We are broadening access to our geological collections via three-dimensional digital imaging to anyone in the world. High-resolution, interactive 3D models of archived cores, rocks, and fossils are continuously uploaded to our free online repository on Sketchfab, which now includes hundreds of specimens. This initiative provides crucial access for research and identification of critical earth materials, including samples obtained through deep drilling that would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to collect today. Key examples include potash-bearing geologic cores scanned from over 7,000 feet deep, originating from Michigan’s world-class deposit. As a major fertilizer component essential for farming and found in few locations globally, the study of potash resources is vital in reducing our reliance upon foreign produced potash and strengthening our national security.