{"action":"create","ckan_id":null,"date_created":"Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:47:05 GMT","date_finished":null,"harvest_job_id":"6ffa3b4c-5787-478c-b13f-c34182db1fa4","harvest_source_id":"31f41541-38a0-400b-b240-10ebcb0acd9a","id":"2dc5ccbe-e849-40d7-80e2-318aa309e0ec","identifier":"https://dggs.alaska.gov/webpubs/metadata/RI2024-6.xml","parent_identifier":null,"source_hash":"7317245b2c3e6f8eef2fe692c809bab0031ba42f0705ab5574137ee716043eb6","source_raw":"Stevens, D.S.P.2024Surficial-geologic map of the Big Hurrah-Council Bluff area, southern Seward Peninsula, AlaskageodatabaseReport of InvestigationRI 2024-6Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys9 p., 1 sheethttps://doi.org/10.14509/31054Surficial-geologic map of the Big Hurrah-Council Bluff area, southern Seward Peninsula, Alaska, Report of Investigation 2024-6, shows the distribution of unconsolidated deposits and undifferentiated bedrock in the Big Hurrah-Council-Bluff area in parts of the Solomon C-4, C-5, D-4, D-5, and Bendeleben A-4 quadrangles. The boundaries of the study area were developed to best address questions of bedrock geology and mineral potential, which were the key drivers of the project of which this work is a part. The map was prepared principally by interpreting 1:63,360-scale, false-color, infrared aerial photographs, and multi-scale, multi-band satellite imagery. It is locally verified by ground observations during field studies in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2006. Surficial geology in this area was previously mapped at a reconnaissance scale (1:250,000) by D.S. Kaufman (1986), and his mapping was used as a baseline and guide with which to target areas for closer inspection. While the current map shows differences in many of its details as well as in the larger-scale interpretation of glacial units and their distribution, much of the general breakdown of surficial units follows Kaufman (1986). The complete report, geodatabase, and ESRI fonts and style files are available from the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys website: http://doi.org/10.14509/31054.DGGS engaged in a NASA-funded project to help facilitate the economic viability of rural communities through increased placer mining opportunities. The surficial-geologic mapping was derived in part from a project funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to apply remote sensing imagery, Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), and high-altitude color-infrared photography integrated with knowledge of geomorphology, surficial deposits, and bedrock geology to evaluate the placer gold potential of part of the Council mining district.This geodatabase is organized according to the AK GeMS mapping schema Hendricks, M.D., Macpherson, A.E., Athey, J.E., Wyatt, W.C., Montayne, Simone, Buchanan, Wes, Rivera, P.G., and Steinleitner, A.M., 2024, AK GeMS data dictionary: A description of the Alaska geologic mapping schema: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 170 v. 2, 13 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31172. The distribution package includes ESRI fonts and style files, along with usage instructions. Further documentation of the symbology is provided by Ekberg, P.G., Hendricks, M.D., and Athey, J.E., 2021, AK GeMS symbology: A description of the AK GeMS style file: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 169, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/3058420022024ground conditionCompleteNone planned-164.505734-163.60712665.09874964.565321ISO 19115 Topic CategorygeoscientificInformationAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysAlluvialAlluvial DepositsAlluviumAmphiboliteAmphibolite Facies UnitsBasaltBeach DepositsBedrockBedrock GeologyColluvial DepositsColluviumComplex DepositsDGGSDigital Elevation ModelEngineeringEngineering GeologyEolianFloodplainFluvialGeologicGeologic MapGeological ProcessGeologyGeomorphologyGlacial DepositsGlacial DriftGlacial GeologyGlacial HistoryGravelMan-Made DepositsMarineMarine GeologyMarine SedimentationMetamorphicMorainesPaludalPebblePermafrostPlacerPlacer GoldRemote SensingRock GlaciersSandSiltSolifluctionSurficialSurficial Geologic MapSurficial GeologyTerraceThermokarstAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysBear CreekBear RiverBendeleben MountainsBendeleben QuadrangleBig Hurrah CreekCouncilCouncil Mining DistrictFox CreekJohnson CreekKlokerblok RiverMcCarthy MarshMelsing CreekNiukluk RiverNome RiverOphir CreekQuartz CreekRabbit CreekRichter CreekSardine CreekSeward PeninsulaShovel CreekSkookum RiverSnowball CreekSolomon RiverUncle Sam CreekAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysCasadepaga SchistSinuk GlaciationWalker, J.D., Geissman, J.W., Bowring, S.A, and Babcock, L.E., comp., 2012, Geologic Time Scale v. 4.0: Geological Society of AmericaHolocenePleistoceneQuaternaryThis report, map, and/or dataset is available directly from the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (see contact information below).Any hard copies or published datasets utilizing these datasets shall clearly indicate their source. If the user has modified the data in any way, the user is obligated to describe the types of modifications the user has made. The user specifically agrees not to misrepresent these datasets, nor to imply that changes made by the user were approved by the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. The State of Alaska makes no express or implied warranties (including warranties for merchantability and fitness) with respect to the character, functions, or capabilities of the electronic data or products or their appropriateness for any user's purposes. In no event will the State of Alaska be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or other damages suffered by the user or any other person or entity whether from the use of the electronic services or products or any failure thereof or otherwise. In no event will the State of Alaska's liability to the Requestor or anyone else exceed the fee paid for the electronic service or product.Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysGIS Managermailing and physical
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The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as necessarily representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. Government.Layer, P.W.Werdon, M.B.Newberry, R.J.Drake, JeffreyBenowitz, J.A.201540Ar/39Ar data, Seward Peninsula, AlaskaRaw Data FileRDF 2015-3Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys59 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/29413Newberry, R.J.Werdon, M.B.Athey, J.E.Szumigala, D.J.2005Bedrock geologic map of the Council area, Solomon D-4 and Bendeleben A-4 quadrangles, Seward Peninsula, AlaskaReport of InvestigationRI 2005-1EFairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys1 sheet, scale 1:50,000https://doi.org/10.14509/7194Newberry, R.J.Werdon, M.B.Stevens, D.S.P.Athey, J.E.Szumigala, D.J.2005Geologic map of the Council area, Solomon D-4 and Bendeleben A-4 quadrangles, Seward Peninsula, AlaskaReport of InvestigationRI 2005-1DFairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys1 sheet, scale 1:50,000https://doi.org/10.14509/14448Stevens, D.S.P.2005Surficial geologic map of the Council area, Solomon D-4 and Bendeleben A-4 quadrangles, Seward Peninsula, AlaskaReport of InvestigationRI 2005-1FFairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys1 sheet, scale 1:50,000https://doi.org/10.14509/14446Stevens, D.S.P.2005Surficial geologic map of the Big Hurrah area, northern half of the Solomon C-5 Quadrangle, Seward Peninsula, AlaskaReport of InvestigationRI 2005-1CFairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys1 sheet, scale 1:50,000https://doi.org/10.14509/14445Werdon, M.B.Newberry, R.J.Szumigala, D.J.Athey, J.E.Hicks, S.A.2005Bedrock geologic map of the Big Hurrah area, northern half of the Solomon C-5 Quadrangle, Seward Peninsula, AlaskaReport of InvestigationRI 2005-1BFairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys1 sheet, scale 1:50,000https://doi.org/10.14509/7193Werdon, M.B.Stevens, D.S.P.Newberry, R.J.Szumigala, D.J.Athey, J.E.Hicks, S.A.2005Geologic map of the Big Hurrah area, northern half of the Solomon C-5 Quadrangle, Seward Peninsula, AlaskaReport of InvestigationRI 2005-1AFairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys1 sheet, scale 1:50,000https://doi.org/10.14509/14447Werdon, M.B.Stevens, D.S.P.Newberry, R.J.Szumigala, D.J.Athey, J.E.Hicks, S.A.2005Explanatory booklet to accompany geologic, bedrock, and surficial maps of the Big Hurrah and Council areas, Seward Peninsula, AlaskaReport of InvestigationRI 2005-1Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys24 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/7192Werdon, M.B.Szumigala, D.J.Newberry, R.J.Athey, J.E.Hicks, S.A.2005Major-oxide, minor-oxide, trace-element, geochemical, and non-carbonate carbon data from rocks collected in the Solomon, Bendeleben, and Nome quadrangles, Seward Peninsula, Alaska in 2003 and 2004Raw Data FileRDF 2005-2Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys46 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/7130Attribute fields within each feature class are populated using the map symbology and corresponding applicable values from the GeMS and AK GeMS specifications. When known, certainty in attribute interpretation is indicated in the relevant fields. Attribute accuracy varies throughout the map and is scale-dependent.All polygon features were topologically validated according to the AK GeMS geologic mapping schema specifications.This publication is part of a DGGS Report of Investigations (RI). An RI is the completed product of original research and analysis, and RIs use professional cartography and undergo rigorous peer review, editing, and revision.Certainty in feature boundaries or location varies throughout the map. Data fields within each feature class and the accompanying orientation and location confidence lookup tables record the authors' degree of confidence in the location of applicable features.Hendricks, M.D.Macpherson, A.E.Athey, J.E.Wyatt, W.C.Montayne, SimoneBuchanan, WesRivera, P.G.Steinleitner, A.M.2024AK GeMS data dictionary: A description of the Alaska geologic mapping schemaMiscellaneous PublicationMP 170 v. 2Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys13 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/31172paper2024publication dateHendricks, M.D. and others, 2024GIS analysis and digital cartographyMacpherson, A.E.Hendricks, M.D.Athey, J.E.2024AK GeMS Symbology: A description of the AK GeMS Style FileMiscellaneous PublicationMP 169 v. 2Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys6 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/31101paper2024publication dateMacpherson, A.E. and others, 2024GIS analysis and digital cartographyU.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program2020GeMS (Geologic Map Schema) - A standard format for the digital publication of geologic mapsTechniques and MethodsTM 11-B10United StatesU.S. Geological Survey1 phttps://dggs.alaska.gov/pubs/id/30585paper2020publication dateU.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, 2020GIS analysis and digital cartographyGeologic mapping - The map was prepared principally by interpreting 1:63,360-scale, false-color, infrared aerial photographs, and multi-scale, multi-band satellite imagery. It is locally verified by ground observations during field studies in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2006. Surficial geology in this area was previously mapped at a reconnaissance scale (1:250,000) by D.S. Kaufman (1986), and his mapping was used as a baseline and guide with which to target areas for closer inspection. The accompanying map provides a comprehensive process description and bibliographic reference list of prior work identifying and delineating rock units and structural elements.2006GIS analysis and digital cartography - This data distribution package's geologic and geographic features were organized and attributed according to the AK GeMS geologic mapping schema. The data were programmatically transformed to provide download options in three formats: (1) an AK GeMS data package that includes the complete AK GeMS database and associated files, (2) a GeMS data package that is a conversion of the AK GeMS database into the base GeMS standard published by the USGS, and (3) a shapefile data package that includes two simple shapefile representations of the data.Hendricks, M.D. and others, 2024Macpherson, A.E. and others, 2024U.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, 20202024vectorUniversal Transverse Mercator30.999600-1650500000.0000000coordinate pair.00000001.00000001MetersNAD27Clarke 18666378206.4294.9786982casadepaga_surficial_gems_db_pkg_ak_gems_dbGeodatabase, layer files, style files, and fontsDGGScasadepaga_surficial_gems_db_pkg_ak_gems_dbcasadepaga_surficial_gems_db_pkg_gems_dbGeodatabase, layer files, style files, and fontsDGGScasadepaga_surficial_gems_db_pkg_gems_dbcasadepaga_surficial_gems_db_pkg_gems_shapefileShapefiles and open data filesDGGScasadepaga_surficial_gems_db_pkg_gems_shapefileState of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveysmailing and physical
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