Geologic Map Of Alaska
This information was published by usgs as scientific investigations map 3340.
Geologic map of alaska. For alaska these regional compilations will form the base for compiling a new geologic map of the state. Additional online files y n y. The southern portions of the state and south sides of the aleutian islands drain into the gulf of alaska. We will be continually updating the number of maps status which will eventually include other government agency map publications.
Contributing office s alaska science center. Online only y n y. Are somewhat different than those for alaska and hawaii. A primary goal of this work is to develop geologic map datasets with standardized structure and attribution.
Berg introduction southeastern alaska is underlain by quaternary surficial deposits and by sedimentary volcanic intrusive and metamorphic rocks ranging in age from quaternary to proterozoic. This map reflects more than a century of work and provides a visual context for the abundant mineral and energy resources found throughout the state. Anchorage alaska a new digital geologic map of alaska is being released today providing land users managers and scientists geologic information for the evaluation of land use in relation to resource extraction conservation natural hazards and recreation. Gehrels and henry c.
This map shows the major streams and rivers of alaska and some of the larger lakes. 39 47 x 57 62 inches and 41 73 x 57 58 inches. Geological survey released the first ever digital geologic map of alaska. As documented in chapter a standards for the conterminous u s.
Geologic map of alaska. Geologic map of alaska digital compilation and reinterpretation of published and unpublished geologic mapping of alaska. Geologic map index of alaska map index provides outlines of dggs and usgs geology related maps of alaska. Geologic map of southeastern alaska by george e.
Search our comprehensive publications database for additional geologic information. This interactive map application provides outlines of dggs and usgs geology related maps of alaska. The northernmost part of alaska drains into the arctic ocean. In january 2016 the u s.