various times between 1958 & 1971, & compiled by Moen, H.F.G. (Out of print)
2724 Christiana. 1994. Partly revised & compiled by Grobler, D.F., from mapping by Van Eeden, O.R., 1934-35, De Wet, N.P., & Strauss C.A., 1938, Van Graan, S.J., 1946, Van Rooyen, L., Hodgson, F.D.I., & Van der Merwe, J, 1976, Liebenberg, J, 1977, Botha, P.J., 1985, Grobler, D.F., 1987.
2726 Kroonstad. 2000. Compiled by Schutte, I.C., from mapping by Schutte, I.C., Minnaar, C.L.J., Allcock, R.J., Zawada, P.K. & Stepto, D.
2728 Frankfort. 1992. Compiled in 1987 by Muntingh, D.J., from mapping by Keyser, N., Chidley, C.M., Groenewald, G.H. (M.Sc. thesis, 1984), Visser, H.N., Furter, F.J.J., Blignaut, J.J.G., & Rilett, M.H.P.
2730 Vryheid. 1988. Compiled by Wolmarans, L.G. From mapping by Furter, F.J.J. & Blignaut, J.J.G. 1935-44, Rilett, M.H.P. 1947-50, Visser, H.N. 1935-44,1959, Marshall, C.G.A. & Linström, W. 1982-84, Humphrey, W.A. 1912-14, Du Toit, A.L., 1918, Krige, L.J. 1923-31. Rossouw, P.J., & Morgan, R.P.E. 1950, Keyser, N. De Decker, R.H. 1980.
2816 Alexander Bay. Mapping in progress.
2818 Onseepkans. 2007, Compiled by Moen, H.F.G. From mapping by Moen, H.F.G. (1997 - 2000), Colliston, W.P. (1977), Toogood, D.J. (1992), Blignault, H.J. (1974) and Botha, P.M.W. (2000).
2820 Upington. 1988. Compiled by Moen, H.F.G., from mapping by Geringer, G.J. (UOVS), Abel, H.W., Moen, H.G.F., Fölscher, J.J.C., Smit, C.A., Thomas, M.A., Thomas, R.J., Slabbert, M.J., Praekelt, H.E. (UOVS), Agenbacht, A.L.D. & Jankowitz, J.A.C.
2822 Postmasburg. 1977. Compiled by Moen, H.F.G. Mapped by Boardman, L.G., Truter, F.C., Visser, D.J.L., Wasserstein, B. (1937-39). Wilke, D.P, Smit, P.J., Malherbe, S.J., Hohlbein,H.J., Smit, C.A. (UOVS), Van der Merwe, J. (UOVS), Van Zyl, C.Z. & Moen, H.F.G. Partly revised by Moen, H.F.G. LANDSAT image interpretation by Walraven, F. (Out of print)
2824 Kimberley. 1994. Compiled by Bosch, P.J.A. & Visser, D.J.L. from mapping by Grobler, N.J., Smit, C.A., Kleynhans, E.P.J., Behounek, N.J., Van der Merwe, J., Visser, J.N.J., Joubert, C.W., Potgieter, G.J.A., (all of UOVS), & Bosch, P.J.A.
2826 Winburg. 1998. Compiled by Visser, D.J.L. & Nolte, C.C., from mapping by Behounek., N.J., Bonnet, L.J., Grobler, Groenewald, G.H., N.J., Loock, J.C., Terblanche, S., Van der Merwe, J.J., Zawada, P.K.
2828 Harrismith. 1998. Compiled by Verster, P.S.J. from mapping by Botha, G.A., Linström, W., Marshall, C.G.A., Page, T.C., Morgan, R.P.E., Terblanche, J.C., Thomas, R.J., Turner, B.R., Verster, P.S.J.
2916 Springbok. 2001. Compiled by Marais, J.A.H. Partly revised and amended by Agenbacht, A.L.D. & Prinsloo, M.C. From mapping by Agenbacht, A.L.D. 1992-1994, Basson, W.A. 1988, Prinsloo, M.C. 1987, Theart, H. 1980, Van Aswegen, G. & van der Merwe, S.W. 1975-1977, Joubert, P. 1971, O'oKiep Copper Co. Ltd. 1954-1984, Joubert & Kroner 1972.
2918 Pofadder. 2007. Compiled by Agenbacht, A.L.D. and Praekelt, H.E. from mapping by Strydom, D. (1981-1987), Prinsloo, M.C. (1985), Joubert, P. (1971 and 1974), Albat, H.M. (1984), Venter, J.L. (1989), Maclaren, A.H. (1984), Paizes, P.E. (1975), Pretorius, J.J. (1987), Moore, J.M. (1977), Lipson, R.D. (1978), Rozendaal, A. (1975), Praekelt, H.E. (1981-1987), Colliston, W.P. (1981-1987), Toogood, D.J. (1997), Minnaar, H. (1998-1999), Botha, P.M.W. (1998-1999) and Opperman, R. (1999). Partly revised and remapped by Agenbacht, A.L.D. (1998-2001).
2920 Kenhardt. 1999. Compiled by Slabbert, M.J., from mapping by MacLaren, A.R., Harris, R.W., Agenbacht, A.L.D., Slabbert, M.J., Keyser, N., Clubley-Armstrong, A.R., Du Plessis, C.P., Labuschagne, L.S., Minnaar, C.L.J., Thomas, R.J., Wheelock, G., Moen, H.G.F., Prinsloo, M.C., Siebrits, L.C., Schutte, I.C., Malherbe, S.J.
2924 Koffiefontein. 1992. Compiled by Zawada, P.K., from mapping by Nel, L. (UOVS) 1977, McClaren, C.H. (UOVS) 1974, Zawada, P.K., 1983-4, Groenewald, G.H., 1984.
2928 Drakensberg. 1981. Compiled by Linström, W., from mapping by Du Toit, A.L. (1911-1914, 1916), & Linström, W. (1971-1972, 1978-1979).
2930 Durban. 1988. Compiled by Thomas, R.J., from mapping by Theron, J.C., Gunter, C.J., Linström, W., Marshall, C.G.A., King, L.C. Thomas, R.J., Maud, R.R., & staff of the University of Natal.
3017 Garies. Mapping in progress.
3018 Loeriesfontein. Mapping in progress.
3020 Sakrivier. 1991. Mapped by Clubley-Armstrong, A.R., De Decker, R.H., Du Plessis, C.P., Grey, P.R., Jantsky, G.J., Keyser, N., Linström, W., & Minnaar, C.L.J. 1980; Groenewald, G.H., Malherbe, S.J. & Slabbert, M.J. 1983.
3022 Britstown. 1992. Compiled by Loock, J.C., from mapping by Emslie, D.P., Van der Westhuizen, W.R., Lemmer, W.M., Terblanche, J.C., Strydom, D., & Loock, J.C (all of UOVS) & Malherbe, S.J. & Prinsloo, M.C.
3024 Colesburg. 1998. Compiled by Le Roux, F.G., from mapping by Nel, L., Le Roux, F.G., Whittingham, J.K., & Van Tonder, J.H., (1977-1981), Van Vuuren, C.J.J. & Keyser, U., (1947-1952), Bruce, R.W. & Kruger G.P. (1968-1971).
3026 Aliwal North. 1983. Mapped by Bruce, R.W., Krüger, G.P. 1968-71 & partly revised by Johnson, M.R. & Groenewald, G.H. 1978. (Out of print)
3028 Kokstad. 1981. Mapped by Du Toit, A.L., Caston, D.L., Walmesley, W.D., De Decker, R.H, & Linström, W. & compiled by De Decker, R.H. reprinted 2002.
3030 Port Shepstone. 1988. Compiled by Thomas, R.J., from mapping by Thomas, R.J., Linström, W., Otto, J.D.T., & Mawson, S.A. 1976-87 & published sheet 28, Pondoland.
3118 Calvinia. 2001. Compiled by de Beer, C.H., from mapping by Gresse, P.G. (1979 - 1982; 1992), Gray, P. (1979 - 1980), Wickens, H. de V. (1981), de Beer, C.H. (1982; 1991 - 1992) and Theron, J.N. (1992 - 1993).
3120 Williston. 1992. Compiled by Viljoen, J.H.A. from mapping by De Beer, C.H. & Viljoen, J.H.A. & reconnaisance mapping by Wickens, H. de V.
3122 Victoria West. 1992. Mapped by Whittingham, J.K., De Beer, C.H., Le Roux, F.G. & Van Tonder, J.H (UOVS) 1983-87.
3124 Middelburg. 1997. Compiled by Muntingh, D.J. from mapping by Van Tonder, J.H., Joubert, C.V., Dukas, B.A., Theron, J.C,,Gunter, C.J. & Tordiffe, E.A.W. 1974-1980.
3126 Queenstown. 1982. Compiled by Johnson, M.R., Marsh, A., Coleman, N., & Robertson, D. from mapping by Bruce, R.W. & Kruger, G.P. (Department of Agriculture & Forestry) 1968-71; revision by Johnson, M.R & Meyboom, A.F. 1974-76.
3128 Umtata. 1979. Compiled by Caston, D.L. from mappng by Du Toit, A.L. (1903-1913), Caston, D.L. (1976) & Karpeta, W.P. (1975-76).
3220 Sutherland. 1983. Mapped by Wickens, H. de V., Dunlevey, J.N., Whittingham, J.K., Stewart, D.N., Rosewarne, P.N., Badings, M.F., De Wet, J.J., Hiller, N. 1975-78. Revised by Wickens, H. De V. & Johnson, M.R. 1977-78. Biostratigraphic information by Keyser, A.W. Stratigraphic borehole localities. (Out of print)
3222 Beaufort West. 1979. Compiled by Marsh, A., Leaman, D.W. & Johnson, M.R. from mapping by Whittingham, J.K., Leaman, D.W., Caston, D.L., Karpeta, W.P., Dales, D.H., Rossouw, P.J., Gilbert, C., Johnson, M.R., Walmesley, W.D., Lindsay, R.G., Marsh, A. & De Villiers, J. Map out of print. (Out of print)
3224 Graaff-Reinet. 1994. Compiled by Hill, R.S. from mapping by Dukas, B.A., Van Niekerk, C.D., Tordiffe, E.A.W., (all of UOVS), Joubert, C.V., & Whittingham, J.K.
3226 King William's Town. 1976. Compiled by Johnson, M.R., from mapping by Johnson, M.R., Peters, E.A.W., Drewes, E.F.R., Mellet, P., Kopke, D., & Mountain, E.D. (Out of print)
3228 Kei Mouth. 1979. Compiled by Caston, D.L., from mapping by Caston, D.L., Drewes, E.F.R., Mountain, E.D., Johnson, M.R., & Landsat interpretation by Walraven, F. & Johnson, M.R.
3318 Cape Town. 1991. Compiled by Theron, J.N. from mapping by Theron, J.N., Beeson, R., Dunlevy, J.N., Hill, R.S., Glass, J.G.K, Gentle, R.I., Garny, W.H., Visser, H.N., Schoch, A.E., Rogers, J., De Villiers, J.E., Katzeff, J., Gresse, P.G., Siegfried, H.P., & Grey, P.R.
3319 Worcester. 1998. Compiled by Gresse, P.G., from mapping by Visser, H.N., De Beer, C.H., Glass, J.G.K., De Villiers, J., Hansen, H., Mulder, M.P., Hartnady, C.J.H., Treasure, P.A., Grey, P., Wickens, H. de V., Viljoen, J.H.A., De Bruyn, P.L., De Jager, F.S.J., De Swardt, A.M.J., Rabie, L.P., Theron, J.N., Gentle, R.I., Dunlevey, J.N., Toogood, D.J., Hill, R.S., Siegfried, H.P., Malan, J.A., Spies, J.J.
3320 Ladismith. 1992. Compiled by Theron, J.N. from mapping by Wickens, H. de V., Whittingham, J.K., Theron, J.N., Hiller, N., Dunlevy, J.N., Siegfried, H.P., Le Roux, P.M., Grey, P.R, Gresse, P.G., & Toerien, D.K. carried out from 1974-1981.
3324 Port Elizabeth. 1991. Compiled by Toerien, D.K. 1984-86, from sheets 9 Port Elizabeth 1928, 150 Sundays River, 151 Gamtoos River, 144 Port Elizabeth 1962, & from mapping by De Villiers, J. 1940-41; Whittingham, J.K., Hill, R.S., Johnson, M.R., Roby, D.J., Toerien D.K., 1970-83; & from unpublished 1:25 000 map by Scharf, H.T. 1977-79.
3326 Grahamstown. 1996. Compiled by Roby, D.J. & Johnson, M.R. from published sheets and from mapping of the area from 26°E to 26°30'E and 33° to 33°30''S by Wright, A.R. & Meyer, W. 1965 (revised by Toerien, D.K.), & by Toerien, D.K 1972-73, revised by Johnson, M.R.
3420 Riversdale. 1994. Mapped by Siegfried, H.P., Viljoen, J.H.A., Wickens, H. de V., Toerien, D.K. & Malan, J.A.(1984). Compiled by Malan, J.A. 1987.
1:250 000 SCALE METALLOGENIC MAPS
Each map explanation contains lists of commodity data & operating mining enterprises.
2328 Pietersburg. 1996. Compiled by Beattie, M. & Vorster, C.J.
2330 Tzaneen. 1996. Compiled by Beattie, M., Vorster, C.J., & personnel of the Geology Dept of RAU.
2428 Nylstroom. 2000. Compiled by Ehlers, D.H. and Du Toit, M.C.
2430 Pilgrim's Rest. 2000. Compiled by Oosterhuis, W.R.
2528 Pretoria. 1994. Compiled by Martini, J.E.J. & Allcock, R.J., assisted by Bredell, J.H., Hine, S.S., Prevost, X.M., Hammerbeck, E.C.I., & Vorster, C.J.
2530 Barberton. 2001. Compiled by Ward, J.H.W. & Oosterhuis, W.R.
2820 Upington. 1998. Compiled by Boelema, R., Bowles, M., Cloete, D., & Coertze, F.J.
2920 Kenhardt. 1998. Compiled by Boelema, R., Coertze, F.J., & Stapelberg, F.D.J.
2930 Durban. 2001. Compiled by Hira, H.G. & Ehlers, D.L.
3030 Port Shepstone. 2001. Compiled by Hira, H.G. & Ehlers, D.L.
3220 Sutherland. 1999. Compiled by Cole, D.I. & Vorster, C.J.
2922 Prieska. In preparation.
2626 Wes-Rand. 2006. Compiled by Pringle, I.C., King, H.L., Ehlers, D.L. and Oosterhuis, W.R.
2627 Kroonstad. 2006. Compiled by Ward, J.H.W., Ehlers, D.L. and Oosterhuis, W.R.
2830 Richard's Bay. 2003 Compiled by Oosterhuys, W.R.
3318 Cape Town. 2003. Compiled by Oosterhuys, W.R.
1:1 000 000 scale maps of 1 by 2 degrees square, matching the maps of the 1:250 000 geological series.
2326 Ellisras. 1999. By Elsenbroek, J.H., Lombard, M., Szczesniak, H.L., & De Bruin, D. Geochemical distribution in colour on two sheets of the following: Scandium, Titanium, Vanadium, Chromium, Manganese, Iron (Fe2O3), Cobalt, Nickel, Copper, Zinc, Arsenic, Rubidium, Strontium, Yttrium, Zirconium, Niobium, Molybdenum, Tin, Antimony, Barium, Tungsten, Lead, Thorium & Uranium. With a geological map, 4 tables, a key map and a short description.
Maps of South Africa
All 1:1 000 000 maps of South Africa are printed on 4 sheets and cover the entire country. (Price of Maps: R400, US$90 per set, Explanations: R170, US$38)
Geological Maps
Geological map of the Union of South Africa. Special Publication no. 5. 1925. Map out of print.
Geological map of the Union of South Africa. 2nd edition: Special Publication no. 16, 1955. (Out of print)
Geological map of the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland, with explanation and list of working mines. 3rd edition: Special Publication no. 18, 1970. (Out of print)
Geological map of the Republics of South Africa, Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Venda and Ciskei and the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland. 1984. Projection: Albers Equal Area with Standard Parallels 19°S and 27°S. (Out of print)
Geological map of the Republic of South Africa. 1997, released 1998. Compiled by Keyser, N.
Gravity Editions of Geological Maps, with Bouguer anomaly contours
Geological map of the Union of South Africa. 2nd Gravity edition. Special Publication no. 17, 1958. (Out of print)
Geological map of the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland. 3rd edition: Special Publication no. 19, 1970. (Out of print)
Geological map of the Republics of South Africa, Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Venda and Ciskei and the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland. 1984. (Out of print)
Geological map of the Republic of South Africa. 1997, released 1998. Compiled by Keyser, N.
Other Geoscience Maps
Mineral map of the Republics of South Africa, Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Venda and Ciskei and the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland. 1981. Scale 1:1 000 000
Metamorphic map of the Republics of South Africa, Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Venda and Ciskei and the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland, by Saggerson, E.M. & Turner, L.M. 1992.
Structural Map of South Africa. 1995. Compiled in 1990 by Visser, D.J.L. Albers Equal Area with Standard Parallels 20°S & 30°S.
Physical map of the Union of South Africa and adjoining territories, coloured to show height of land. Special Publication no. 8. 1931. (Out of print)
1:1 000 000 Route map showing gravity stations. Bonne's projection with Central Meridian 24°E and Standard Parallel 28°S. Supplied with Handbook 3. 1962.
1:1 000 000 Metallogenic Map of the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland. Second Edition. 2000. Compiled by Martini, J.E.J., Vorster, C.J., and Oosterhuis, W.R. With a list of selected mineral deposits. A new edition of the Mineral Map of South Africa, etc., 1981. Supplement to Handbook 16.
1:1 000 000 Total Magnetic Intensity Map of the Republic of South Africa. 2000. Compiled by Stettler, E.H., Fourie, C.J.S. and Cole, P.
1:1 000 000 Gravity Map of the Republic of South Africa. 2000. Compiled by Fourie, C.S.J. and Cole, P.
Metallogenic Map of the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland
Metallogenic Map of the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland, at a scale of 1: 1 000 000, available on CD-ROM, produced by C.J. Vorster, 2001. (Price: R500, US$300)
International Metallogenic Map of Africa
International Metallogenic Map of Africa, at a scale of 1:5 000 000, available on CD-ROM, produced in cooperation with the Commission for the Metallogenic Map of the World (CGMW) by Frost-Killian, S., 2003. (Price: US$1 000). Please contact S. Frost-Killian to order or for more information.
Pretoria & Environs.
Geologically surveyed in Nov., Dec., & Jan. 1904-5 by H. Kynaston, A.L. Hall, & Steart, F.A. Base map surveyed June-July & revised to November 1900 by No. 1 Survey section under H.M. Jackson, R.E., Field Intelligence Dept., Ar. Hd. Qrs. Pretoria. Scale 2 inches = 1 mile. (1:31 680).Out of print.
Orange River flood plain
Scour and deposition in the Orange River flood-plain: implications for land-use control in flood plain areas by Zawada, P.K. (Explanation printed on map). Scale 1:46 000. Covers the immediate vicinity of Upington. 1991.(Price: R100, US$26)
Seismic hazard maps
Seismic Hazard Maps for Southern Africa, at a scale of 1:6 000 000. Three maps on one sheet, with explanatory notes. Fernández, L.M. & Du Plessis, A. 1992. (Price: R100, US$26)
Energy map of Africa
Energy Map of Africa at a scale of 1:10 000 000. 1997, by Martin, M.L. Indicates coal, gas, oil, uranium and hydro-electric power resources, and electricity production. (Price: R100, US$26, explanation R20, US$5)
Metallogenic map of the Barberton Greenstone Belt
Metallogenic Map of the Barberton Greenstone Belt, South Africa and Swaziland, on two sheets. Scale 1:100 000. Compiled by Ward, J.H.W. 2000. (Price: R200, US$50 - see also Memoir 86).
Maps in this series use the old stratigraphic terminology. Where maps or explanations are indicated as being "out of print", photcopies can be supplied. (See Ordering Instructions).
Sheet 3: 2528D (Bronkhorstspruit) & 2529C (Witbank). 1962. Mapped using plane-table during 1935-37 by Söhnge, A.P.G. Revised by Spies, J.J. & Fourie, G.P. 1948-54, Visser, H.N. 1956, Schwellnus, J.S.I. 1949 & Viljoen, J.J. 1954.
Sheet 4: Rustenburg. Mapped by plane-table & alidade during 1935-1939 by Schwellnus, C.M. & Van Rooyen, D.P. & during 1947-48 by Morgan, R.P.E., Fourie, G.P. & Meyer, E.I. Northeast portion mapped on aerial photographs in 1951 by Coertze, F.J., Durr, K.W. & Morgan, R.P.E.
Sheet 13: 2429B (Chuniespoort) & 2430A (Wolkberg). Mapped by means of aerial photographs & partly with plane-table & alidade from 1948 to 1956 by Engelbrecht, L.N.J., Schwellnus, J.S.I., Coertze, F.J., Malherbe, S.J., Russell, H.D., Van Rooyen, D.P., Cooke, R. & Claasen, P.J.
Sheet 22: Nelspruit. Mapped partly on plane-table & partly on aerial photographs during 1934-37 by Söhnge, P.G., Van Zyl, J.S. & Joubert, G.K. Western portion revised on aerial photographs during 1954-55 by Mulder, M.P. & Verwoerd, W.J. List of new farm numbers on map.
Sheets 35& 36: Koedoesrand. Mapped by Visser, H.N. during 1942-1943 & 1945-1947 using plane-table, traverse wheel & prismatic compass.
Sheet 42: Soutpansberg. Western half mapped during 1941 by Van Eeden, O.R., Van Zyl, J.S. & Wessels, J.T. Revised by Visser, H.N. & Coertze, F.J. 1950. Eastern half Mapped by Visser, H.N. & Coertze, F.J. during 1949-50.
Sheet 46: Messina. Mapped by Söhnge, P.G., Nel, H.J. & Le Roex, H.D.
Sheet 54: Lichtenburg. 1953. Mapped by Du Toit, A.L. (1905), Von Backström, J.W., Schumann, F.W., & Le Roex, H.D. (1939-40)
Sheet 57: 2724B (Pudimoe) & 2725A (Schweizer-Reneke). Transvaal portion mapped using plane-table by Van Eeden, O.R. 1934-34. Cape portion mapped using plane-table by Strauss, C.A. & De Wet, N.P. 1938, & Van Graan, S.J. 1946.
Sheet 60: 2625D (Barberspan) & 2626C (Ottosdal). Mapped on aerial photographs by Von Backström, J.W. (1948-49) & Viljoen, J.J. (1955).
Sheet 62: Vereeniging. Northeastern portion mapped on plane-table by Rogers, A.W. during 1918-1921 & revised on aerial photographs by Jansen, H. In 1948; northeastern quadrant of the Vredefort "Dome", a portion adjoining Vaaldam to the north, & parts of the west and south of Vaaldam mapped on plane-table by Nel, L.T. in 1922, 1925 & 1934 respectively; remainder of the area mapped on aerial photographs by Jansen, H. during 1946-1948.
Sheet 63: 2628D (Balfour), 2629C (Standerton). 1971. Shows positions of gold and coal prospecting boreholes. Mapped partly on plane-table by Nel, L.T. & Rogers, A.W. in 1921-22 & partly on aerial photographs by Snyman, A.A. in 1955, Leube, A. & Schalk, K.E.L. in 1955-56,; Liebenberg, B.F. in 1956-57; Sehlke, K.H.L. in 1957-59; Steyn, A.P.A. in 1961. (Out of print)
Sheet 64: Ermelo. Mapped by Krige, L.J. 1922-25, by Visser, H.N. 1936-37 & Truter, F.C. 1946. Accompanied by a geological map of the coalfield at a scale of 1:75 000.
Sheet 69. Volksrust. Western portion of the area mapped on plane-table by Visser, H.N. & Cillié, J.F. during 1938-39. Eastern portion mapped partly on aerial photographs and partly on plane-table by Visser, H.N., Furter, F.J.J. & Blignaut, J.J.G. at intervals between 1935 & 1944, & revised in part by Visser, H.N. in 1954. List of new farm numbers on map. Accompanied by a geological map of the coalfield at a scale of 1:75 000.
Sheet 72: 2726B (Bothaville) & 2727A (Vredefort). Northeast portion geologically surveyed on plane-table by Nel, L.T. during 1923-1924. Remainder mapped partly on aerial photographs and partly on plane-table by Verster, W.C. during 1949-1952. Partially revised by Coertze, F.J. during 1961.
Sheet 101: 2729D (Newcastle) & 2730C (Utrecht). 1967. Mapped in part on plane-table by Rilett, M.H.P. 1952-53, & on aerial photographs by Blignaut, J.J.G., Furter, F.J.J., & Rilett, M.H.P. 1937-50, Visser, H.N. 1957.
Sheet 107: 2829B (Elandslaagte) & 2830A (Dundee). Mapped on plane-table by Du Toit, A.L. 1916-17, & Spies, J.J. 1942, & on aerial photographs by Visser, H.N. 1944-47, Dyjas, Z. 1951-52, Gribnitz, K.H. 1954, Rilett, M.H.P. 1954-55 & Genis, L.M. 1958. Compiled by Kingsley, C.S. 1967.
Sheet 119: Port Shepstone. 1946. Mapped by Du Toit, A.L. 1911-16.
Sheets 129 & 130: 3227D (East London), 3228C (Kei Mouth) & 3327B (Kidd's Beach). 1974. Out of print.
Sheet 136: 3326B Grahamstown. 1947. Mapped by Mountain, E.D. between 1935 & 1940.
Sheets 137 & 144: 3326D (Port Alfred), 3325D (Port Elizabeth) & 3326C (Alexandria). 1962. Mapped by Mountain, E.D. 1935-57 and on aerial photographs by Engelbrecht, L.N.J., Coertze, F.J. & Snyman, A.A.
Sheet 157: 2823B (Danielskuil) & 2824A (Delportshoop). 1974. Mapped in 1971 by Smit, C.A. & Rheeder, O.P.J. under supervision of Grobler, N.J. (UOVS) & Smit, P.J. ERTS image interpretation by Walraven, F.
Sheet 158: 2823D (Campbell) & 2824C (Schmidtsdrift). 1974. Mapped in 1971 by Van der Merwe, J. & Rheeder, O.P.J. under supervision of Visser, J.N.J. (UOVS) and Smit, P.J. ERTS image interpretation by Walraven, F.
Sheet 166: Schoorsteenberg. 1948. Mapped in 1942 by Rossouw, P.J., Blignaut, J.J.G. & De Villiers, J.
Sheet 173: Oliphants Hoek. 1936. Mapped by Rogers, A.W. 1907, Nel, L.T. 1927-28, Botha, P.R., Wasserstein, B., Visser, D.J.L & Boardman, L.G. With a detail sheet consisting of "Geological map of the Iron & Manganese occurrences", at a scale of 1:59 500 (400 Cape Roods = 1 inch) & "The Occurrences on the farm Bishop" at a scale of 1:7 438 (50 Cape Roods = 1 inch). Boardman, L.G., 1936.
Sheet 175: Griquatown. Mapped during 1938 & 1939 by Boardman, L.G. & Visser, D.J.L.
Sheet 198: Merweville. 1953. Mapped by Rossouw, P.J. & De Villiers, J. During 1940, 1941, & 1948 using the plane-table & aerial photographs.
Sheet 199: 3321B (Gamkapoort) & 3322A (Prince Albert). Compiled by Rossouw, P.J. from mapping by Rossouw, P.J. 1939, 1953, Meyer, E.I. 1947, 1953, Stocken, G.C. 1951-52, & Mulder, M.P. 1952-53.
Sheet 207: 2820D (Keimoes) & 2821C (Louisvale). 1966. Area 2820D & western half of 2821C mapped on air photos Von Backström, J.W. 1943-54. Northern half of area east of 21°15' mapped by Schumann, F.W. 1962-63 & southern half by Malherbe, S.J. 1956.
Sheet 235: 3419C & D (Gansbaai) & 3420C (Bredasdorp). Mapped by means of aerial photographs by Spies, J.J. in 1958 & by Engelbrecht, L.N.J, & Viljoen, J.J. during 1954.
Sheets 236 & 248: 2818D (Dabenoris), 2819C (Onseepkans) & 2817D (Vioolsdrift), 2818C (Goodhouse). 1972. On one sheet. Mapped on air photos by De Villiers, J., Visser, D.J.L., Von Backström, J.W. & Du Plessis, P.G., & compiled by Von Backström, W. 1953.
Sheet 241: Nieuwoudtville. Mapped on aerial photographs by Coetzee, C.B., Spies, J.J., Jansen, H. & Snyman, A.A. during 1952-53.
Sheet 245: 3318B (Malmesbury) & 3319A (Ceres). 1974. Out of print.
Sheet 246: 3319C (Worcester), 3419A (Caledon) & portions of Sheets 3318D (Stellenbosch) & 3418B (Somerset West). Compiled by John De Villiers during 1955 from mapping, by means of aerial photographs, by John de Villiers, Jansen, H. & Mulder, M.P. (1949 to 1954). (Out of print)
Sheet 253: Bitterfontein. Mapped on aerial photographs by Jansen, H. During 1950, 1953 & 1954. (Out of print)
Sheet 254: 3118C (Doringbaai) & 3218A (Lamberts Bay). Mapped by means of aerial photographs during 1954-55 by Toerien, D.K. & from 1960-65 by Visser, H.N. Compiled by Visser, H.N. 1969.
Sheet 255: 3217D & 3218C (St Helenabaai), 3317B & 3318A (Saldanhabaai). Mapped by means of aerial photographs from 1967 to 1969 by Visser, H.N. & Schoch, A.E., of the University of Stellenbosch. The part west of longitude 18°15'E and north of latitude 33°10' S was also mapped on plane-table by Truter, F.C. & Kuschke, G.S.J. during 1940-41. 1972. (Out of print)
Sheets 256 & 257: Richtersveld northern and southern parts. One map on two sheets. Mapped using aerial photographs by Söhnge, A.P.G. & De Villiers, John. 1943-45.
The following 1:125 000 maps were issued as parts of memoirs:
Geological map of Northern Natal coalfield - Area No.1. [Coal Memoir no. 1, 1940]. (Out of print)
Geological map of Northern Natal coalfield - Area No.2. [Coal Memoir no. 2, 1952]. (Out of print)
The Geology of the Country around Bethlehem and Kestell. [Memoir 33. 1937] (Out of print)
Geodynamic map of the Gondwana Supercontinent assembly
International Metallogenic Map of Africa
Map publications of the SADC Mining Sector Coordinating Unit
Geology of the Limpopo Belt and environs. Contribution to "A Field Workshop on Granulites and Deep crustal Tectonics, 1990". Map on 2 sheets, legend on 2 sheets. Scale 1:500 000. Compiled by Brandl, G. 1995. Source of Data: Published maps of the Geological Surveys of Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa & Zimbabwe. Additional information from Bolender, F., Blenkinsop, T.G., Coward, M.P., de Wit, M.J., McCourt, S.M., Paya, P.K., Pretorius, S.J., Ridley, J., Roering, C., Smit, C.A., Tsunugae, T., van Reenen, D.D., Rollinson, H., Vearncombe, J.R., Watkeys, M.K. & Wilson, J.F. (Price: R300, US$70)
Carta dos recursos minerais. 1:1 000 000 Minerals map. 1998. On four sheets. (Price: R400, US$90)
Ministère de L'Industrie et de L'Energie.
(Price of set of four maps, including explanations: R500, US$95)
Other maps in this series have been published by the Benin Ministry of Industry & Energy.
Geological map of the Republic of the Congo (in French). Scale 1:1 000 000. 1993. Two sheets. (Price: R340, US$80)
Metallogenic map of the Republic of the Congo (in French). Scale 1:1 000 000. 1993. Two sheets. (Price: R340, US$80)
Geological map of the Republic of Gabon (in French). Scale 1:1 000 000. 2002. One sheet. (Price: R340, US$80)
Metallogenic map of the Republic of Mozambique (in Portuguese). 1993. On four sheets. At a scale of 1:1 000 000. Joint publication of the Instituto Nacional de Geologia de Moçambique and the Geological Survey of South Africa. (Price: R400, US$90)
Geological and mineral deposits map of the Mozambican Phanerozoic (in English and Portuguese). 2004. On four sheets by Lächelt, S., Marques, J.M., Daudi, E.X.F. and Mamad, A.V. At a scale of 1:1 000 000. Cooperative publication of the Instituto Nacional de Geologia de Moçambique and the Council for Geoscience. (Price: R400, US$90)
Quarter degree sheet 106: Makami Depression. 1994.
Geodynamic map of the Gondwana Supercontinent assembly In four Sheets.
Published by the Council for Geoscience and Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières, France. 1996. (Price for set of four maps: US$50)
International Metallogenic Map of Africa
International Metallogenic Map of Africa, 2001. Scale 1:5 000 000, on four sheets, prepared by the South African Council for Geoscience under the auspices of the Commission for the Geological Map of the World (CGMW) and with UNESCO support. Compiled by: Veselinovic-Williams, M., Frost-Killian, S., Motsepe, L.J., De Klerk, S.L. and Oosterhuis, W.R. (Price: US$60 or SA Rand equivalent at current exchange rate)
Map publications of the SADC Mining Sector Coordinating Unit
No. 1 Bathymetry of the continental shelf off the Republic of South Africa and South West Africa. 1977. Explanatory notes by Dingle, R.V., Moir, G.J., Bremner, J.M., & Rogers, J. Scale 1:2 000 000. (Out of print)
No. 2 Geology of the continental margin between Walvis Bay and Ponta Do Ouro. 1975. Explanatory notes by Dingle, R.V. & Siesser, W.G. Scale 1:2 000 000. (Price: R100, US$33)
No. 3 Texture and composition of surficial sediments of the continental margin of the Republics of South Africa, Transkei and Ciskei. 1986. 15 maps on four sheets to the scale of 1:5 000 000. The map titles are: Bathymetry, Sample distribution, Texture, Composition, Gravel, Sand, Silt, Clay, Total mud, Fµcal pellets, Terrigenous detritus, Glauconite, Carbonate-Apatite, Calcium carbonate, Organic matter. (Price for the set of 4 sheets: R400, US$90 or R100, US$26 per sheet)
Onshore/offshore map series
Coastal-zone morphology & geology: Hermanus. 1991. Compiled by Bremner, J.M. & Malan,
J.A. Two maps on one sheet. Top left corner is 34 15'S, 19 00'E. (Price: R100, US$26)
(Price of all maps: R100, US$26. Price of Explanations: R20, US$10, except where specified differently)
Explanation: The geology of the Morokweng area by Gabrielli, F., 2008. (Price of explanation: R90, US$24)
Also available in a Gravity Edition with Bouguer Anomaly contours overprint.
Explanation by Michaluk, E. & Moen, H.F.G. 44 pp., 8 photos, 8 figs.
Also available in a Gravity Edition with Bouguer Anomaly contours overprint.
Explanation by Thomas, R.J., Thomas, M.A. & Malherbe, S.J. 17 pp., 8 photos.
Also available in a Gravity Edition with Bouguer Anomaly contours overprint.
Also supplied with Bulletin 122, "The geology and geochemistry of the Ventersdorp Supergroup in the area between Vryburg, Ottosdal and Mafikeng".
Explanation by Keyser, N. & Du Plessis, C.P. 1993. 28 pp., 11 photos.
Explanation by Walraven, F. 22 pp., 3 photos., 1 table.
St Lucia sheet compiled by Linström, W. & Wolmarans, L.G. from mapping by Van Wyk, W.L., Pienaar, H.S., Stulting, D.B., Teichmann, R.F.H., Stratten, T., Genis, L.M., Hemans, D.A., Klinger, H.C., Du Cann, B.C., Smith, N.J.P., Linström, W., De Decker, R.H., Churchard, G.O., Watkins, D.L., & Charlesworth, E.G. (Thesis, Univ. Natal, 1981).
Kosibaai explanation by Du Preez, J.W. & Wolmarans, L.G. Includes information from logs of boreholes ZOE.A (Anglo Transvaal Ltd.), ZOE.B, ZOE.C (Zululand Oil Prospecting Co.), ZE1/71 & ZF1/72 (SOEKOR). Lists 27 fossil sites. 4 photos. 1986.
St Lucia explanation by Wolmarans, L.G. & Du Preez, J.W. Includes information from logs of boreholes ZOE.NZA (Zululand Oil Prospecting Co.), ZD1/71, ZG1/72,ZH1/74 (SOEKOR), ZO1 (Geological Survey) & ZU1 (Sorepmas). Lists 71 fossil sites. 42 pp., 6 photos. 1986.
Also available in a Gravity Edition with Bouguer Anomaly contours overprint.
Explanation by Thomas, R.J. & Thomas, M.A. 7 photos, 16 pp.
Explanation printed on map.
Explanation by Schutte, I.C. 1995. 58 pp., 15 photos, 1 fig.
Explanation by Schutte, I.C. 1994. 84 pp., 18 figs, 8 photos, 2 tables.
Also available in a Gravity Edition with Bouguer Anomaly contours overprint.
Explanation by Muntingh, D.J. 23 pp., 7 photos, fold-out geological column. 1989.
Explanation by Linström, W. 48 pp., 16 photos, list of mineral occurrences. 1988.
Explanation by Moen, H.F.G. & Toogood, D.J. 101 pp., 84 figures, including colour photographs, 7 Tables. 2007. Price of explanation: R90, US$24
Also available in a Gravity Edition with Bouguer Anomaly contours overprint. (Out of print)
Explanation by Moen, H.F.G. 160 pp., 118 figures, including colour photographs, 22 Tables and a list of Places of Geological Interest. 2007. Price of explanation: R50, US$18
Explanation, by Moen, H.F.G. Printed on map.
Explanation by Bosch, P.J.A. 1993. 60 pp., 13 photos, 4 figs, list of Kimberlite occurrences & sketch map.
Explanation by Nolte, C.C. 32 pp, 7 photos, 8 sections, list of Kimberlite occurrences, lithostratigraphic sections of Tierberg Formation, Adelaide & Tarkastad Subgroups, Molteno, Elliot & Clarens Formations. Cross-section through Soutpan, Lithostratigraphic column of the Central Rand Group in the Welkom Goldfield, analyses of salt. 1996.
Explanation by Johnson, M.R. & Vorster, C.J. 24 pp., 4 photos, 1 table. 1994.
Explanation: The geology of the Springbok area by Marais, J.A.H., Agenbacht, A.L.D., Prinsloo, M. & Basson, W.A. 103 pp., various maps, figures and photographs. 2001. (Price of explanation: R90.00, US$24)
Explanation by Agenbacht, A.L.D. 2007. 89 pp, 75 figs (many of which are colour photographs), 4 tables. (Price of explanation: R90.00, US$24)
Explanation by Slabbert, J., Moen, H.F.G., & Boelema, R. 1999. 123 pp, 43 figs, Aeromagnetic image in colour in pocket.
Also available in a Gravity Edition with Bouguer Anomaly contours overprint.
Explanation by Zawada, P.K. 30 pp., 3 photos. 1992.
Explanation by Linström, W. 33 pp., 6 photos. 1983.
Explanation by Linström, W. 33 pp., 8 photos, list of mineral occurrences.
Explanation by Siebrits, L.B. 19 pp., 14 photos, 1 table.
Also available in a Gravity Edition with Bouguer Anomaly contours overprint.
Explanation by Prinsloo, M.C. 44 pp., 11 photos.
Explanation by Le Roux, F.G. 1993. 12 pp.
Explanation by Bruce, R.W., Krüger, G.P. & Johnson, M.R. 7 pp.
Explanation by De Decker, R.H. 22 pp.
Explanation by Thomas, R.J. 136 pp, 38 photos, 2 tables incl. List of mineral occurrences, fold-out section at 1:250 000 in colour through the Kwalembe batholith, Fafa batholith, Belmont Pluton, Oribi Gorge batholith and Port Edward Pluton.
Explanation: The geology of the Calvinia area by De Beer, C.H., Gresse, P.G., Theron, J.N. & Almond, J.E., 2002. 92 pp., 58 photos (many of them full-colour), 18 figs., 4 tables. (Price of explanation: R90, US$24)
Also available in a Gravity Edition with Bouguer Anomaly contours overprint.
Explanation by Viljoen, J.H.A. 30 pp., 12 photos, 3 figs.
Also available in a Gravity Edition with Bouguer Anomaly contours overprint.
Explanation by Le Roux, F.G. & Keyser, A.W. 31 pp., 15 photos, 2 figs, list of Kimberlites.
Explanation: The geology of the Middelburg area by Cole, D.I., Neveling, J., Hattingh, J., Chevalier, L.P., Reddering, J.S.V. & Bender, P.A., 2004. 43 pp., 39 figs. (many of them full-colour), 2 tables. (Price of explanation: R90, US$24)
Explanation by Johnson, M.R.
Explanation by Karpeta, W.P. & Johnson, M.R. 1979. 16 pp.
Explanation by Theron, J.N. 1983. 18 pp, 6 pl.
Explanation by Johnson, M.R. & Keyser, A.W. 1979. 14 pp.
Explanation by Hill, R.S. 1993. 31 pp., 2 photos, 6 figs, incl. map showing locality of boreholes SC3/67, CR1/68, & UR1/66. 31 pp, 8 fig, incl. 2 photos.
Explanation printed on map, by Johnson, M.R. & Keyser, A.W.
Explanation by Johnson, M.R. & Caston, D.L. 1979. 7 pp.
Explanation by Theron, J.N., Gresse, P.G., Siegfried, H.P. & Rogers, J. 140 pp., 44 photos., foldout maps of Stellenbosh, Kuilsrivier- Helderberg, Paardeberg, Paarl & Darling Plutons. 1991.
Explanation by Gresse, P.G. & Theron, J.N. 89 pp., 18 photos, 11 figs, 3 tables, list of fossils in the Bokkeveld Group. 1993.
Explanation by Theron, J.N., Wickens, H. de V. & Gresse, P.G. 99 pp., 35 photos, 9 figs, list of fossils in the Bokkeveld Group. 1991.
Explanation by Toerien, D.K. & Hill, R.S. 35 pp., 2 photos., 1991.
Explanation by Johnson, M.R. & Le Roux, F.G. 41 pp.,9 photos, 1 figure, 2 tables. 1994.
Explanation by Malan, J.A. & Viljoen, J.H.A. 63 pp., 25 photos, 5 figs, 1 tab. 1994.
Explanation: The Metallogeny of the Pietersburg & Tzaneen Areas, by Bullen, W.D., Wilson, M.G.C. & Vorster, C.J. 1995. 85 pp. 5 figs, incl. 1:250 000 map in colour of the Murchison Range.
Explanation: The Metallogeny of the Pietersburg & Tzaneen Areas, by Bullen, W.D., Wilson, M.G.C. & Vorster, C.J. 1995. 85 pp., 5 figs, incl. 1:250 000 map in colour of the Murchison Range.
Explanation: Explanation of the Nylstroom metallogenic map Sheet 2428, by Ehlers, D.L. and Du Toit, M.C. 2002. 118 pp., 39 figs, list of occurrences and deposits. (Price of explanation: R90, US$24)
Explanation: Explanation of the Pilgrim's Rest metallogenic map sheet 2430, by Oosterhuis, W.R. 2002. 63 pp., 14 figs, 3 tables. (Price of explanation: R90, US$24)
Explanation: The Metallogeny of the Pretoria area, by Martini, J.E.J. & Vorster, C.J. 1994. 58 pp.
Explanation: Explanation of the Barberton metallogenic map sheet 2530, by Ward, J.H.W. 2002. 67 pp., 17 figs., 4 colour photos, list of mineral occurrences. (Price of explanation: R90, US$24)
Explanation: The Metallogeny of the Upington-Kenhardt Area, by Du Toit M.C. 1998. 133 pages. 25 monochrome figures of which 3 are folders.
Explanation: The Metallogeny of the Upington-Kenhardt Area, by Du Toit M.C. 1998. 133 pages. 25 monochrome figures of which 3 are folders.
Explanation: Explanation of the 2930 Durban and 3030 Port Shepstone metallogenic maps, by Hira H. & Ehlers, D.L. 2003. 28 pages, 12 figs, 9 tables and an Appendix listing the mineral deposits and occurrences on these sheets. (Price of explanation: R90, US$24)
Explanation: Explanation of the 2930 Durban and 3030 Port Shepstone metallogenic maps, by Hira H. & Ehlers, D.L. 2003. 28 pages, 12 figs, 9 tables and an Appendix listing the mineral deposits and occurrences on these sheets. (Price of explanation: R90, US$24)
Explanation: The Metallogeny of the Sutherland area., by Cole, D.I. & Vorster, C.J. 1999. 41 pp. 9 figs.
Explanation: The metallogeny of the West Rand area, Explanation of Metallogenic Sheet 2626, scale 1:250 000, by King, H.L., Pringle, I.C., Oosterhuis, W.R. & Ehlers, D.L. 2007. 92 pages, 45 figs, 8 tables and an Appendix listing the mineral deposits and occurrences on this sheet. (Price of explanation: R90, US$24)
Explanation: The metallogeny of the Kroonstad region, Explanation of Metallogenic Sheet 2627, scale 1:250 000, by Ward, J.H.W., Henry, G. & Oosterhuis, W.R. 2007. 72 pages, 28 figs, 1 table and 5 Appendices, one of which lists the mineral deposits and occurrences on this sheet. (Price of explanation: R90, US$24)
Explanation: The metallogeny of the Richards Bay area, representing the 2830 Dundee and 27½32 St Lucia Geological Series 1:250 000, by Hira H.G., King H.L. & Ehlers, D.L. 2004. 62 pages, 32 figs, 13 tables and an Appendix listing the mineral deposits and occurrences on these sheets. (Price of explanation: R90, US$24)
Explanation: The metallogeny of the Cape Town area, by Cole D.I. 2003. 80 pages, 18 figs, 7 tables and an Appendix listing the mineral deposits and occurrences on this sheet. (Price of explanation: R90, US$24)
1:1 000 000 SCALE GEOCHEMICAL MAPS
Geochemical data sets are available from the Geochemistry Unit. Price of maps: R200, US$47.
1:1 000 000 SCALE MAPS
Explanation: The Geological Structure of the Union,. An explanation of the Geological Map of the Union of South Africa, on the scale of one to a million, by Rogers, A.W. 34 pp. 1925.
Explanation by van Eeden, O.R. 85 pp. & stratigraphic chart. 1972. (Out of print)
Explanations in Afrikaans and English compiled by Visser, D.J.L from reports by Visser, D.J.L., Coertze, F.J., Walraven, F., Hammerbeck, E.C.I., Martini, J.E.J, & Kleywegt, R.J. 505 pp., incl. map in colour of Swaziland compiled by A.C. Wilson, and list of working mines. 1984.
Explanation: A Review of Metamorphism in the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland. Explanation to the 1:1 000 000 Metamorphic Map of South Africa, by Prof. E.P. Saggerson & Dr. L.M. Turner. 285 pp.34 figs.,(7 in colour), 37 tables, Index to stratigraphy.
Explanation: The Geotectonic evolution of South Africa and offshore areas, explanation to the 1:1 000 000-scale Structure Map of the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland, 1995, by D.J.L. Visser.. 319 pp., map in colour of Barberton Mountain Land (1: 1 000 000), 76 other figs.
DIGITAL PRODUCTS
MISCELLANEOUS MAPS OF SOUTH AFRICA
Titles of maps are:
No. 1 Maximum reported intensities (Modified Mercalli Scale). From 1620 to 1988.
No. 2 Seismic Intensities (Modified Mercalli Scale) with a 10% probability of being exceeded at least once in a period of 50 years.
No. 3 Peak horizonal ground acceleration (cm/s²) with a 10% probability of being exceeded at least once in a period of 50 years.
Explanation: Energy Resources of Africa, B5 size, 42 pp, 1996 edition. 1997 Democratic Republic of the Congo listed as Zaïre.
1:125 000 SCALE GEOLOGICAL MAPS
Price: Maps - R100, US$33, Explanations R20, US$10.
Explanation: Die geologie van die gebied tussen Middelburg en Cullinan, Transvaal, by Visser, H.N., Spies, J.J., Fourie, G.P., Viljoen, J.J., S hnge, A.P.G. & Venter, F.A. 1961. ii, (1), 73 pp, incl. 2 figs (1 folding), & 2 pl.
Explanation: Die geologie van Rustenburg en die omliggende gebied, compiled by von Backström, J.W. from reports by Fourie, G.P., Meyer, E.I., Morgan, R.P.E., Coertze, F.J., Durr, K.W. & Schumann, F.W. 1960. 15 figs, map: Irrigation area south of Rustenburg.
Explanation: The Geology of the Olifants River Area by Schwellnus, J.S.I., Engelbrecht, L.N.J., Coertze, F.J., Russell, H.D., Malherbe, S.J., Van Rooyen, D.P. & Cooke, R. 84 pp., 5 pl., stratigraphic diagram. 1962.
Explanation: The Geology of the country north of Nelspruit, compiled by Visser, H.N. & Verwoerd, W.J. from reports by Joubert, G.K., Söhnge, P.G., van Zyl, J.S., Mulder, M.P., & Verwoerd, W.J. With a map of the Sabie Goldfields at a scale of 1:30 000. 18 photos, 128 pp. 19 figs. 1960.
Explanation, The Geology of the Area around Koedoesrand, Northern Transvaal, by Visser, H.N. 105 pp., 14 pl. 1953.
Explanation, The Geology of the Eastern Soutpansberg and the Lowveld to the North, by van Eeden, O.R., Visser, H.N., Van Zyl, J.S., Coertze, F.J. & Wessels, J.T. 117 pp, 16 pl. 1954.
Explanation: The Geology of the Country around Messina, by Söhnge, P.G., Le Roex, H.D. & Nel, H.J. 72 pp., 12 pl. 1948.
Explanation: The Geology of the area around Lichtenburg, by Von Backström, J.W., Schumann, F.W., Le Roex, H.D., Kent, L.E. & Du Toit, A.L. Expl. with 61 pp., 7 pl. 1952.
Explanation: The Geology of the area around Schweizer-Reneke, by Van Eeden, O.R., De Wet, N.P. & Strauss, C.A. 76 pp., 5 figs, 11 pl., fold-out map of the geology around the Goudplaats Mine & Abelskop. 1963.
Explanation: Die geologie van die gebied om Ottosdal, by Von Backström, J.W. 63 pp., 6 pl., 6 fold-outs. With a summary in English. 1962.
Explanation: The Geology of the country around Vereeniging, by Nel, L.T. & Jansen, H. with a contribution on coal by J.F. Cillié and one on refractory materials by D.J.L. Visser of the University of Pretoria. 90 pp. 1957.
Explanation: The geology of the country around Standerton. An explanation of sheet 2628D (Balfour) & 2629C (Standerton) by Jansen, H., Schalk, K.E., Leube, A., Snyman, A.A., Steyn, A.P.A., De Jager, F.S.J. & De Beer, H.M. with a contribution on the Evander Goldfield by the Mines Geological Department, Evander (Union Corporation Ltd). 27 pp., 8 figs, incl. section through and structural map of the Evander Goldfield, sections and plan of Springfield (Grootvlei) Colliery. A4 size. 1972.
Explanation: The Geology of the country south of Ermelo, by Visser, H.N., Krige, L.J. & Truter, F.C. 102 pp, 2 sections, 10 photos. 1947.
Explanation: Die geologie van die gebied om Volksrust, by Visser, H.N., Cillié, J.F. & Furter, F.J.J. . 134 pp., 15 pl., 1 fig. 1958.
Explanation: Die geologie van die gebied tussen Bothaville en Vredefort, by Nel, L.T. & Verster, W.C. 50 pp, 6 columns in Karoo strata. 1962.
Explanation: Memoir 68.
Explanation: Memoir 68.
Explanation: Die geologie van gedeelte van Pondoland, Griekwaland-Oos en Natal, by Du Toit, A.L. 1946. 32 pp.
Explanation: The Geology of the area around East London, Cape Province, by Mountain, E.D. 1974.
Explanation: The Geology of an area East of Grahamstown, by Mountain, E.D. 56 pp, 6 photos. 1946.
Explanation: Die geologie van die gebied tussen Port Elizabeth en Alexandria, Kaapprovinsie, by Engelbrecht, L.N.J., Coertze, F.J. & Snyman, A.A. 1962. 54 pp., 8 pl. and
The Geology of the country around Port Alfred, Cape Province, by Mountain, E.D., 1962.
Explanation printed on map.
Explanation printed on map.
Explanation: Die geologie van die Schoorsteenberg-gebied, Kaapprovinsie, by Blignaut, J.J.G., Rossouw, P.J., De Villiers, J. & Russell, H.D. 44 pp, Aerial photo (1:10 000) & section of Kaalkop. 1950.
Explanation: The geology & mineral deposits of the Oliphants Hoek area, Cape Province, by Truter, F.C., Wasserstein, B., Botha, P.R., Visser, D.J.L., Boardman, L.G. & Paver, G.L. 1938. 136 pp, 13 pl., 17 figs.
Explanation: The geology & mineral deposits of the Griquatown area, Cape province, by Boardman, L.G. & Visser, D.J.L. 72 pp, 3 photos, 1958.
Explanation: Die geologie van die gebied Merweville, Kaapprovinsie, by Rossouw, P.J. & De Villiers, J. 71 pp. List of fossils. 1952.
Explanation Die Geologie van die Swartberge, die Kangovallei en die omgewing van Prins Albert, K.P. by Rossouw, P.J., Meyer, E.I., Mulder, M.P. & Stocken, C.G. With a summary in English "The Geology of the Swartberge, the Cango Valley and the Environs of Prince Albert, C.P." Photographs of Swartberg Pass & Cango Caves. 93 pp. 1964.
Explanation: Memoir 53.
Explanation: Die geologie van die gebied tussen Bredasdorp en Gansbaai, by Spies, J.J., Engelbrecht, L.N.J., Malherbe, S.J. & Viljoen, J.J. 39 pp, 9 photos. 1963.
Explanation: The Geology along the Orange River valley between Onseepkans and the Richtersveld, by Von Backström, J.W. & De Villiers, J. 106 pp, 9 photos. A4 size 1972.
Explanation: Die geologie van die gebied om Nieuwoudtville, Kaapprovinsie, compiled by Von Backström, J.W. from reports by Jansen, H., Coetzee, C.B., Snyman, A.A., & Spies, J.J. With a section on underground water by Schumann, F.W. 49 pp, 11 figs, 1 photo. 1960.
Explanation: Open File Report No. 1981-0024: Die geologie van die gebied tussen Ceres en Moorreesburg, by Visser H.N. ; De Villiers J.E. ; Theron J.N. and Hill R.S.
Explanation: Die geologie van die gebied tussen between Worcester & Hermanus by De Villiers, J., Jansen, H. & Mulder, M.P. Summary in English. 69 pp., 2 pl., 2 figs. 1964.
Explanation: The Geology of the Bitterfontein Area, Cape Province, by Jansen, H. 97 pp., 11 pl. 1960.
Explanation: Die geologie van die gebied tussen Vredendal en Elandsbaai, by Visser, H.N. & Toerien, D.K. 63 pp, 3 photos, 7 figs, A4 size. 1971.
Explanation: Memoir 63.
Explanation: Memoir 48.
MAPS OF OTHER COUNTRIES
Explanation: The Limpopo Belt and its environs, by Brandl, G., 2001, 46 pp., 37 figs. Price: R90.00, US$24
1:200 000 Geology series.
Sansanné-Mango. 1996
Natitingou. 1996. Explanation - Mémoir Nº 4. 67 pp. 1995
Bembéréké. 1996
Dunkassa. 1996. Explanation - Mémoir Nº 5. 45 pp. 1995
Explanation "Notice explicative de la carte geologique de la Republique du Congo". Desthieux, F. 1992. (Price: R90, US$24)
Explanation "Carte Metallogenic de la Republique du Congo" by Martini, J.E.J., Bowles, M. & Veselinovic-Williams, M. 1995. In French & English. Set of two maps in plastic cover. (Price: R90, US$24)
Explanation "Carte Geologique de la Republique Gabonaise 1:1 000 000: Notice explicative" by Chevalier, L., Makanga, J.F. & Thomas, R.J. 2002. Publication in French and English (Price: R90, US$24)
With a brief explanation printed on map. By Dundas, D.L., Crow, H.J., Kerr, C.D. Jones, H. & Mahanga, W.L. (Price: R100, US$26)
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