{"action":"create","ckan_id":null,"date_created":"Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:30:30 GMT","date_finished":null,"harvest_job_id":"e0f41b31-a68d-43ff-8093-27a46dae0336","harvest_source_id":"31f41541-38a0-400b-b240-10ebcb0acd9a","id":"7668877c-c24e-4cc7-a602-235973e50a9a","identifier":"https://dggs.alaska.gov/webpubs/metadata/PIR2009-7.xml","parent_identifier":null,"source_hash":"6395b81f3458fed3f84ae1d9124ad4277d44fa870c5d2f1a877e3cb175d96416","source_raw":"Harris, E.E.Delaney, P.R.Mull, C.G.LePain, D.L.Burns, P.A.C.2009Geologic map of the Kanayut River area, Chandler Lake Quadrangle, AlaskageodatabasePreliminary Interpretive ReportPIR 2009-7Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys1 sheet, scale 1:63,360https://doi.org/10.14509/19781Geologic map of the Kanayut River area, Chandler Lake Quadrangle, Alaska, Preliminary Interpretive Report 2009-7, presents 1:63,360-scale geologic mapping of the Kanayut River area in the Chandler Lake Quadrangle, North Slope, Alaska. The map area is located in the foothills of the Endicott Mountains. It is one of a series of areas selected for detailed mapping to document important structural and stratigraphic relationships along the east-central Brooks Range mountain front. The map delineates key stratigraphic and structural elements important to understanding Alaska's North Slope's oil and gas potential. The complete report, geodatabase, and ESRI fonts and style files are available from the DGGS website: http://doi.org/10.14509/19781.Alaska's North Slope is largely covered by tundra and past exploration has relied heavily on expensive seismic data. The geology exposed along the northern mountain front provides much-needed insight into the evolution of the petroleum system. Many of the geologic relationships delimited by our mapping can be projected into the subsurface and are directly relevant to ongoing exploration. In addition to relevant oil and gas issues, detailed geologic mapping in the foothills of the Endicott Mountains investigates several important scientific questions related to deposition of the Brookian Megasequence and evolution of the Colville foreland basin.This geodatabase is organized according to the AK GeMS mapping schema Hendricks, M.D., Ekberg, P.G., Athey, J.E., Wyatt, W.C., Willingham, A.L., and Naibert, T.J., 2021, AK GeMS data dictionary: A description of the Alaska geologic mapping schema: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 170, 10 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30669. 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/10.14509/3058420042009ground conditioncompleteNone planned-151.234806-150.55272768.75743168.301809ISO 19115 Topic CategorygeoscientificInformationAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysAllochthonAlluvialAlluviumAreniteArgilliteBariteBasinsBedrockBentoniteBivalvesBrachiopodsBryozoansBuchiaCalciteCarbonatesChannelChertClayCoalColluviumColville Basin FoldbeltConglomerateConodontsContactCoquinaCoralsCrinoidsDGGSDiabaseDolomiteEnergy Section Maps of InterestEolianErosionErraticsFanFloodFloodplainFluvialFoldingFoldsFormationsFossilsFractureGastropodsGeMS DB L3 CompliantGeMS DB v1pt1Geologic MapGeologyGlaciationGrainstoneGravelGraywackeHalobiaHydrocarbonIgneousLacustrineLakesLimestoneLoessMarineMarlMegafossilsMicrofossilsMonotisMorainesMountainMudstoneNonmarineOlistostromeOutwashPaleosolsPeatPebblePelecypodsPermeabilityPorosityPyriteQuartzQuartziteRegressiveRocksSTATEMAP ProjectSandSandstoneSedimentarySedimentationShaleShelfSideriteSiltSiltstoneSkolithosSlateSlopeSlumpSolifluctionSurfaceSurficialTalusTectonicsTerraceTillTransgressiveTuffTundraTurbiditeTurbiditesTurbidityAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysAlapah CreekAnaktuvuk RiverAntler Valley CreekBrooks RangeChandler Lake QuadrangleEar PeakErratic CreekIknivik CreekIrgkivik CreekKanayut BluffKanayut RiverMount WachsmuthNPRANaniksrak MountainNanushuk RiverNorth SlopeSagavanirktokShainin LakeTundra CreekWelcome CreekWillow CreekAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysAnaktuvuk River GlaciationBrookian SequenceBuchia Limestone CoquinaCobblestone MemberCobblestone Parautochthonous SequenceEar Peak MemberEllesmerian SequenceEndicott Mountain AllochthonFortress Mountain FormationFranklinian SequenceHunt Fork ShaleImnaitchiak ChertIpnavik River AllochthonItkillik GlaciationKanayut ConglomerateKayak ShaleLisburne GroupNanushuk FormationOkpikruak FormationOtuk FormationSagavanirktok River GlaciationSeabee FormationShainin Lake MemberSiksikpuk FormationStuver MemberTorok FormationTuluvak FormationWalker, J.D., Geissman, J.W., Bowring, S.A, and Babcock, L.E., comp., 2012, Geologic Time Scale v. 4.0: Geological Society of AmericaAlbianAptianBerriasianCenomanianConiacianCretaceousDevonianHoloceneJurassicMississippianPennsylvanianPermianQuaternaryTriassicTuronianValanginianThis 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 SurveysMetadata Managermailing and physical
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This map was converted to GeMS then finalized by Alec Wildland and Mike Hendricks. Geologic map conversion to the GeMS standard was funded by the USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program under StateMap award number G21AC10706, 2021, and the State of Alaska General Fund. 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.McCarthy, P.J.2003Alluvial facies and paleosols in the Cretaceous Nanushuk formation, Kanayut River, North Slope, Alaska, Preliminary results from the 2001 field seasonPreliminary Interpretive ReportPIR 2003-1Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys19 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/2920Attribute 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 a DGGS Preliminary Interpretive Report (PIR). A PIR provides timely release of maps and reports with a preliminary interpretation of geology or analytical data. Several scientists familiar with the geology of map area reviewed this product for general readability and logical consistency, but it has not undergone technical peer review.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.Brosge, W.P.Reiser, H.N.Dutro, J.T., Jr.Nilsen, T.H.1979Geologic map of Devonian rocks in parts of the Chandler Lake and Killik River quadrangles, AlaskaOpen-File ReportOF 79-1224United StatesU.S. Geological Survey1 sheet, scale 1:200,000https://dggs.alaska.gov/pubs/id/12217200000paper1979publication dateBrosge, W.P. and others, 1979Geologic mappingChapman, R.M.Detterman, R.L.Mangus, M.D.1964Geology of the Killik-Etivluk Rivers region, AlaskaProfessional PaperP 303-FUnited StatesU.S. Geological Surveyp. 325-407, 6 sheetshttps://dggs.alaska.gov/pubs/id/3833paper1964publication dateChapman, R.M. and others, 1964Geologic mappingEkberg, P.G.Hendricks, M.D.Athey, J.E.2021AK GeMS symbology: A description of the AK GeMS style fileMiscellaneous PublicationMP 169Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys7 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/30584paper2021publication dateEkberg, P.G. and others, 2021GIS analysis and digital cartographyHamilton, T.D.1979Surficial geologic map of the Chandler Lake Quadrangle, AlaskaMiscellaneous Field Studies MapMF 1121United StatesU.S. Geological Survey1 sheet, scale 1:250,000https://dggs.alaska.gov/pubs/id/13002250000paper1979publication dateHamilton, T.D., 1979Geologic mappingHendricks, M.D.Ekberg, P.G.Athey, J.E.Wyatt, W.C.Willingham, A.L.Naibert, T.J.2021AK GeMS data dictionary: A description of the Alaska geologic mapping schemaMiscellaneous PublicationMP 170Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys10 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/30669paper2021publication dateHendricks, M.D. and others, 2021GIS analysis and digital cartographyMull, C.G.Harris, E.E.Delaney, P.R.Swenson, R.F.2009Geology of the Cobblestone Creek-May Creek area, east-central Brooks Range Foothills, AlaskaPreliminary Interpretive ReportPIR 2009-5Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys40 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:63,360https://doi.org/10.14509/1966163360paper2009publication dateMull, C.G. and others, 2009Geologic mappingPatton, W.W., Jr.Tailleur, I.L.1964Geology of the Killik-Itkillik region, AlaskaProfessional PaperP 303-GUnited StatesU.S. Geological Surveyp. 409-500, 3 sheets, scale 1:125,000https://dggs.alaska.gov/pubs/id/3834125000paper1964publication datePatton, W.W., Jr. and Tailleur, I.L., 1964Geologic mappingPeapples, P.R.Wallace, W.K.Wartes, M.A.Swenson, R.F.Mull, C.G.Dumoulin, J.A.Harris, E.E.Finzel, E.S.Reifenstuhl, R.R.Loveland, A.M.2007Geologic map of the Siksikpuk River area, Chandler Lake Quadrangle, AlaskaPreliminary Interpretive ReportPIR 2007-1Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys1 sheet, scale 1:63,360https://doi.org/10.14509/1575763360paper2007publication datePeapples, P.R. and others, 2007Geologic mappingU.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 - During the summers of 2002 and 2003 DGGS conducted geologic field mapping of the bedrock units in the Kanyut River area. Geologists recorded observations on 1:63,360-scale topographic base maps and/or similarly scaled aerial photographs. Field notes and rock samples were collected at stations throughout the map area. Locations of sample sites and orientation measurement stations were confirmed using handheld GPS units. Geologists' observations were analyzed relative to the interpretations of previous workers and compiled onto a single mylar base map. Samples were collected for petrographic, age, and/or geochemical analysis. The surficial geologic mapping presented in this publication is a refinement of published, 1:250,000 scale mapping. The original acetate overlays used to produce the Hamilton, 1979, 1:250,000 scale map were individually scanned and orthorectified, using Orthomapper, and then georeferenced and superimposed, via ArcGIS, over orthorectified, photomosaiced and georeferenced 1:63,360 scale aerial photographs. The surficial unit contacts were then refined to reflect the 1:63,360 scale of this map. Areas which warranted further study were checked in the field. The conceptual framework for the geology incorporates key ideas from preexisting literature with new data and interpretations developed from field mapping and analytical findings. The accompanying map or report provides a comprehensive bibliographic reference list of prior work used to identify and delineate rock units and structural elements.Brosge, W.P. and others, 1979Chapman, R.M. and others, 1964Hamilton, T.D., 1979Mull, C.G. and others, 2009Patton, W.W., Jr. and Tailleur, I.L., 1964Peapples, P.R. and others, 20072009GIS 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.Ekberg, P.G. and others, 2021Hendricks, M.D. and others, 2021U.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, 20202022vectorUniversal Transverse Mercator50.999600-1530500000.0000000coordinate pair.00000001.00000001MetersNAD27Clarke 18666378206.4294.9786982kanayut_ak_gems_db_pkgGeodatabase, layer files, style files, and fontsDGGSkanayut_ak_gems_db_pkgkanayut_gems_db_pkgGeodatabase, layer files, style files, and fontsDGGSkanayut_gems_db_pkgkanayut_gems_shapefile_pkgShapefiles and open data filesDGGSkanayut_gems_shapefile_pkgAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysMetadata Managermailing and physical
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