Check out the national geologic map database ngmdb, which is the national archive of these maps and related geoscience reports. Initiated in 2008, the csmp has collected bathymetry and backscatter data that. The list is split into broad categories, depending on the intended use of the software and its scope of. May 09, 2014 craters of the moon and its amazing geologic story presented by doug owens, national park service duration.
This interface was created by the national geologic map database. A geologic map records the distribution of rock and soil materials at and near. The critical issues programs mission is to connect decision makers, especially at. Interactive map viewer for the geologic map of alaska sim3340 this is an interactive version of the alaska geologic map database which allows a user to view and access many features of the database and map through a standard web browser. The map data is also sent to the much larger national geologic map database published by the u. The idaho survey urges federal, state and local agencies to incorporate the use of geologic maps in their activities and, as appropriate, to help fund the production of geologic maps.
The idaho survey began to capture a database of basic geologic attributes associated with each geologic feature on a map in 1992 as part of its map. An interactive, mapbased source of information on water quality of lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and streams in idaho. Our state gis strategic plan was revised and approved by the idaho. The digital arcinfo databases included in this website provide a gis database for the. The geology of the payette national forest and vicinity, idaho was mappedand compiled by karen lund between 1992 and 1996.
Allows text search, browse by geographic location, and. The national geologic map database ngmdb is a distributed archive of geoscience information for the nation. Whiteeditors, tectonic and magmatic history of the snake river plain volcanic province, idaho geological survey bulletin. Digital geologic map database of the payette national forest and vicinity, idaho by karen lund1, pamela d. Oil and gas resources in alabama, idaho, new mexico, and other states. Screenshot of the interactive usgs geologic map database. The idaho survey began to capture a database of basic geologic attributes associated with each geologic feature on a map in 1992 as part of its map digitizing process. Geologic maps portray a threedimensional view of the rock, sediment, and soil units arranged by their age.
Detailed geologic mapping has not been completed for the entire united states, but maps are available for most locations. Theres a bucket load of free gis software packages available for you to map the world. The digital data for each geologic quadrangle includes a shapefile package containing. The published map can be found on the geologic mapping page along with an index map and pdfs of published quadrangles. Geologic map of the boise valley and adjoining area, western. It was mandated by the geologic mapping act of 1992 and is cooperatively built and maintained by the usgs and state geological surveys. Rob is a developer for the national geologic map database project. Geologic map of the idaho parts of the orofino and clarkston 30 x 60 minute quadrangles, idaho.
The idaho statewide geologic map geodatabase isgmg follows the physical design of the idaho geologic map data model v3. Inside idaho is the geospatial data clearinghouse for the state of idaho recognized by the idaho geospatial council executive committee. This openfile report is a digital geologic map database stored in a computer in the u. This is a list of free and opensource software for geological data handling and interpretation. Since the 1800s, the usgs and its partners, the state geological surveys, have been producing high quality, standardized geologic maps of the nation. See our state high points map to learn about borah peak at 12,662 feet the highest point in idaho. Preliminary integrated geologic map databases for the united states western. Join researchgate to find the people and research you need to help your work. Gis maps and gis libguides at idaho state university.
Bruneau publications national geologic map database. Contouring, graphing, logging, digitizing, and mapping software. The idaho geological surveys provides a large amount of information on idahos geology and natural resources in interactive map form, including. We welcome you to explore the archive, view the maps. Since 1992 the idaho geological survey has captured all geologic mapping data with gis software. The paper map of idaho bond, 1978 is at a scale of 1. Building the national archive of geologic maps a progress report on the national geologic map database by national geologic map database project david r.
Our state gis strategic plan was revised and approved by the idaho technology authority ita on december 6, 2016. Geographic information system gis technology has changed geologic maps by providing software tools that. The idaho geological survey currently distributes geologic map data in two. The digital geologic map databasecan be queried in many ways to produce a variety of geologic maps. The geologic map of idaho brings together the extensive mapping and associated research released since the previous statewide compilation in 1978. The design of these data sets and how they relate to one another to supply reasonable interpretations of the map is a digital geologic map data model. Manage, visualize and edit gis data with open source gis software. Digital geologic map database of the payette national forest.
The index includes not only published maps but also the many figures and plates that accompany books, reports, and the individual papers in collected works. These regional databases are being developed as contributions to the national geologic map database of the national cooperative geologic mapping. Spatial digital database for the geologic map of the east. In order for a particular gisbased map to be interoperable with other maps, their geospatial databases must be organized with a consistent. The national geologic map database ngmdb is the primary source for geologic map and related geoscience information of the united states. Sample from a foliated, mediumgrained, microclinequartzbiotiteplagioclase gneiss, in roadcut along golden gate canyon. Stratigraphic studies of the boise idaho aquifer system. Geologic maps at many scales and from many sources are listed in the national geologic map database. This data set maps and describes the geology of the riverside east 7. A geologic map records the distribution of rock and soil materials at and near the. University of idaho morrill hall, 3rd floor 875 perimeter dr. Idaho geological survey geologic map 9 idaho geological survey geologic map 9 geochronology advances in geochronologic techniques since 1978 have greatly improved our understanding of the geologic history of idaho. The geology of the payette national forest and vicinity, idaho was mapped and compiled by karen lund between 1992 and 1996. Readme and metadata for geologic map of the bonners ferry.
The digital atlas of idaho is a resource that also contains exercises for k12 teachers. Except for us 95, which follows the salmon river suture zone through mccall and riggins, there are no paved roads that cross the idaho batholith from north to south. Technical report 2001 geologic map of the bayhorse anticline, custer county, idaho technical report 2002 geologic map of the southern portion of the clayton quadrangle, custer county, idaho annual report of the idaho geological. Challis publications national geologic map database. Inside idaho serves as a data digital library, providing access to, and a context within which to use, geospatial data and information by, for, and about idaho. A national digital geologic map database is essential in interpreting. A gis database of geologic units and structural features in.
The geology is draped on a beautiful shaded relief base. Oct 24, 20 this record is maintained in the national geologic map database ngmdb. Geologic map of the boise valley and adjoining area, western snake river plain, idaho. The california seafloor mapping program csmp is a cooperative program to. Delaware, district of columbia, florida, georgia, guam, hawaii, idaho, illinois. Check out the national geologic map database ngmdb, which is the national.
The state geologic map compilation sgmc geodatabase of the. Click to go to the collection page for usgs drg maps of all 50 states. Preliminary integrated geologic map databases for the united states. Sample from a foliated, mediumgrained, microclinequartzbiotiteplagioclase gneiss, in roadcut along golden gate canyon road, in sec. Geological survey editorial standards or with the north american stratigraphic code. The digital geology of idaho systematically divides idaho geology into individual teaching modules. A gis database of geologic units and structural features in idaho, with lithology. Modules can serve as a source of information, reference, maps and photographs of idaho geology. The national transportation atlas database provides datasets in shapefile format. This database provides wholerock xray flourescent chemistry, sample locations, and lithology on rock samples collected from the state of idaho.
The geologic map database delineates map units that are. Individual segments of the site can be searched or there is a multisystem search available which searches all of the databases includes in. Gis and graphic design software have radically changed the techniques by which map. The geologic data for the digital map are from original mapping as well as compilation by lund of numerous sources of published and unpublished geologic maps that are cited in the section bibliography of geologic map sources. Map it is a proper geographic information system gis software designed for digital mapping and data capture with tablet pc that ought to be tested and evaluated by field geologists and people who project and use field systems and geologic databases. Geologic map of the dillon 1x2 quadrangle, idaho and montana. The map on the left is a simplified version of this new geologic map. The modules correspond with a 15week geology of idaho course geol 456556 for 2 credits. A new idaho geologic map another component of this project was preparation of a new geologic map of idaho by the idaho geological survey. Berti and igs staff provide hundreds of other geologyrelated publications on idaho that are freely available through the igs website. The digital geologic map database can be queried in many ways to produce a variety of geologic maps. This interface was created by the national geologic map database project ngmdb, in.
Over the last decade, hes been focused on improving the accessibility of geologic map data to the public. Before 2001 each mapping project became a separate, uncontrolled database which resulted in a digital tangle of geologic map. Taken together, the spatial map data, map legend, and metadata comprise a digital geologic map database. The original paper map was scanned, georeferenced, and rectified to broaden access and to facilitate use in gis software. Geologic map of the boise valley and adjoining area, western snake river plain is interesting to study, especially if you are a resident of the treasure valley.
Home catalog lexicon mapview new mapping standards comments. Map of idaho showing the location of the lobes of the idaho batholith. The idaho batholith forms a barrier to travel between northern and southern idaho. The idaho geological survey offers a searchable index to over 500 geologic maps found throughout its publications. It is a congressionallymandated function under the geologic mapping. Results presented here are compiled from previously published data sets within the idaho geological. A regionallyconsistent and integrated geologic spatial database for the northern rocky mountains of montana, idaho, and eastern washington, brings together fortythree 1. Topoview shows the many and varied older maps of each area, and so is useful for historical purposesfor example, the names of some natural and cultural features have changed over time, and the old names can be found on these historical topographic maps. The geology of the payette national forest and vicinity, idaho fig. Geological survey for further attribution and publication of the geospatial digital files. Application of a digital geologic map data model in.
The design of these data sets and how they relate to one another to supply reasonable interpretations of the map is a digital geologic map. This georectified digital map portrays geologic formations and mineral lands near the northern pacific railroad in northern idaho and washington territories in 1882. Gis data sets for the state of idaho from the idaho geologic survey. Detailed topographic maps and aerial photos of idaho are available in the geology. A regionally consistent and integrated geologic spatial database for the northern rocky mountains of montana, idaho, and eastern washington, brings together fortythree 1. A gis database of geologic units and structural features in idaho, with lithology, age, data structure, and format written and arranged just like the other states. In other words, there is no need for or knowledge of specialized gis software. This data set maps and describes the geology of the chewelah 30 x 60 quadrangle, washington and idaho. A critical aspect of the map database is the ability to manage the information and to preserve its integrity, for example, by migrating it to a new data format or structure or to a new standard terminology. The idaho geological survey has been producing geologic maps digitally since 1989. Below is a list of geochronologic studies that were particularly helpful in constructing this map. This geologic map database is a bedrock compilation of the beatty 30x 60 quadrangle in southern nevada and adjoining parts of california. The 5 best idaho geologic formations with photos tripadvisor. Our primary initiative is the idaho map tim, which is designed to improve statewide coordination, leverage existing geospatial investments, and provide reliable access to geographic data and services.
Some geologic maps can be purchased in hard copy through the usgs store. Renewing the national cooperative geologic mapping program as. Deposits in three areas upstream from bliss through hagerman valley to melon valley, id, in snake river basin, misidentified as bruneau formation of idaho. Oct 11, 2012 the geologic map of idaho brings together the extensive mapping and associated research released since the previous statewide compilation in 1978.
Geologic mapping program ncgmp shares responsibility with other usgs programs to. It is a congressionallymandated function under the geologic mapping act and has been a strong example of statefederal cooperation since its inception in 1995. Digital geologic map of the coeur dalene district, idaho. Surveys usgs national geospatial program, the national map is a.
A catalog of earth science data produced by the usgs. The map can be ordered from the idaho geological survey, or simply download the pdf. Internet software resources links to sites on the internet that contain scientific, webrelated, and miscellaneous software. Learn how businesses are using location intelligence to gain competitive advantage. Geological surveys usgs national geospatial program, the national map is a collaborative effort among the usgs and other federal, state, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the nation. Usgs drg maps for the state of idaho are available here. Digital geologic map database of the payette national forest and vicinity, idaho microform. Level one fy20 a geologic database in gis format that adheres to gems topology requirements.
Idaho geologic map data a gis database of geologic units and structural features in idaho, with lithology, age, data structure, and format written and arranged just like the other states. Created using environmental systems research institutes arcinfo software, the data base consists of the following items. Check out the national geologic map database ngmdb, which is the national archive of these maps. Interactive map of idahos geology and natural resources american. The ngmdb is a congressionally mandated national archive of geoscience maps, reports, and stratigraphic information, developed according to standards defined by the cooperators, i. Dave soller dave is chief of the national geologic map database.