Surficial geologic map of the Tanana B-1 Quadrangle, central Alaska

Pinney, D.S.1997Surficial geologic map of the Tanana B-1 Quadrangle, central AlaskageodatabaseReport of InvestigationRI 97-15CFairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys5 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:63,360https://doi.org/10.14509/2553Report of Investigation 97-15C, Surficial geologic map of the Tanana B-1 Quadrangle, central Alaska, provides detailed (1:63,360-scale) surficial geologic mapping of the Tanana B-1 Quadrangle (250 square miles; equivalent to four 7.5 minute quadrangles). The area is part of the Manley Hot Springs-Tofty mining districts and adjacent to the Rampart mining district north of the Tanana A-1 and A-2 Quadrangles. The complete report, geodatabase, and ESRI fonts and style files are available from the DGGS website: http://doi.org/10.14509/2553.The Tanana B-1 quadrangle lies between the villages of Rampart, on the Yukon River, and Manley Hot Springs, at the terminus of the Elliot Highway. When this project was published, the area towns were not part of any municipal or local governmental jurisdiction. The investigation of gold, tin, and other mineral occurrences in conjunction with comprehensive geologic mapping and recently acquired geophysical data will provide a scientific basis for continued mineral exploitation that will economically benefit the region's inhabitants and the State of Alaska. Surficial geologic mapping identifies sources of construction materials and evaluates the type and severity of geologic constraints to future development in the region.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/10.14509/305841996ground conditioncompleteNone planned-150.534267-149.96390365.51186265.237727ISO 19115 Topic CategorygeoscientificInformationAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysAlluvialAlluvial DepositsAlluvial FanAlluviumColluvial DepositsColluviumDGGSDebris Flow DepositDunesEolianFanFloodplainGeMSGeMS NCGMP09GeodatabaseGeologicGeologic MapGeologic MaterialsGeologyGeomorphologyGlacialGlacial DepositsLacustrineLacustrine SedimentationLandslide DepositPlacer GoldSTATEMAP ProjectSandSand and GravelSiltSlope InstabilitySolifluctionSurficialSurficial Geologic MapSurficial GeologyTalusAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysAloha CreekBaldry MountainBoulder CreekCalifornia CreekChapman CreekChicken CreekElephant MountainFlorida CreekGarnet CreekGoldpan CreekGranite CreekHoosier CreekHot Springs Mining DistrictHunter CreekJordan CreekJoseph CreekLost CreekMarshall CreekMiller CreekMinook CreekNevada CreekRampart CreekRampart Mining DistrictRock CreekRuby CreekRussian CreekSixmile CreekSlate CreekSpruce CreekTriple CreekTrout CreekYukon RiverAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysYukon-Tanana UplandWalker, J.D., Geissman, J.W., Bowring, S.A, and Babcock, L.E., comp., 2012, Geologic Time Scale v. 4.0: Geological Society of AmericaQuaternaryThis 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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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.Reifenstuhl, R.R.Dover, J.H.Pinney, D.S.Newberry, R.J.Clautice, K.H.Liss, S.A.Blodgett, R.B.Bundtzen, T.K.Weber, F.R.1997Geologic map of the Tanana B-1 Quadrangle, central AlaskaReport of InvestigationRI 97-15AFairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys17 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:63,360https://doi.org/10.14509/2551Reifenstuhl, R.R.Dover, J.H.Newberry, R.J.Clautice, K.H.Liss, S.A.Blodgett, R.B.Bundtzen, T.K.Weber, F.R.1997Interpretive geologic bedrock map of the Tanana B-1 Quadrangle, central AlaskaReport of InvestigationRI 97-15BFairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys15 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:63,360https://doi.org/10.14509/2552Pinney, D.S.1997Derivative geologic materials map of the Tanana B-1 Quadrangle, central AlaskaReport of InvestigationRI 97-15DFairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys1 sheet, scale 1:63,360https://doi.org/10.14509/2554This data release provides legacy geospatial data converted to the GeMS and AK GeMS specifications. Attribute fields within each feature class are populated using 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 specifications of the AK GeMS geologic mapping schema.This publication is 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.This data release provides legacy geospatial data converted to the GeMS and AK GeMS specifications. To record the originating authors' degree of confidence in the location of features, the data include descriptive fields within each feature class and accompanying orientation and location confidence lookup tables. When location accuracy values are unavailable, users must infer positional accuracy based on standard geologic mapping practices of the investigation era. Field stations were located using hand-held GPS units, however for fieldwork conducted before 2000, Selective Availability limited location accuracy of the coordinates to roughly 100 meters. Certainty in feature boundaries or location varies throughout the map.Eakin, H.M.1912The Rampart and Hot Springs regionsBulletinB 520United StatesU.S. Geological Surveyp. 271-287https://dggs.alaska.gov/pubs/id/4819paper1912publication dateEakin, H.M., 1912, p. 271-287Surficial geologic mappingEakin, H.M.1913A geologic reconnaissance of a part of the Rampart Quadrangle, AlaskaBulletinB 535United StatesU.S. Geological Survey38 p., 2 sheets, scale 1:250,000https://dggs.alaska.gov/pubs/id/3412250000paper1913publication dateEakin, H.M., 1913Surficial geologic 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 cartographyHendricks, 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 cartographyNewberry, R.J.Clautice, K.H.1997Compositions of placer gold in the Rampart-Eureka-Manley-Tofty area, eastern Tanana and western Livengood quadrangles, central interior Alaska, determined by electron microprobe analysisPublic Data FilePDF 97-49Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys49 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/1813paper1997publication dateNewberry, R.J. and Clautice, K.H., 1997Surficial geologic 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 cartographyYeend, Warren1990Gold placers, geomorphology, and paleo-drainage of Eureka Creek and Tofty areas, AlaskaBulletinB 1946United StatesU.S. Geological Surveyp. 107-109https://dggs.alaska.gov/pubs/id/4503paper1990publication dateYeend, Warren, 1990, p. 107-109Surficial geologic mappingSurficial geologic mapping - Surficial geologic mapping - Fieldwork for surficial geologic investigations, including ridge and valley traverses, road-cut investigations, and river exposures, was conducted approximately between April 30 and July 4, 1996, by a surficial geologist. Field notes and sediment samples were collected throughout the area for surficial investigations. Surficial mapping involved using sources cited below on a regular basis for checking and correlating general units. The surficial mapper recorded observations on co-registered acetate overlays on 1:50,000-scale (nominal) color-infrared aerial photographs and directly on 1:63,360-scale topographic base maps. Stations were located using air photos and topographic maps. The overlay information was transferred to a paper 1:63,360-scale USGS topographic base using a zoom transfer scope.Eakin, H.M., 1912, p. 271-287Eakin, H.M., 1913Newberry, R.J. and Clautice, K.H., 1997Yeend, Warren, 1990, p. 107-1091997Geologic map compilation - The geologic data were digitized from a mylar compilation of geologic field maps produced on USGS topo bases of the area. Contacts and other geologic features were determined visually using topographic maps at scales of 1:63,360 and 1:25,000, field station notes, and GPS location data. Geologic features were visually hand-plotted onto stable mylar bases from the field maps and then digitally compiled and plotted using ArcInfo software. The map and report received technical review and editing by several scientists familiar with the subject matter. When deemed appropriate, the authors incorporated the reviewers' suggestions into the final draft.1997GIS 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 then 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, 20202021vectorUniversal Transverse Mercator50.999600-1530500000.0000000coordinate pair.00000001.00000001MetersNAD27Clarke 18666378206.40000000037294.978698199999997tanana_b1_quad_surficial_ak_gems_db_pkgGeodatabase, layer files, style files, and fontsAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveystanana_b1_quad_surficial_ak_gems_db_pkgtanana_b1_quad_surficial_gems_db_pkgGeodatabase, layer files, style files, and fontsAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveystanana_b1_quad_surficial_gems_db_pkgtanana_b1_quad_surficial_gems_shapefile_pkgShapefiles and open data filesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveystanana_b1_quad_surficial_gems_shapefile_pkgAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysMetadata Managermailing and physical

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