Geologic Map of the Eagle A-2 Quadrangle, Fortymile mining district, Alaska
Dates
Publication Date
2001-05
Start Date
1999
End Date
2001
File Modification Date
2014-05-22 11:36:00
Citation
Werdon, M.B., Newberry, R.J., Szumigala, D.J., and Pinney, D.S., 200105, Geologic Map of the Eagle A-2 Quadrangle, Fortymile mining district, Alaska: State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS), http://dx.doi.org/10.14509/2669.
Summary
The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) has conducted 1:63,360-scale geologic mapping of the Eagle A-2 Quadrangle (270 square miles; equivalent to four 7.5-minute quadrangles). The area is part of the 100-year old Fortymile mining district and is located in eastern Alaska near the Alaska-Yukon border. This geologic map was produced by merging a bedrock geologic map and a surficial geologic map of the Eagle A-2 Quadrangle and based upon results from field investigations by DGGS in 1999 and 2000, which were part of a three-year mapping program to provide geologic ground truth for airborne geophysical surveys flown by DGGS in the Fortymile mining district during 1998.
Summary
The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) has conducted 1:63,360-scale geologic mapping of the Eagle A-2 Quadrangle (270 square miles; equivalent to four 7.5-minute quadrangles). The area is part of the 100-year old Fortymile mining district and is located in eastern Alaska near the Alaska-Yukon border. This geologic map was produced by merging a bedrock geologic map and a surficial geologic map of the Eagle A-2 Quadrangle and based upon results from field investigations by DGGS in 1999 and 2000, which were part of a three-year mapping program to provide geologic ground truth for airborne geophysical surveys flown by DGGS in the Fortymile mining district during 1998.
This project, resulting map, geospatial data are intended to provide a geologic map and a geologic interpretation of the Fortymile mining district at 1:63,360 scale. Previous published 1:63,360 scale geologic maps of this area have been reconnaissance-level maps or only covered portions of the quadrangle. Mapping at 1:63,360 scale (or more detailed) is needed to identify critical geologic features that may relate to more regional structures or geologic units. These detailed observations are also critical to test or use in tectonic models. This map also provides a geologic base in which to interpret geochemical results from the concurrent DGGS rock sampling program.
