Surficial Geologic Map of The Loop and Druid Arch Quadrangles, Canyonlands National Park, Utah

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: George H. Billingsley
Originator: Debra L. Block
Originator: Tracey J. Felger
Publication_Date: 2002
Title:
Surficial Geologic Map of The Loop and Druid Arch Quadrangles, Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Edition: Version 1.0
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Series_Information:
Series_Name: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map
Issue_Identification: MF-2411
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Flagstaff, AZ
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Online_Linkage: http://pubs.usgs.gov/mf/2002/2411/
Description:
Abstract:
This geologic map is a product of a cooperative project between the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. National Park Service to provide geologic information about this part of Canyonlands National Park, Utah. This digital map database contains bedrock data from previously published data that has been modified by the author. New mapping of the surficial deposits represents the general distribution of surficial deposits of the Druid Arch and The Loop 7.5-minute quadrangles.
Purpose:
The geologic data presented is intended to provide additional information to park resource managers of Canyonlands National Park to help better understand and implement range management practices, biological studies, archaeological programs, and visitor interpretive information systems.
Supplemental_Information:
Use of multiple deposit labels for a polygon. Surficial geologic units may exist as thin (< 2m) veneers over older units. In areas where this relationship is common the unit designators are shown on the map as being separated by a slash (/). The younger, or overlying, unit is indicated first. Thus, Qed/Qes indicates an area where a veneer of sand dune deposits overlies sand sheet deposits. Not all composite units are shown on the map or in the database.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2002
Currentness_Reference: Publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As Needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -109.87882988
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -109.74573
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 38.25126408
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.99873863
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: geology
Theme_Keyword: geologic maps
Theme_Keyword: surficial geologic units
Theme_Keyword: unconsolidated deposits
Theme_Keyword: geospatial datasets
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Place_Keyword: Canyonlands National Park
Place_Keyword: Utah
Place_Keyword: Druid Arch 7.5-minute quadrangle
Place_Keyword: The Loop 7.5-minute quadrangle
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Augmented FIPS 10-4 and FIPS 6-4
Place_Keyword: f49037 = San Juan
Access_Constraints: none
Use_Constraints:
Spatial Resolution. Use of this digital geologic map should not violate the spatial resolution of the data. This geologic map and database was developed using digital orthophotograph quadrangles (DOQs)as a base. DOQs have a pixel resolution of 1 or 2 m and are accurate to a scale of 1:24,000 (1 in = 2,000 ft). Any enlargement beyond 1:24,000 exceeds the spatial resolution of the geologic data and should not be used in lieu of a more detailed site-specific geologic evaluation. Similarly, the digital topographic base map is derived from the U.S. Geological Survey, 1:24,000- scale Druid Arch and The Loop 7.5 minute quadrangles; any enlargement beyond 1:24,000 exceeds the spatial resolution of the topographic data. Plotting or viewing of the data at scales larger than 1:24,000 will not yield greater real detail, although it may reveal fine-scale irregularities below the intended resolution of the database.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: George H. Billingsley
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 2255 N. Gemini Dr.
City: Flagstaff
State_or_Province: AZ
Postal_Code: 86001
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-928-556-7198
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 1-928-556-7169
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gbillingsley@usgs.gov
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name: http://pubs.usgs.gov/mf/2002/2411/images/mf2411.jpg
Browse_Graphic_File_Description:
Reduced-size image of the entire map sheet, 366x580 pixels, 75k bytes.
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: JPEG
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name: http://pubs.usgs.gov/mf/2002/2411/mf2411.pdf
Browse_Graphic_File_Description: Printable representation of the map, 10.4 megabytes
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: PDF
Data_Set_Credit:
This database was prepared by George Billingsley, Debra Block, and Tracey Felger. Technical review was provided by Harland Goldstein and Fred Peterson. Digital review was provided by Scott Graham.
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Windows_NT, 5.0, Intel ARC/INFO version 8.1.2 Adobe Illustrator 9.0
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: P.W. Huntoon
Originator: G.H. Billingsley
Originator: W.J. Breed
Publication_Date: 1982
Title: Geologic map of Canyonlands National Park and vicinity
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Moab, Utah
Publisher: Canyonlands Natural History Association
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Data were entered and checked by the geologist that made the field observations. The attributes of this geospatial data set consist of text identifiers and numeric codes that indicate the identity of the geologic unit or type of geologic feature, and determine how each feature is colored or symbolized. Software generated lists of unique attribute values were used to identify spelling errors or other inconsistencies, and corrections were made as needed.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Polygon and chain-node topology present. Polygons internal to the map boundary are completely enclosed by line segments which are themselves a set of sequentially numbered coordinate pairs. Point data are represented by coordinate pairs. The neatline was mathematically generated from latitude and longitude values.
Completeness_Report:
The geologic map and digital database of The Loop and Druid Arch 7.5-minute qudrangles contain new data that have been subjected to rigorous review and are a substantially complete representation of the current state of knowledge concerning the surficial and bedrock geology of the area. All geospatial database elements are attributed.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Well-located data are intended to have a positional accuracy within 12 meters on the ground at a 1:24,000 map scale.
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
A tic file was created in latitude/longitude coordinates and projected into the base map projection (UTM). The geology was digitized on screen at a consistent scale of 1:4,000 over DOQs in ArcView 3.2. The shapefile was converted to a coverage and final editing and attributing was done in ARC/INFO 8.0 using custom pull-down and form menus.
Process_Date: 2001 - 2002
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
First draft of metadata created by dblock using FGDCMETA.AML ver. 1.2 05/14/98 on ARC/INFO data set c:\arcwork\canyonlands\cany\cany_poly
Process_Date: 20020221
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Creation of original metadata record
Process_Date: 20070724
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Debra Block
Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 2255 N. Gemini Dr.
City: Flagstaff
State_or_Province: AZ
Postal_Code: 86001
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-928-556-7138
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 1-928-556-7169
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: dblock@usgs.gov
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 6001
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 12859
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 6002
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
UTM_Zone_Number: 12
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.9996
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -111
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.0
False_Easting: 500000
False_Northing: 0.0
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.8448421359062
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.8448421359062
Planar_Distance_Units: Meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1927
Ellipsoid_Name: Clarke 1866
Semi-major_Axis: 6378206.4
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 294.98
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
The digital database for the Surficial geologic map of The Loop and Druid Arch quadrangles, Canyonlands National Park, Utah includes three geospatial datasets as ARC/INFO coverages: cany_poly (geology), cany_point (sinkholes), and cany_anno (annotation). Geospatial entities in ARC/INFO coverages have the following software-defined attributes: <cover>.pat contains AREA, PERIMETER, COVER#, and COVER-ID; <cover>.aat contains FNODE#, TNODE#, LPOLY#, RPOLY#, LENGTH, COVER#, and COVER-ID. User-defined attributes are described in detail below.
(1) The coverage cany_poly includes the following feature attribute tables: (a) a polygon feature attribute table (cany_poly.pat) that describes the geospatial distribution of geologic units represented in the Postscript(.eps) and Portable Document Format (.pdf) plotfiles of the map; (b) an arc feature attribute table (cany_poly.aat) that describes the contacts and linear features that bound rock-unit polygons.
(2) The coverage cany_point includes a point feature attribute table (control.pat) that describes the geospatial distribution of sinkholes.
(3) The coverage cany_anno includes two annotation feature attribute tables: (a)(cany_anno.tatunit) containing unit labels derived from the coded item PTYPE in cany_poly and (b)(cany_anno.tatstructure) containing fault separation values. An arc feature attribute table (cany_anno.aat) contains leaders from the unit annotation to the related polygon.
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
http://geo-nsdi.er.usgs.gov/metadata/map-mf/2411/unit_descriptions.txt

Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: CANY_POLY.PAT
Entity_Type_Definition: Polygon attribute table of coverage
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PTYPE
Attribute_Definition:
Geologic map unit label. Plain text is substituted for conventional geologic age symbols (PP for Pennsylvanian) shown on map
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PPe
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Elephant Canyon Formation (Upper Pennsylvanian)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PPh
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Honaker Trail Formation (Middle and Upper Pennsylvanian)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pc
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cedar Mesa Sandstone (Permian)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pcu
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Cutler Formation/Cedar Mesa Sandstone, undifferentiated (Permian)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Po
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Organ Rock Shale
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qae
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Alluvium and sand sheet deposits (Holocene and Pleistocene?)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qaf
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Artificial fill and quarries (Holocene)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qal
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Alluvial deposits (Holocene and Pleistocene?)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qed
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sand dune deposits (Holocene)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qes
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sand sheet deposits (Holocene)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qf1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Young alluvial fan deposits (Holocene)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qf2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Young intermediate alluvial fan deposits (Holocene)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qfp
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Floodplain deposits (Holocene)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qp
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Ponded deposits (Holocene)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qr
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Colorado River terrace deposits (Holocene)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qrf
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Rock fall debris (Holocene)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qs
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Stream-channel alluvium (Holocene)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qt1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Young alluvial terrace deposits (Holocene)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qt2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Intermediate alluvial terrace deposits (Holocene and Pleistocene?)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qt3
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Old alluvial terrace deposits (Pleistocene)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: water
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: water
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PTYPE2
Attribute_Definition:
Geologic map unit label. Underlying unit, with thin veneer of PTYPE on top.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PTYPE3
Attribute_Definition:
Geologic map unit label. Underlying unit, with thin veneer of PTYPE and PTYPE2 on top.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PTYPE4
Attribute_Definition: Geologic map unit label. Composite unit, indicated with slashes
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: CANY_POLY.AAT
Entity_Type_Definition: Arc attribute table of coverage
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LTYPE
Attribute_Definition:
Type of geologic or geographic feature denoted by a line in the database.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: contact_certain
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Boundary between two mapped units that retains the original depositional or intrusive relationship. The contact has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: fault_certain
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Structural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault has been observed or is closely constrained, so it is well located as described in Positional_Accuracy.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: fault_concealed
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Structural boundary between mapped units or structural discontinuity within a mapped unit that has experienced relative offset between the rock bodies on either side of the fault. The fault is obscured by overlying mapped units, so it is not well located as described in Positional_Accuracy, but the location is constrained to be within about 95 meters on the ground.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: facies_change
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
The lateral and vertical transition zone in the lithologic characteristics of contemporaneous deposits.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: map_boundary
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Edge of the mapped area. Used primarily to bound polygons at the edge of the map database.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PTTYPE
Attribute_Definition: Arcmarker point type
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: fault_ball_fill
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Arcmarker attached to an arc describing the nature of displacement along a fault. Side of arc with bar and ball is the side with downthrown displacement.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: xx
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Placeholder - no arcmarker is drawn on arc.
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: CANY_POINT.PAT
Entity_Type_Definition: Point attribute table of coverage
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PTTYPE
Attribute_Definition: Point type.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: sinkhole
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Observed location of an enclosed depression or cave.
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey Information Services
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: Box 25286 Denver Federal Center
City: Denver
State_or_Province: CO
Postal_Code: 80225
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-888-ASK-USGS
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ask@usgs.gov
Distribution_Liability:
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides these geographic data "as is." The USGS makes no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of information contained in the Geographic: data. The USGS further makes no warranties, either expressed or implied as to any other matter whatsoever, including, without limitation, the condition of the product, or its fitness for any particular purpose. The burden for determining fitness for use lies entirely with the user. Although these data have been processed successfully on computers at the USGS, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the USGS regarding the use of these data on any other system, nor does the fact of distribution constitute or imply any such warranty.
In no event shall the USGS have any liability whatsoever for payment of any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or tort damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, any loss of profits arising out of use of or reliance on the Geographic: data or arising out of delivery, installation, operation, or support by USGS.
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Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: Shapefile
Format_Version_Number: 1.0
Format_Information_Content: Bedrock and surficial geologic units
File_Decompression_Technique: unzip
Transfer_Size: 5.2
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: http://pubs.usgs.gov/mf/2002/2411/Mf2411_shapefiles.zip
Fees: none
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20160613
Metadata_Review_Date: 20020507
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Peter N Schweitzer
Contact_Organization: USGS Midwest Area
Contact_Position:
Collection manager, USGS Geoscience Data Clearinghouse, http://geo-nsdi.er.usgs.gov/
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address:
Mail Stop 954
12201 Sunrise Valley Dr
City: Reston
State_or_Province: VA
Postal_Code: 20192-0002
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703-648-6533
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 703-648-6252
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: pschweitzer@usgs.gov
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Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Access_Constraints: none
Metadata_Use_Constraints: none
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