Summary
STATEMAP mapping in Ohio is directly supporting infrastructure expansion and economic development tied to major high-tech investment near Columbus. Geologic data is guiding engineering design and reducing construction costs for projects critical to Ohio’s economic future.
STATEMAP
- Western Licking County (Quaternary Geology & Bedrock Topography):
- Current STATEMAP project is mapping geology east of Columbus, Ohio, near the site of Intel’s new semiconductor facility and large-scale data centers for Meta, Google, and Amazon.
- Preliminary results have already supported a major sewage expansion project, enabling industrial and community growth.
- High-resolution geologic maps allowed engineers to plan tunnel boring with greater efficiency, minimizing bit changes and reducing construction costs.
Impact for Ohio:
- Provides essential geologic framework for one of the fastest-growing regions in the state.
- Directly supports Intel’s semiconductor megasite and related high-tech infrastructure.
- Reduces public works costs by improving engineering efficiency.
- Supports energy innovation by evaluating geothermal potential in industrial corridors.
- Demonstrates how geologic mapping underpins economic development at both the local and national scale.