DIY geologic cross sections can be created from handwritten soil logging field notes or boring logs in under 15 minutes and can include the following graphics and information:
- Borehole IDs and lithology graphic columns
- Groundwater levels observed during and after drilling
- Boring depths, surveyed surface elevations, or Google surface elevation profile
- Fill and alluvium graphics displayed alongside lithology descriptions
- Graphical representations of auger refusal, cave depth, and proposed elevations
- Depth-related sampling data (e.g., blow counts, recovery %, RQD %, contamination data)
- Well or borehole construction details (riser, screen, seals, filter packs, backfill)
- Distances between borings (feet or meters)
- Aerial inset showing the cross-section line and borehole locations
- Legend and scale
- Title block with company logo, client name, project number, and site address
Cross Sections can be constructed from a straight line where borehole data are projected to the cross section line, or from a zigzag / point-to-point line.
Does your current geology software offer this level of capability?
2026-01-16
