Alaska Coastal Management Program (ACMP) coastal district
Below is a list of publications related to Municipality of Anchorage Coastal District. Select a publication number to access more detailed information and their respective files available for download.
- SIM 3077
- Jibson, R.W., and Michael, J.A., 2009, Maps showing seismic landslide hazards in Anchorage, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map 3077, 11 p., 2 sheets, scale 1:25,000.
- SIR 2008-5214
- Neal, C.A., McGimsey, R.G., Dixon, J.P., Manevich, Alexander, and Rybin, Alexander, 2009, 2006 volcanic Activity in Alaska, Kamchatka, and the Kurile Islands: summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2008-5214, 102 p.
- SIR 2007-5269
- McGimsey, R.G., Neal, C.A., Dixon, J.P., and Ushakov, Sergey, 2008, 2005 volcanic activity in Alaska, Kamchatka, and the Kurile Islands: summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5269, 94 p.
- SIR 2008-5159
- Coombs, M.L., McGimsey, R.G., and Browne, B.L., 2008, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for Gareloi volcano, Gareloi Island, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2008-5159, 27 p., 1 sheet.
- OF 2007-1400
- Doukas, M.P., and McGee, K.A., 2007, A compilation of gas emission-rate data from volcanoes of Cook Inlet (Spurr, Crater Peak, Redoubt, Iliamna, and Augustine) and Alaska Peninsula (Douglas, Fourpeaked, Griggs, Mageik, Martin, Peulik, Ukinrek Maars, and Veniaminof), Alaska, from 1995-2006: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2007-1400, 13 p.
- OF 2007-1043
- Wesson, R.L., Boyd, O.S., Mueller, C.S., Bufe, C.G., Frankel, A.D., and Petersen, M.D., 2007, Revision of time-independent probabilistic seismic hazard maps for Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2007-1043, 33 p.
- SIR 2007-5094
- Coombs, M.L., McGimsey, R.G., and Browne, B.L., 2007, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for the Tanaga volcanic cluster, Tanaga Island, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5094, 37 p., 1 sheet.
- P 1739-C
- Waythomas, C.F., 2007, Mid-Holocene sector collapse at Mount Spurr volcano, south-central Alaska, in Haeussler, P.J., and Galloway, J.P., eds., Studies by the U.S. Geological Survey in Alaska, 2006: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1739-C, 15 p.
- OF 2005-1308
- Neal, C.A., McGimsey, R.G., Dixon, Jim, and Melnikov, Dmitry, 2005, 2004 volcanic activity in Alaska and Kamchatka: summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2005-1308, 71 p.
- OF 2005-1310
- McGimsey, R.G., Neal, C.A., and Girina, Olga, 2005, 2003 volcanic activity in Alaska and Kamchatka: summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2005-1310, 62 p.
- OF 2004-1058
- Neal, C.A., McGimsey, R.G., and Girina, Olga, 2005, 2002 volcanic activity in Alaska and Kamchatka summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2004-1058, 55 p.
- OF 2004-1453
- McGimsey, R.G., Neal, C.A., and Girina, Olga, 2004, 2001 volcanic activity in Alaska and Kamchatka: summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2004-1453, 57 p.
- OF 2004-1034
- Neal, C.A., McGimsey, R.G., and Chubarova, Olga, 2004, 2000 Volcanic activity in Alaska and Kamchatka: Summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2004-1034, 34 p.
- OF 2004-1033
- McGimsey, R.G., Neal, C.A., and Girina, Olga, 2004, 1999 Volcanic activity in Alaska and Kamchatka: Summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2004-1033, 45 p.
- MP 46
- Reger, R.D., Stevens, D.S.P., and Smith, R.L., 2003, Survey of geology, geologic materials, and geologic hazards in proposed access corridors in the Anchorage Quadrangle, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 46, 5 sheets, scale 1:250,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/2958
- OF 2003-112
- Waythomas, C.F., Miller, T.P., and Nye, C.J., 2003, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for Great Sitkin Volcano, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2003-112, 32 p.
- OF 2002-72
- Waythomas, C.F., and Miller, T.P., 2002, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for Hayes Volcano, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2002-72, 27 p.
- OF 2002-397
- Waythomas, C.F., Miller, T.P., and Nye, C.J., 2002, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for Kanaga Volcano, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2002-397, 27 p.
- DDS 40
- Neal, C.A., and McGimsey, R.G., 2002, Volcanoes of the Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Islands, Alaska: selected photographs: U.S. Geological Survey Digital Data Series 40.
- OF 2001-482
- Waythomas, C.F., and Nye, C.J., 2001, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for Mount Spurr Volcano, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2001-482, 40 p.
- MP 40
- Combellick, R.A., Mayer, J.L., Sink-Blair, K.D., and Weems, S.M., 2001, Geotechnical borehole and well-log database for Anchorage, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 40, 126 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:25,000, 1 DVD. https://doi.org/10.14509/2664
- DDS 39
- Neal, C.A., McGimsey, R.G., and Diggles, M.F., 2001, Volcanoes of the Wrangell Mountains and Cook Inlet region, Alaska: selected photographs: U.S. Geological Survey Digital Data Series 39.
- MP 41
- Barker, C.E., Clough, J.G., and Dallegge, T.A., 2001, Coalbed methane prospects of the upper Cook Inlet - Field trip guidebook: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 41, 115 p., 1 DVD. https://doi.org/10.14509/2731
- MP 32
- Harding Lawson Associates, Weems, S.M., and Combellick, R.A., 1997, Seismically induced ground-failure susceptibility, Anchorage, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 32, 1 sheet, scale 1:25,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/741
- RI 95-6
- Reger, R.D., Pinney, D.S., Burke, R.M., and Wiltse, M.A., 1996, Catalog and initial analyses of geologic data related to Middle to Late Quaternary deposits, Cook Inlet region, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 95-6, 188 p., 6 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/2520
- PDF 95-36
- Combellick, R.A., Reger, R.D., and Nye, C.J., 1995, Geologic hazards in and near proposed state of Alaska oil and gas lease sale 85A (Cook Inlet): Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 95-36, 12 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1719
- PR 117
- Combellick, R.A., and Tannian, Fran, eds., 1995, Short notes on Alaska Geology 1995: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 117, 116 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2316
- RI 94-6
- Combellick, R.A., and Reger, R.D., 1994, Sedimentological and radiocarbon-age data for tidal marshes along eastern and upper Cook Inlet, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 94-6, 60 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2492
- RI 94-7
- Combellick, R.A., 1994, Investigation of peat stratigraphy in tidal marshes along Cook Inlet, Alaska, to determine the frequency of 1964-style great earthquakes in the Anchorage region: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 94-7, 24 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2493
- RI 94-24
- Reger, R.D., Combellick, R.A., and Pinney, D.S., 1994, Geologic and derivative materials maps of the Anchorage C-7 NE Quadrangle, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 94-24, 2 sheets, scale 1:25,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/2507
- RI 94-25
- Reger, R.D., Combellick, R.A., and Pinney, D.S., 1994, Geologic and derivative materials maps of the Anchorage C-7 NW Quadrangle, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 94-25, 2 sheets, scale 1:25,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/2508
- RI 94-26
- Reger, R.D., Combellick, R.A., and Pinney, D.S., 1994, Geologic and derivative materials maps of the Anchorage C-8 NE Quadrangle, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 94-26, 2 sheets, scale 1:25,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/2509
- RI 94-27
- Reger, R.D., Combellick, R.A., and Pinney, D.S., 1994, Geologic and derivative materials maps of the Anchorage C-8 NW Quadrangle, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 94-27, 2 sheets, scale 1:25,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/2510
- PR 114
- Motyka, R.J., Liss, S.A., Nye, C.J., and Moorman, M.A., 1994, Geothermal resources of the Aleutian arc: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 114, 17 p., 4 sheets, scale 1:1,000,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/2314
- PDF 93-85
- March, G.D., 1993, Holocene volcanoes of the Aleutian Arc, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 93-85, 1 sheet, scale 1:2,000,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/1624
- PR 113
- Solie, D.N., and Tannian, Fran, eds., 1993, Short Notes on Alaskan Geology 1993: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 113, 99 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2304
- PR 113B
- Combellick, R.A., 1993, The penultimate great earthquake in southcentral Alaska: Evidence from a buried forest near Girdwood, in Solie, D.N., and Tannian, Fran, eds., Short Notes on Alaskan Geology 1993: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 113B, p. 7-15. https://doi.org/10.14509/2306
- PDF 92-12
- Combellick, R.A., 1992, The penultimate great earthquake in southcentral Alaska: evidence from a buried forest near Girdwood: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 92-12, 12 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1536
- PR 112
- Combellick, R.A., 1991, Paleoseismicity of the Cook Inlet Region, Alaska: Evidence from peat stratigraphy in Turnagain and Knik Arms: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 112, 52 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2303
- PDF 90-29
- Combellick, R.A., 1990, Evidence for episodic Late-Holocene subsidence in estuarine deposits near Anchorage, Alaska: basis for determining recurrence intervals of major earthquakes: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 90-29, 70 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1463
- RI 88-10
- Sturm, Matthew, and Benson, C.S., 1989, Jokulhlaups from Strandline Lake, Alaska, with special attention to the 1982 event: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 88-10, 19 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2458
- PDF 88-39
- Combellick, R.A., and Reger, R.D., 1988, Engineering-geologic assessment of the proposed Hatcher Pass ski resort at Government Peak, southcentral Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 88-39, 25 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1388
- PDF 88-40
- Carrick, S.J., Maurer, M.A., Maynard, D.L., and Munter, J.A., 1988, Preliminary water resource assessment of the proposed Hatcher Pass alpine ski area near Government Peak, southcentral Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 88-40, 31 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1389
- PDF 87-3
- Munter, J.A., 1987, Status of hydrogeologic work near Potter Marsh with suggestions for future work, February 15, 1984: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 87-3, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1305
- I 1610
- Updike, R.G., 1986, Engineering - geologic maps of the Government Hill area, Anchorage, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map 1610, 1 sheet, scale 1:48,000.
- GB 6
- Fuglestad, T.C., 1986, Guidebook to permafrost and engineering problems along the Alaska Railroad between Anchorage and Fairbanks: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Guidebook 6, 82 p., 2 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/268
- PDF 86-49
- Updike, R.G., Ulery, C.A., and Weir, J.W., 1986, A guide to the geology of Anchorage: a commentary on the geotechnical and historic aspects of selected localities in the city: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 86-49, 76 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1224
- PDF 86-62
- Collazzi, E.J., Maurer, M.A., and Carrick, S.J., 1986, Reconnaissance of surface water resources in the Houston area, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 86-62, 19 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1252
- PDF 86-85
- Wolf, L.W., and Davies, J.N., 1986, A comparison of acceleration values derived from recent seismic hazard studies of the Anchorage area, Alaska: Part I: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 86-85, 40 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1275
- RI 86-3
- Updike, R.G., and Ulery, C.A., 1986, A geotechnical cross section for downtown Anchorage using the electric-cone-penetration test: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 86-3, 41 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2402
- PR 89
- Updike, R.G., and Ulery, C.A., 1986, Engineering - geologic map of southwest Anchorage, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 89, 1 sheet, scale 1:15,840. https://doi.org/10.14509/2270
- PDF 85-2
- Updike, R.G., and Schmoll, H.R., 1985, A brief resume of the geology of Anchorage and vicinity: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-2, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1083
- PDF 85-7
- Davies, J.N., 1985, A refraction profile from Hatcher Pass to Seward, southcentral Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-7, 16 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1088
- PDF 85-30
- Lade, P.V., Updike, R.G., and Cole, D.A., Jr., 1985, Cyclic triaxial tests of the Bootlegger Cove formation, Anchorage, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-30, 90 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1123
- PDF 85-62
- Wolf, L.W., and Davies, J.N., 1985, Glacier-generated earthquakes from Prince William Sound, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-62, 30 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1163
- PDF 84-12
- Pulpan, Hans, Marshall, Diane, Biswas, N.N., Estes, Steve, Siegrist, R.D., Sexsmith, S., and Biesiot, H., 1984, Catalog of Alaskan earthquakes: July-September, 1983: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 84-12, 47 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1042
- PDF 84-13
- Pulpan, Hans, Marshall, Diane, Biswas, N.N., Estes, Steve, Siegrist, R.D., Sexsmith, S., and Biesiot, H., 1984, Catalog of Alaskan earthquakes: October-December, 1983: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 84-13, 41 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1043
- PDF 84-14
- Pulpan, Hans, Marshall, Diane, Biswas, N.N., Estes, Steve, Siegrist, R.D., Sexsmith, S., and Biesiot, H., 1984, Catalog of Alaskan earthquakes: January-March, 1984: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 84-14, 38 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1044
- RI 84-13
- Updike, R.G., 1984, The Turnagain Heights landslide: an assessment using the electric-cone-penetration test: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 84-13, 48 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2372
- RI 84-20
- Updike, R.G., Yamamoto, Nagisa, and Glaesman, P.W., 1984, Moisture-density and textural analyses of modern tidal-flat sediments, upper Knik Arm, Cook Inlet: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 84-20, 20 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2379
- RI 84-26
- Updike, R.G., 1984, Liquefaction-susceptibility analysis for foundation soils, Knik River Bridge, Glenn Highway: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 84-26, 33 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2385
- GB 1
- Pewe, T.L., and Reger, R.D., 1983, Guidebook to Permafrost and Quaternary Geology along the Richardson and Glenn Highways between Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Guidebook 1, 263 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:250,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/263
- PR 80
- Updike, R.G., 1983, Inclinometer strain analyses of Anchorage landslides, 1965-1980: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 80, 141 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2254
- RI 83-8
- Updike, R.G., and Ulery, C.A., 1983, Preliminary geologic map of the Anchorage B-6 NW (Eklutna Lake) Quadrangle, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 83-8, 2 sheets, scale 1:10,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/2347
- PR 81
- March, G.D., and Robertson, L.G., 1982, Snow avalanche atlas, Seward Highway, southcentral Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 81, 168 p., 3 sheets, scale 1:63,360. https://doi.org/10.14509/2255
- GR 73B
- Updike, R.G., Cole, D.A., Jr., and Ulery, C.A., 1982, Shear moduli and damping ratios for the Bootlegger Cove Formation as determined by resonant-column testing, in Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Short Notes on Alaskan Geology - 1981: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geologic Report 73B, p. 7-12. https://doi.org/10.14509/435
- AOF 128
- March, G.D., 1981, Map of snow avalanche paths, Seward Highway: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Alaska Open-File Report 128, 5 sheets, scale 1:50,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/45
- GR 53
- Riehle, J.R., Kienle, Juergen, and Emmel, K.S., 1981, Lahars in Crescent River valley, lower Cook Inlet, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geologic Report 53, 10 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/389
- AOF 130
- Davidson, Gail, and Hackett, S.W., 1980, Provisional snow avalanche potential, Anchorage Quadrangle: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Alaska Open-File Report 130, 2 sheets, scale 1:250,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/48
- GR 55J
- Dillon, J.T., 1977, Earthquake recurrence and location in the western Gulf of Alaska, in Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Short Notes on Alaskan Geology - 1977: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geologic Report 55J, p. 43-47. https://doi.org/10.14509/401
- AOF 100
- Hackett, S.W., 1976, Regional gravity survey of Beluga basin and adjacent area, Cook Inlet region, southcentral Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Alaska Open-File Report 100, 41 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/5
- AOF 102
- Triplehorn, D.M., 1976, Contributions to clay mineralogy and petrology, Cook Inlet basin: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Alaska Open-File Report 102, 20 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/7
- MP 25
- McGee, D.L., 1974, Evacuation of unnamed glacial lake contributed to 1971 Matanuska Valley flood: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 25, 3 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/727
- HA 455
- Post, Austin, and Mayo, L.R., 1971, Glacier dammed lakes and outburst floods in Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Investigations Atlas 455, 10 p., 3 sheets, scale 1:1,000,000.
- P 542-A
- Hansen, W.R., 1965, Effects of the earthquake of March 27, 1964, at Anchorage, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 542-A, p. A1-A68, 2 sheets.
- MP 1
- Alaska Division of Mines and Minerals, 1964, The Great Alaskan Earthquake, March 27, 1964: Alaska Division of Mines and Minerals Miscellaneous Publication 1, 3 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/664