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Nottingham sheet, Geological Survey of England and Wales 1:63 360/1:50 000 geological map series, New Series

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Quick link to latest available published 1"/1:50 000 maps

1001506 Geological Survey of England and Wales, New Series 1:63 360/1:50 000 geological map series
The most recently published medium scale map series for England and Wales. View the latest editions only for this series. A complete listing for this series showing the most recent and earlier published editions is also available.
1002302 Geological Survey of Scotland 1:63 360/1:50 000 geological map series
The most recently published medium scale map series for Scotland. View the latest editions only for this series. A complete listing for this series showing the most recent and earlier published editions is also available.

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