Surficial geology along the Spokane River, Washington and its relationship to the metal content of sediments (Idaho-Washington stateline to Latah Creek confluence): Geologic units

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Stephen E. Box
Originator: John C. Wallis
Publication_Date: 2002
Title:
Surficial geology along the Spokane River, Washington and its relationship to the metal content of sediments (Idaho-Washington stateline to Latah Creek confluence): Geologic units
Edition: 1.0
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Series_Information:
Series_Name: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 02-126
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Menlo Park, CA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Online_Linkage: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2002/0126/
Description:
Abstract:
The Spokane River flows westward into eastern Washington out of the northern end of Lake Coeur d'Alene in northern Idaho. The river and lake lie downstream of the Coeur d'Alene mining district, where over 56 million metric tonnes of metal-enriched tailings were disposed into the Coeur d'Alene River between 1886 and 1968 (Long, 1998). Geochemical analyses of riverine sediments in the Spokane River by the Washington Dept of Ecology (Johnson, 1999), the US Geological Survey (Grosbois and others, 2001; Box and others, in prep.) and an EPA contractor (URS Greiner, 2000, 2001) have indicated that Spokane River sediments are variably enriched in metals derived from those tailings. In this report we present a surficial geologic map (plates 1 through 8) of the unconsolidated deposits within and along the Spokane River in eastern Washington between the Idaho stateline and the confluence with Latah Creek about 20 miles downstream. Existing sample datasets for sediments and soils in and along the Spokane River are also located on the map and the surficial geologic unit that was sampled is noted. This work was undertaken in cooperation with the Washington Department of Ecology and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Purpose:
The digital map was prepared in cooperation with the Department of Ecology and the Environmental Protection Agency to aid in the interpretation of the distribution, sources, and transport processes of metal- enriched sediment in and along the Spokane River. These agencies are evaluating the relative metal enrichment in the riverine sediments due to concerns of potential health impacts to humans, waterfowl, and aquatic organisms.
Supplemental_Information:
The digital surficial geologic map of the Spokane River channel and its margins in Washington between the Idaho state line and the confluence of Latah Creek was compiled on a base of 1:12,000 scale Digital Orthophoto Quarter Quadrangles (DOQQs) from field maps prepared on 1:3,000 scale paper printouts of the DOQQs in August and September of 2000. The units are defined by the lithologic character of the surficial sediment and by their geomorphological settings.
The digital dataset discussed here (geol-units.met) consist of one ArcView shape file (srgeounits.shp/.sbn/.sbx/.shx/.dbf/.avl) that provide the polygon outlines and identify the underlying lithologic units, projected in UTM zone 11, North American Datum of 1927 (NAD27).
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2002
Currentness_Reference: Publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -117.5
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -117
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 47.75
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 47.58
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: geology
Theme_Keyword: surficial geologic units
Theme_Keyword: Quaternary
Theme_Keyword: geospatial datasets
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Theme_Keyword: Geology
Theme_Keyword: Surficial
Theme_Keyword: Quaternary
Theme_Keyword: Metals
Theme_Keyword: Geochemistry
Theme_Keyword: Mining
Theme_Keyword: Environment
Theme_Keyword: Sediment
Theme_Keyword: River
Theme_Keyword: Aquifer
Theme_Keyword: Pollution
Theme_Keyword: EPA
Theme_Keyword: USGS
Theme_Keyword: URS Greiner
Theme_Keyword: Lead
Theme_Keyword: Zinc
Theme_Keyword: RI/FS
Theme_Keyword: Superfund
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Place_Keyword: USA
Place_Keyword: Washington
Place_Keyword: Spokane
Place_Keyword: Spokane County
Place_Keyword: Spokane River
Place_Keyword: Liberty Lake
Place_Keyword: Green Acres
Place_Keyword: Spokane NE
Place_Keyword: Spokane NW
Place_Keyword: Idaho
Place_Keyword: Coeur d'Alene
Place_Keyword: Coeur d'Alene Lake
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Augmented FIPS 10-4 and FIPS 6-4
Place_Keyword: f53063 = Spokane
Access_Constraints: none
Use_Constraints:
This digital dataset is not to be used or displayed at any scale larger than 1:12,000 (e.g., 1:6,000).
Any hardcopies utilizing this data set shall clearly indicate its source. If the users have modified the data in any way, they are obliged to describe the types of modifications they have performed. The user specifically agrees not to misrepresent this data set, nor to imply that changes they made were approved by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Stephen E. Box
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 904 W. Riverside Ave., Rm 202
City: Spokane
State_or_Province: WA
Postal_Code: 99201
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 509-368-3106
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 509-368-3199
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: sbox@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: 9 - 5 Pacific Time Zone
Native_Data_Set_Environment: Windows NT ArcView 3.1
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
The attribute accuracy was verified by manual comparison of source data with hard-copy printouts, plots, and on-screen evaluations.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
These data are believed to be logically consistent, though no tests were performed.
Completeness_Report:
The minimum mapped polygon size is approximately 50 square meters. Polygon data is based on the geologic interpretation of the lithology and surficial features observed in and along the Spokane River channel.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
The horizontal positional accuracy for the digital data is accurate To within +/- 15 meters based on digitizing RMS error.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 1997
Title: Digital Raster Graphic (DRG)
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Digital Raster Graphic
Issue_Identification:
47117f1 (1973),
47117f2 (1986),
47117f3 (1986),
47117f4 (1986)
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: CD-ROM
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1973
Ending_Date: 1986
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: DRG
Source_Contribution:
DRGs were used in conjunction with DOQQs to digitize surficial geologic features that were mapped in the field.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 1992 and 1995
Title: Digital Orthophoto Quarter Quadrangles (DOQQs)
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: remote-sensing image
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Digital Orthophoto Quadrangle
Issue_Identification:
47117F11 (1992),
47117F12 (1992),
47117F13 (1992),
47117F14 (1992),
47117F21 (1995),
47117F22 (1995),
47117F23 (1995),
47117F24 (1995),
47117F31 (1995),
47117F32 (1995),
47117F33 (1995),
47117F34 (1995),
47117F41 (1995),
47117F42 (1995),
47117F43 (1995),
47117F44 (1995)
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Source_Scale_Denominator: 12000
Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19920522
Ending_Date: 19950716
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: DOQQ
Source_Contribution:
DOQQs were used as the geographic base map onto which the surficial geologic features, mapped in the field, were digitized.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
DOQQs were used in ArcView 3.1 to transfer the field notes, drawings, and map interpretations of Spokane River lithology into a GIS layer where polygons were digitized. Polygons were hand digitized on screen using DOQQs as theme overlays at scales of 1:12,000 and larger with a hand operated mouse in ArcView 3.1. Polygon line work was based on geologic mapping on 1:3,000 scale DOQQs printouts that were used for field maps.
The ArcView script calcacre.ave was used to calculate the area (in square meters), the area in acres, and the perimeter (in meters) of all polygons in srgeounits.shp while projected in UTM NAD27.
Process_Date: 2000
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Stephen E. Box
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 904 W. Riverside Ave., Rm 202
City: Spokane
State_or_Province: WA
Postal_Code: 99201
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 509-368-3108
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 509-368-3199
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: sbox@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: 9 - 5 Pacific Time Zone
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Creation of original metadata record
Process_Date: 20020320
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: John C. Wallis
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Contractor
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 904 W. Riverside Ave., Rm 202
City: Spokane
State_or_Province: WA
Postal_Code: 99201
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 509-368-3108
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 509-368-3199
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jwallis@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 - 4:00 Pacific Time Zone
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 359
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
UTM_Zone_Number: 11
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.9996
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -117.0
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.0
False_Easting: 500000.0
False_Northing: 0.0
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: Coordinate pair
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:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: srgeounits.dbf
Entity_Type_Definition:
These polygon data represent the distribution of surficial geologic units in and along the Spokane River channel.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: UNIT
Attribute_Definition:
Surficial geologic map unit designation of the polygon. String of width 16.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: (no value)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qaf
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Artificial fill rock
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qcb
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Channel scoured bedrock
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qci
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Channel bed beneath impounded reservoirs
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qcp
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Low-flow channel pool
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qcpb
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Low-flow channel pool with emergent boulders
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qcrb
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Boulder riffle in low-flow channel
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qcrc
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cobble riffle in low-flow channel
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qgcc1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Gravel, coarse cobble and boulder (>125mm), with little fines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qgcc2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Gravel, coarse cobble and boulder (>125mm), with patches of sand
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qgcc3
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Gravel, coarse cobble and boulder (>125mm), with patches of silt
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qgcf
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Gravel, fine cobble (64-125mm)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qgpc
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Gravel, coarse pebble (20-64mm)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qgpf
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Gravel, fine pebble (2-20mm)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qsc
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Gravel, coarse pebble (20-64mm)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qsc
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sand, sloping channel flank deposit
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qsf
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sand, floodplain bench deposit
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qts1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sand and gravel deposits of the first (lowest) terrace
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qts1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sand and gravel deposits of the second terrace
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qts2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sand and gravel deposits of the second terrace
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qts3
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sand and gravel deposits of the third terrace
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: UNIT_DESC
Attribute_Definition:
A brief lithologic description of surficial geologic map unit. String of width 92.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: (no value)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Boulder riffle in low-flow channel
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Channel bed beneath impounded reservoirs
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Channel scoured bedrock
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Cobble riffle in low-flow channel
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Gravel, coarse cobble and boulder (>125mm), with little fines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:
Gravel, coarse cobble and boulder (>125mm), with patches of sand
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:
Gravel, coarse cobble and boulder (>125mm), with patches of silt
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Low-flow channel pool
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Low-flow channel pool with emergent boulders
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Sand and gravel deposits of the first (lowest) terrace
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Sand and gravel deposits of the second terrace
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Sand and gravel deposits of the third terrace
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Sand, floodplain bench deposit
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Sand, sloping channel flank deposit
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: AREA
Attribute_Definition: Area of the polygon (in square meters).
Attribute_Definition_Source: ArcView script
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 58
Range_Domain_Maximum: 564624
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: square meters
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ACRES
Attribute_Definition: Number of acres contained within the polygon.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ArcView script
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0.0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 139.5
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: acres
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PERIMETER
Attribute_Definition: The length of the polygon perimeter in meters.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ArcView script
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 39
Range_Domain_Maximum: 22448
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1
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Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: USGS 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_Facsimile_Telephone: 303-202-4693
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ask@usgs.gov
Resource_Description: USGS Open-File Report 02-126
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides these data "as is". The USGS makes no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of the information contained in the data set. 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 this data has been processed successfully on computers at the USGS, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the USGS regarding the use of this 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 or reliance on the geographic data or arising out of the delivery, installation, operation, or support by the USGS.
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Geologic units, sediment chemical data, and PDF version of report
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Network_Address:
Fees: none
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Metadata_Date: 20160610
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
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Contact_Person: Peter N Schweitzer
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Collection manager, USGS Geoscience Data Clearinghouse, http://geo-nsdi.er.usgs.gov/
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