Geologic map of the Wildcat Lake 7.5' Quadrangle Kitsap and Mason Counties, Washington

Metadata also available as - [Outline] - [Parseable text] - [XML]

Frequently anticipated questions:


What does this data set describe?

Title:
Geologic map of the Wildcat Lake 7.5' Quadrangle Kitsap and Mason Counties, Washington
Abstract:
This data set represents reconnaissance geologic mapping of the Wildcat Lake 7.5' Quadrangle, Kitsap and Mason Counties, Washington. It is used to create the map sheet in USGS OFR 00-356 , which shows bedrock, surficial, and structural geology of the Wildcat Lake Quadrangle.
  1. How might this data set be cited?
    Haeussler, Peter J., and Clark, Kenneth P., 2000, Geologic map of the Wildcat Lake 7.5' Quadrangle Kitsap and Mason Counties, Washington: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 00-356.

    Online Links:

  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?
    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -122.75
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -122.875
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 47.625
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 47.5
  3. What does it look like?
  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
    Calendar_Date: 2000
    Currentness_Reference:
    publication date
  5. What is the general form of this data set?
    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?
    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?
      This is a Vector data set.
    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?
      Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
      Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
      UTM_Zone_Number: 10
      Transverse_Mercator:
      Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.9996
      Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -123
      Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.0
      False_Easting: 500000
      False_Northing: 0.0
      Planar coordinates are encoded using coordinate pair
      Abscissae (x-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 50
      Ordinates (y-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 50
      Planar coordinates are specified in meters
  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?
    arcs
    Characteristics of the arc feature in coverage 'wildcatgeo' are coded in the 'wildcatgeo.aat' file, the arc attribute table. The .aat file consists of the item, ARC-CODE and LINETYPE. (Source: This data set)
    arc-code
    Arc-code is a positive integer value item in the arc attribute table. Values range from 0 to 99. Arc-code describes the stratigraphic boundary, fault, or other linear feature. (Source: This coverage)
    ValueDefinition
    1Stratigraphic or intrusive contact, location certain.
    2Stratigraphic or intrusive contact, location approximate.
    7Shoreline or riverbank.
    36High-angle reverse fault, location approximate, teeth on right from origin.
    37High-angle reverse fault, location inferred, teeth on right from origin.
    51Concealed contact.
    52Concealed normal fault.
    54Concealed high-angle reverse fault.
    90Left lateral fault, location certain.
    91Left lateral fault, location approximate.
    95Shear zone, approximate.
    99Bounding line (neatline) of coverage.
    polygons
    Characteristics of the polygon features are coded in the polygon attribute table (.pat file). Table 'wildcatgeo.pat' includes the following items: CLASS and ULABEL (geologic unit label). (Source: This coverage)
    Class
    CLASS is a positive integer value item in the polygon attribute table (.pat). Values range from 0 to 124. The table "wildcatgeo.lut" contains CLASS and the corresponding geologic label. (Source: This coverage)
    ValueDefinition
    1Water
    2af - Artificial fill
    4Qw - Wetland deposits (Quaternary)
    10Qal - Alluvium (Holocene)
    20Qvr - Vashon glaciation recessional deposits (Quaternary)
    23Qvrl - Vashon glaciation recessional lacustrine deposits (Quaternary)
    30Qvi - Vashon glaciation ice contact deposits (Quaternary)
    31Qvt - Vashon glaciation till (Quaternary)
    40Qva - Vashon glaciation advance outwash deposits (Quaternary)
    100Tcb - Crescent Formation massive basalt flows (Eocene)
    101Tcbs - Crescent Formation submarine basalt (Eocene)
    110Tcfv - Crescent Formation felsic volcanic rock (Eocene?)
    121Tef - Felsic intrusive rocks (Eocene?)
    122Ted - Sheeted dikes of basalt and diabase (Eocene)
    123Teg - Leucogabbro and pegmatite (Eocene)
    124Tegd - Leucogabbro and pegmatite intruded by dikes of basalt and diabase (Eocene)

Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)
    • Haeussler, Peter J.
    • Clark, Kenneth P.
  2. Who also contributed to the data set?
    This digital coverage was created by Peter J. Haeussler.
  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?
    U.S. Geological Survey
    Attn: Peter Haeussler
    Geologist
    4200 University Drive
    Anchorage, AK
    USA

    907-786-7447 (voice)
    pheuslr@usgs.gov

Why was the data set created?

Digital representation of geologic mapping facilitates the presentation and analysis of earth-science data. Digital maps may be displayed at any scale or projection, however, the geologic data in this coverage is not intended for use at a larger scale.

How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?
  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?
    Date: 2000 (process 1 of 2)
    This data was hand digitized in ARC/Info from an unfolded paper 1:24,000 scale compilation map. The arcs and polygons were attributed. For the purposes of distribution, the coverage has been converted to an interchange format file using the ARC/Info export command. Person who carried out this activity:
    U.S. Geological Survey
    Attn: Peter J. Haeussler
    Geologist
    4200 University Drive
    Anchorage, AK
    USA

    907-786-7447 (voice)
    pheuslr@usgs.gov
    Date: 03-Oct-2000 (process 2 of 2)
    Creation of original metadata record Person who carried out this activity:
    U.S. Geological Survey
    Attn: Jeannette Yarnell
    4200 University Drive
    Anchorage, AK
    USA

    907-786-7402 (voice)
    jyarnell@usgs.gov
  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

  1. How well have the observations been checked?
    The linework was captured by hand digitizing from an unfolded paper compilation map at 1:24,000 scale.
  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?
    Users of this digital geologic map should respect the intentions of the original mappers and the limitations of the map. This geologic map compilation is intended to be used at a scale of 1:24,000; it is not intended to be used at a more detailed scale.
  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?
  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?
    These coverages were used to create the map portion of the Wildcat geologic map. Text files, tables, graphics, topography, etc. shown on the map sheet or pamphlet are not included.
  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?
    This geology data set ("wildcatgeo") is a network coverage containing arcs and polygons. Each polygon has a coded attribute designating the mapped geologic unit. Faults, stratigraphic contacts, and other linear features are represented as arcs. When a fault is also a stratigraphic contact, only a single arc is present. Dangling arcs may be present (as faults, moraines, etc.)
    Coverage 'wildcatanddks' is a point coverage containing andesite dike orientaions.
    Coverage 'wildcatbdd' is a point coverage containing bedding attitude.
    Coverage 'wildcatdikes' is a point coverage containing basaltic dike orientations.

How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints: None
  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)
    USGS Information Services
    Box 25286
    Denver Federal Center
    Denver, CO
    USA

    303-202-4200 or 1-888-ASK-USGS (voice)
  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set? USGS Open-File Report 00-356
  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?
    Although this data has been used by the USGS, no warranty, expressed of implied, is made by the USGS as to the accuracy of the data and related materials. The act of distribution shall not constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the USGS in the use of these data, software, or related materials
  4. How can I download or order the data?

Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 05-Feb-2016
Metadata author:
Peter N Schweitzer
USGS Midwest Area
Collection manager, USGS Geoscience Data Clearinghouse, http://geo-nsdi.er.usgs.gov/
Mail Stop 954
12201 Sunrise Valley Dr
Reston, VA
USA

703-648-6533 (voice)
703-648-6252 (FAX)
pschweitzer@usgs.gov
Metadata standard:
Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)

This page is <https://geo-nsdi.er.usgs.gov/metadata/open-file/00-356/metadata.faq.html>
Generated by mp version 2.9.48 on Tue Jul 03 20:05:25 2018