{"action":"create","ckan_id":null,"date_created":"Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:45:43 GMT","date_finished":null,"harvest_job_id":"6ffa3b4c-5787-478c-b13f-c34182db1fa4","harvest_source_id":"31f41541-38a0-400b-b240-10ebcb0acd9a","id":"9c9898ce-f772-4424-afe2-8df155c1a754","identifier":"https://dggs.alaska.gov/webpubs/metadata/RDF2026-2.xml","parent_identifier":null,"source_hash":"45c27589bac2830e1ef7532e1137d86e0f840c47ed31c121f913814c42af1a88","source_raw":"Hubbard, T.D.Jose, Aleena MerinCrawford, N.E.Walser, S.L.Haralson, M.D.Carbaugh, R.M.20262023 Arctic Strategic Transportation and Resources (ASTAR) project geotechnical data and sample descriptions: Point Lay, North Slope, AlaskaspreadsheetRaw Data FileRDF 2026-2Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys4 p.https://doi.org/10.14509/318062023 Arctic Strategic Transportation and Resources (ASTAR) project geotechnical data and sample descriptions: Point Lay, North Slope, Alaska, Raw Data File 2026-2, presents geotechnical descriptions of 160 sediment and material samples collected between July 24 and August 5, 2023, in the Point Lay and Wainwright 1:250,000 scale quadrangles in northwestern Alaska, across an approximately 21,187 km2 (8,180 mi2) area. Geologists from the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) and ASRC Consulting & Environmental Services, LLC (ACES) documented the character of bedrock and unconsolidated surface materials and collected sediment samples to investigate the distribution of landforms and shallow subsurface rock and sediment in the region. This work was completed in support of a sand and gravel resource assessment for the Arctic Strategic Transportation and Resources (ASTAR) project. Sample descriptions, presented here, constitute one of two data products produced for the 2023 field season and support a reconnaissance-level evaluation of potential construction material resources on the North Slope. The dataset complements Hubbard and others (2026), which provides field station locations and site descriptions for the 478 stations visited during the same campaign. Because information on local construction material resources is limited, sample descriptions offer useful insight into the quality, quantity, and distribution of potential material sources for community planning and land use decision making. These data are provided as a Raw Data File under an open end-user license and are available on the DGGS website: http://doi.org/10.14509/31806.This information provides essential baseline data on local sand, gravel, and surface materials to guide community planning, infrastructure development, and land management decisions on the North Slope.>Analytical data: Table of identification numbers, coordinates, geotechnical information, material descriptions, links to photographs of the samples, and an accompanying data dictionary.2023ground conditionCompleteNone planned-162.957957-162.07762370.04693469.392345ISO 19115 Topic CategorygeoscientificInformationAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysAlluviumBivalvesCalciteChannelChertClayCoalColluviumConglomerateCrinoidsDGGSDinosaurEngineeringEngineering GeologyEnvironmentalEolianFanField NotesFloodFloodplainFossilsGeologicGeotechnicalGravelHydrology and Surficial GeologyIceLithologyMethodsPebbleQuartzResourcesRocksSample LocationSandSand and GravelSandstoneSedimentSediment TransportSedimentarySedimentary MaterialSedimentationSedimentologyShaleSideriteSiltSiltstoneSoilsSubsurfaceSurfaceSurficialSurficial DepositsSurficial GeologyTransportationAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysEpizetka RiverKasegaluk LagoonKokolik RiverKugachiak CreekKukpowruk RiverKuvirok LakeMumik LakeNiklavik CreekNorth SlopePoint LayPugutak LakeTungaich PointTungak CreekTunusiktok LakeWainwright Mining DistrictAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysNanushuk FormationWalker, J.D., Geissman, J.W., Bowring, S.A, and Babcock, L.E., comp., 2012, Geologic Time Scale v. 4.0: Geological Society of AmericaHoloceneThis 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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FairbanksAK99709-3707USA(907)451-5020(907)451-5050dggspubs@alaska.gov8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except State holidaysPlease view our website (https://www.dggs.alaska.gov) for the latest information on available data. Please contact us using the e-mail address provided above when possible.The State of Alaska funded this work as part of the ASTAR capital improvement project. We appreciate the guidance provided by the Native Village of Point Lay and the Cully Corporation during field planning and data collection, which helped us minimize our impact on the community and the surrounding landscape. We are grateful to the employees and subcontractors of the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), the North Slope Borough, the North Slope Borough Planning Authority, the North Slope Borough Port Authority, Horst Expediting, Alpine Air, and the Kali School, whose logistical support and guidance were essential during field preparation and data collection. We also valued interacting with Point Lay residents and sharing our work.Buzard, R.M.Heiner, DanielOverbeck, J.R.Glenn, R.J.T.2021Photogrammetry-derived orthoimagery and elevation for Wainwright, Alaska, collected August 3, 2021Raw Data FileRDF 2021-18Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys4 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/30791Crawford, N.E.Walser, S.L.Jose, Aleena MerinHubbard, T.D.Stokes, T.B.Wilson, S.Y.Gavel, M.M.Montayne, Simone20252019 Arctic Strategic Transportation and Resources (ASTAR) project field station data and descriptions: Inigok airstrip and Teshekpuk Lake region, North Slope, AlaskaRaw Data FileRDF 2025-3Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys159 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/31457Daanen, R.P.Stokes, T.B.2023Sonar and seismic lake surveys along the proposed triangle road corridor, northwestern Alaska, collected July 6-13, 2021Raw Data FileRDF 2023-1Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys19 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/30954Gavel, M.M.Hubbard, T.D.2021Digital data addendum: Analytical data and field observations from surficial geology and morphology of the Alaskan central Arctic Coastal Plain, 1981-1987Report of InvestigationRI 93-1AFairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys6 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/30670Hubbard, T.D.Jose, Aleena MerinCrawford, N.E.Walser, S.L.Haralson, M.D.Carbaugh, R.M.Wilson, S.Y.Milo, Amit20262023 Arctic Strategic Transportation and Resources (ASTAR) project field station location data and descriptions: Point Lay region, North Slope, AlaskaRaw Data FileRDF 2026-1Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys4 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/31805Germann, J.T.Daanen, R.P.2022Profile and discharge data for five waterways in the Utqiagvik-Atqasuk-Wainwright region, Alaska, collected August 2022Raw Data FileRDF 2022-15Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys5 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/30915Germann, J.T.Daanen, R.P.Stokes, T.B.Wikstrom Jones, K.M.2024Installation of environmental and hydrological monitoring stations-Utqiagvik-Wainwright-Atqasuk region, Alaska, August 2022Raw Data FileRDF 2023-21Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys4 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/31044Haralson, M.D.Hubbard, T.D.Montayne, Simone20232021 Arctic Strategic Transportation and Resources (ASTAR) project field station location data and descriptions: Wainwright, Atqasuk, and Utqiagvik, North Slope, AlaskaRaw Data FileRDF 2023-4Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys5 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/30961Haralson, M.D.Hubbard, T.D.Montayne, Simone20232021 Arctic Strategic Transportation and Resources (ASTAR) project field geotechnical data and sample descriptions: Wainwright, Atqasuk, and Utqiagvik, North Slope, AlaskaRaw Data FileRDF 2023-5Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys4 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/30962Haralson, M.D.Hubbard, T.D.Hoffman, H.A.Montayne, Simone20232022 Arctic Strategic Transportation and Resources project (ASTAR) geotechnical data and sample descriptions: Utqiaġvik region (Barrow triangle), North Slope, AlaskaRaw Data FileRDF 2023-13Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys5 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/31011Haralson, M.D.Hubbard, T.D.Hoffman, H.A.Montayne, Simone20232022 Arctic Strategic Transportation and Resources project (ASTAR) field station location data and descriptions: Utqiaġvik region (Barrow triangle), North Slope, AlaskaRaw Data FileRDF 2023-12Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys5 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/31010Herbst, A.M.Daanen, R.P.2022Lidar-derived elevation data for the Utqiagvik-Atqasuk region, Alaska, collected August 2019Raw Data FileRDF 2022-10Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys8 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/30870Hubbard, T.D.Montayne, SimoneStokes, T.B.Gallagher, T.T.Crawford, N.E.Johnson, K.J.2025Catalog of drill log cards and sample images from USGS seismic shothole sites in the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska (1974-1981)Raw Data FileRDF 2025-18Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys3 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/30840Tannenbaum, T.G.Speeter, G.G.Hubbard, T.D.2024Arctic Strategic Transportation and Resources (ASTAR) project geophysical report: capacitively-coupled resistivity survey for Utqiagvik, Atqasuk, and Wainright road network, North Slope, AlaskaPreliminary Interpretive ReportPIR 2023-1Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys72 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/30960The accompanying report and data tables provide a comprehensive discussion of processing methods, with errors reported in the tables where applicable. This data is being released as part of the DGGS RDF series, which includes content describing approved techniques and methods for the collection, storage, visualization, analysis, and interpretation of scientific data. While the information has been reviewed by several geologists familiar with the study area, the data and report have not undergone formal review for technical content or conformity to DGGS editorial standards. For inquiries regarding analytical values or procedures, the originating lab is the best point of contact.Not applicableThis data release is complete.We used GPS enabled tablets running the ESRI ArcGIS Field Maps app, which reported a mean horizontal accuracy of approximately 10 meters, to record location information and collect data. Latitude and longitude were recorded in the WGS84 datum.Field data collection - Between July 24 and August 5, 2023, DGGS staff and contractors collected geologic data and samples at 478 field sites. Field site data include location, field station number, method used to collect data (e.g., surface or outcrop observation, test pit, probe, or auger hole), site observations, and a description of the field station and its surrounding area. We used GPS enabled tablets running the ESRI ArcGIS Field Maps app, which reported a mean horizontal accuracy of approximately 10 meters, to record location information and collect data. Latitude and longitude were recorded in the WGS84 datum. The samples were then transported to Fairbanks, where they were described and photographed. Samples were categorized into three categories: rock samples, unconsolidated samples, and clasts. Rock samples were collected from in situ bedrock. Unconsolidated samples contain sediment collected within a defined interval. Clasts are generally gravel size samples, selectively collected from a field site, that represent the composition of the materials present at the site. The recorded attribute information varies by sample category. The data have not been reviewed for technical content and should be considered preliminary.2023point0.00000010.0000001decimal degreesWGS84WGS 846378137298.257223563rdf2026_002_astar_point_lay_analytical_data.csv, rdf2026_002_astar_point_lay_analytical_data_dictionary.csvTable of identification numbers, coordinates, geotechnical information, material descriptions, links to photographs of the samples, and an accompanying data dictionary.DGGSAnalytical dataAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysMetadata Managermailing and physical
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