The cartographic collection of the Doc Fisher Geoscience Library consists of the maps and air photos created or acquired by agency staff since the formation of BMR in 1946. This includes maps produced by agencies which have merged with these over the years, such as AUSLIG. Maps held include: Australian geological map series (1:250,000, 1:100,000 and the 1 mile series); topographic maps produced by NATMAP and its predecessors (1:250,000, 1:100,000 and 1:50,000) - latest editions only; various Australian geochemical, geophysical and other thematic maps; geoscience map series from other countries acquired on an exchange basis, including some with accompanying explanatory notes; Non-series maps acquired by donation or exchange; atlases. The Air photos are predominantly those used for mapping Australia and, to a lesser extent, Papua New Guinea and Antarctica, by BMR/AGSO from the 1940s to the 1980s. Geographical coverage of the sets is not complete, but many individual photos are unique in that they have pin points, overlays or other markings made by teams in the field. The Papua New Guinea photographs in the collection may, in many cases, be the only existing copies. Flight diagrams are also held for many (but not all) sets of air photos. Some other related materials, such as montages of aerial photographs (orthophotos), are also represented in the collection.

Brief descriptions and estimates of the size and grade of the more important known uranium deposits in various parts of the world.

A report on the testing of bauxite deposits in the Tasmanian districts of Ouse, Launceston, Rosevale and Myalla. This report is supplementary to Mr. Owen's report (1946/2).

Five leases were taken up by the Commission in the Parishes of Jeeraland, Traralgon, Budgeree and Yinnar in the County of Buln Buln. These notes give brief descriptions of three of these leases and also contain some recommendations relative to prospecting on them. Two geological sketch maps are included.

This report outlines the headings under which mineral statistics might be collected, and the information that is required from metal and mineral producers. Attached are lists of metals and mineral products under the appropriate classes.

Report on samples taken at intervals from 50 feet down to 1950 feet, from No. 2 bore, Neargo.

This report comprises notes concerning the situation, occurrence, analysis, and production of dolomite at Cow Flat.

Asbestos has been mined from an open cut in portions 122 and 12 of the Parish of Yulgilbar, County of Drake. There are a few outcrops of rock in the immediate vicinity of the known deposits, and this renders geological interpretation of the area difficult. Because of this an extensive programme of development has recently been undertaken including drilling, trenching, shaft-sinking and driving. The geophysical surveys made were intended to assist the development, where possible, by outlining the probable extent of asbestos deposits, elucidating structural features associated with the deposits, and providing any information that would assist the geological interpretation of the area. The objectives, survey methods, and results of the survey are discussed in this report. Seven accompanying plans are included.

This report gives the result of a microscopic examination of a small collection of fossiliferous rocks from the glauconitic deposits at Maslin Beach and of material collected by Sir Douglas Mawson from the vicinity of Aldinga Bay. Only the micro-fauna has been investigated as the mega-fossils have been described by many palaeontologists.

In 1945 samples from 23 bores, which had been drilled for water in the Great Artesian Basin in northern and northeastern South Australia and in the southern Northern territory, were selected for micro-palaeontological examination by the writer. It was hoped to find a microfaunal assemblage in the sediments which would be of value to zoning the beds. A short account of the results is given in this report.