Appalachian Basin - Geologic Province Petroleum Assessment

The USGS has conducted numerous assessments of undiscovered oil and gas in the Appalachian Basin, including studies of the Marcellus Shale. The region extends from Alabama to Maine. The downloads are part of an overview of the assessments.

Data and Resources

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metadata_created 2025-11-25T22:32:07.018309
metadata_modified 2025-11-25T22:32:07.018314
notes The USGS has conducted numerous assessments of undiscovered oil and gas in the Appalachian Basin, including studies of the Marcellus Shale. The region extends from Alabama to Maine. The downloads are part of an overview of the assessments.
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title Appalachian Basin - Geologic Province Petroleum Assessment