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Karl Backhaus

Quaternary Research Geologist, Geologic Mapper, Geologic Cartographer
karl.backhaus@nysed.gov (link sends e-mail)
518-474-3806

 
M.S. Geosciences, Western Michigan Univeristy, 2018
B.S. Geologic Sciences, SUNY Oswego, 2015

Publications

2023
Backhaus, K.J., 2023. Drift Thickness of Wayne County, New York. Map & Chart.
Backhaus, K.J., 2023. Bedrock Topography of Seneca County, New York. Map & Chart.
Backhaus, K.J., Alrubay, A., 2023. Drift Thickness of Genesee County, New York. Map & Chart.
Backhaus, K.J., 2023. Drift Thickness of Seneca County, New York. Map and Chart.
Backhaus, K.J., Alrubay, A., 2023. Bedrock Topography of Genesee County, New York. Map & Chart.
Grasing, S.P., Backhaus, K.J., 2023. Drift Thickness of Orleans County, New York. Map & Chart.
Grasing, S.P., Backhaus, K.J., 2023. Bedrock Topography of Orleans County, New York. Map & Chart.
Kozlowski, A.L., Backhaus, K.J., Forgeng, H.M., 2023. Surficial Geology of the Esperance 7.5-Minute Quadrangle, Montgomery, Schenectady and Schoharie Counties, New York. Map & Chart.
Backhaus, K.J., 2023. Bedrock Topography of Wayne County, New York. Map & Chart.
2022
Backhaus, K.J., 2022. Surficial Geology of the Lisle 7.5-Minute Quadrangle, Broome and Tioga Counties, New York. Map & Chart.
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