Fracture mapping plays a vital role in the production of energy from hot dry rock. Many fracture mapping techniques are summarized, and their merits discussed. Of these methods, one based on magnetic induction appears to be well suited for the hot dry rock application. As of August 1977, the status is given here of the development of a fracture mapping instrument using magnetic induction. The basic analysis and electronic design have been completed. Detailed mechanical design and fabrication remain