This collection is comprised of legacy DGGS geologic maps that have been converted to the single-map USGS Geologic Map Schema (GeMS; formerly known as NCGMP09). Initial conversions will be conducted on maps in areas with critical mineral potential, benefiting DGGS and USGS critical mineral studies in Alaska. Future additions to this collection will include both converted geologic maps, and new geologic maps created using the GeMS schema.
Summary
This collection is comprised of legacy DGGS geologic maps that have been converted to the single-map USGS Geologic Map Schema (GeMS; formerly known as NCGMP09). Initial conversions will be conducted on maps in areas with critical mineral potential, benefiting DGGS and USGS critical mineral studies in Alaska. Future additions to this collection will include both converted geologic maps, and new geologic maps created using the GeMS schema.
DGGS publications are available as free online downloads. Please see https://dggs.alaska.gov/pubs/sales for more information about obtaining physical copies of publications.
Purpose
The maps will assist with the development of data-driven GIS assessment models for critical minerals in deposit groups not already covered, and refined prospectivity maps for all critical mineral and associated resources.
This collection helps achieve the directive in the President?s Executive Order 13817 "that our miners and producers have electronic access to the most advanced topographic, geologic, and geophysical data".
This collection record and the associated records were compiled by DGGS staff and completed by funding from the FY 2020 National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program, award number G19AP00077.
Additional Information
NGGDPP Collection Extension
collectionCategories
Geological mapping data (Geological mapping data, http://www.sciencebase.gov/vocab/category/NGGDPP/collection/category)
