Beyond its wildlife and majestic views, Yellowstone National Park also offers distinctive geology that can’t be found anywhere else.

The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) recently developed a new interactive map that offers a kind of one-stop-shop to learn about the park’s geology. Between its launch in May and early August, there had been more than 7,700 views of the Geology of Yellowstone Map. Scientists have found the new platform valuable in that it offers a single interface to view multiple geologic maps and datasets, the WSGS says, while general public users have expressed excitement about live data, such as webcams.

“We’re pleased with the early feedback we’ve received on the map,” says WSGS geologist James Mauch. “Our goal was to compile the wealth of geospatial data that’s been published on Yellowstone into a single interactive map that can be used by both researchers and the general public. We hope that it becomes a go-to resource for digital exploration of Yellowstone’s geology, and we look forward to incorporating additional data in future updates to the map.”

Users can pan and zoom to areas of interest, search for specific locations and turn layers on and off. Clicking on a feature leads to a pop-up window with more information. The Geology of Yellowstone Map contains nearly 100 distinct layers that users can toggle on and off to show and hide.

The map includes several layers of bedrock and surficial geologic maps published by the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service. Users will also find layers containing information on Yellowstone’s geology, thermal features, hydrography, active monitoring programs, geomorphology and geologic hazards, and basic geography.

The online map is a compilation of publicly available geospatial data from Yellowstone Volcano Observatory partners and external sources. The WSGS plans to make periodic updates and additions to the map as new studies are published and new information collected.