Published in Polish. A single map sheet size is 75 X 60 cm. First map sheet: Radom was printed in 1969. Since 1971, it was constructed and published systematically; since 1973, in accordance with the approved instruction. Scientific editor: Józef E. Mojski. The whole edition has been completed in 1998. The last two map sheets were: Tatry Zachodnie and Tatry Wysokie. GMP was financed from the PGI budget

Map covers the territory of whole Poland. It was published as coloured maps in two versions: A - covered and B - uncovered, without Quaternary sediments. Each map sheet contains also a geological cross-section, typical for the area, and stratigraphical - lithological profiles. It is supplemented by a set of the black & white maps, in the scale of 1 : 50 000. The set contains 16 map sheets which present enlarged copies of geological boundaries, localisation and stratigraphical profile of the documentation points. These complementary maps were printed in limited number.

Each map sheet of both versions, is also supplemented with a common explanations text brochure, containing, among other, deep borehole logs, geological cross-sections, description of tectonics, lithology and results of cartographic investigations, performed in more detail scales.

Each map sheet, together with explanatory notes, is very useful in presentation of general geological structure and the distribution of mineral resources of the area. It may be basis for mineral prospecting, and also for regional geological, engineering - geological, hydrogeological, geomorphological and pedological studies.

Principles of accession:

Printed map sheets, together with explanatory notes, are available in the PGI Publication, Distribution and Promotion Section.
Tel. 849 53 51 ext. 403;
Fax: 849 53 42;
e-mail: dystryb@pgi.waw.pl