Geologic map of the Vermejo Park quadrangle, Colfax County, New Mexico, and Las Animas County, Colorado

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Charles L. Pillmore
Publication_Date: 2003
Title:
Geologic map of the Vermejo Park quadrangle, Colfax County, New Mexico, and Las Animas County, Colorado
Edition: Version 1.0
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Series_Information:
Series_Name: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 03-438
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Denver, Colorado
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Online_Linkage: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2003/ofr-03-438/

Description:

Abstract:
The Raton basin is a large asymmetric syncline (2500 mi2 area) that extends from Huerfano Park, Colorado to Cimarron, New Mexico. As used here, the basin is defined by the limits of the outcrop of the Trinidad Sandstone. The Cretaceous and Tertiary rocks are sharply flexed to form hogbacks along the western margin of the basin on the east flank of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. These rocks assume more gentle dips along the other margins of the Raton basin and are highly dissected. The Late Cretaceous in the Raton basin was a period of emergence of land and retreat of the Cretaceous epeiric sea. The coastline advanced eastward across New Mexico, as broad prograding deltaic and barrier coastal plains were formed seaward of aggrading fluvial systems. This map depicts the stratigraphic context and areal extent of uppermost Cretaceous and Paleocene rocks in the Raton basin including the marine Pierre Shale, marginal-marine Trinidad Sandstone, non-marine coal-bearing Vermejo Formation, non-marine coal-bearing Raton Formation and non-marine, non-coal-bearing Poison Canyon Formation.
Purpose:
This is a general-purpose geologic map of bedrock and surficial deposits in the Raton basin of northern New Mexico. It was compiled to provide a geologic context for regional interpretation of stratigraphic relations and coal resources of the Raton basin. This map was published following the untimely death of the author on August 22, 2003.
Supplemental_Information:
Geospatial datafiles included in this data set: 
verm_geol(.shp)  geologic units
verm_coal(.shp)  coal bed line features
verm_cont(.shp)  structure contours
vermejo_base.tif(.tfw)  1:24,000 scale topographic base
Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Although this Federal Geographic Data Committee-compliant metadata file is intended to document the data set in nonproprietary form, as well as in ARC/INFO format, this metadata file may include some ARC/INFO-specific terminology.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2003
Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: none planned

Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -105.125
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -105.0
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.0
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 36.875

Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: coal resources
Theme_Keyword: Cretaceous
Theme_Keyword: stratigraphy
Theme_Keyword: geology
Theme_Keyword: geologic maps
Theme_Keyword: bedrock geologic units
Theme_Keyword: structure contours
Theme_Keyword: geospatial datasets
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: American Geological Institute (AGI) Glossary of Geology
Theme_Keyword: coal resources
Theme_Keyword: Cretaceous stratigraphy
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: U.S. Board on Geographic Names
Place_Keyword: Vermejo Park
Place_Keyword: Raton
Place_Keyword: Raton basin
Place_Keyword: Rio Grande Rift
Place_Keyword: New Mexico
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Augmented FIPS 10-4 and FIPS 6-4
Place_Keyword: f35007 = Colfax
Place_Keyword: f08071 = Las Animas
Access_Constraints: none
Use_Constraints:
none. However, acknowledgment of the U.S. Geological survey would be appreciated in products derived from these data.

Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Ren Thompson
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: USGS, MS 980, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center
City: Denver
State_or_Province: CO
Postal_Code: 80225-0046
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303) 236-0929
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: rathomps@usgs.gov

Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2003/ofr-03-438/verm.gif
Browse_Graphic_File_Description:
Reduced-size image of the entire map sheet, 400x367 pixels, 65k bytes.
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: GIF
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2003/ofr-03-438/verm.pdf
Browse_Graphic_File_Description: Printable version of the map sheet, 1.9 megabytes.
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: PDF
Data_Set_Credit:
Digital GIS assistance by Sharon Smith and Paco VanSistine, Earth Surface Processes, USGS
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
SunOS, 5.8, sun4u UNIX ARC/INFO version 8.1
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Original data were drawn on a 1:24,000-scale mylar greenline by the author. Attributes have been checked by both the author and reviewers for accuracy and completeness.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Polygon and chain-node topology present. Map elements were visually checked for overshoots, undershoots, duplicate features, polygon attributes, and other errors. Automated (ARC/INFO) routines were used to check the databases for polygon label errors, line or point attribution errors, sliver polygons, dangling arcs, intersection errors, and projection information. The map was reviewed by other geologists for consistency with basic geologic principles and general conformity to USGS mapping standards.
Completeness_Report:
No features were eliminated or generalized. Unit properties are described in the text explanation.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Lines and point locations were primarily mapped by photo-interpretation of field-marked 1:40,000-scale true color aerial photographs using a PG-2 photogrammetric plotter that rectified the position and transferred locations to a 1:24,000-scale base map.
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Polygons, lines, and points representing geologic features and data points were digitized from scale-stable compilation materials using the GSMCAD public domain program.
Process_Date: 2000
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The map data were exported to ARC/INFO using the GSMCAD export function to create ARC generate ASCII files. The ASCII files were then imported into ArcInfo using the GENERATE routine, and polygon topology built.
Process_Date: 2002
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Text map unit descriptors were added to the .AAT and .PAT database files for each coverage.
Process_Date: 2002
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Draft check plots of the geologic map and explanation were created and submitted for peer review. Geologists reviewed the plots for conformity with U.S. Geological Survey editorial standards and stratigraphic nomenclature. Revisions were made to the geospatial database as needed.
Process_Date: 2002
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
First draft of metadata created by paco vansistine using FGDCMETA.AML ver. 1.32 01/11/99 on ARC/INFO data set <verm_geol>
Process_Date: 2003
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
database files and metadata were quality checked for completeness and consistency.
Process_Date: 2003
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Creation of original metadata record
Process_Date: 2003
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Paco VanSistine
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: MS 980, box 25046 - Denver Federal Center
City: Denver
State_or_Province: CO
Postal_Code: 80225-0046
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303) 236-5452
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: dsistine@usgs.gov
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
UTM_Zone_Number: 13
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: .9996
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -105.0
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0
False_Easting: 0
False_Northing: 0
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 1.387825012207
Ordinate_Resolution: 1.387825012207
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: 
GEOSPATIAL DATAFILES INCLUDED IN THIS DATASET:

-verm_geol
-verm_coal
-verm_cont

--VERM_GEOL.PAT--

COLUMN   ITEM NAME        WIDTH OUTPUT  TYPE N.DEC  ALTERNATE NAME
 1  AREA                   4    12     F      3
 5  PERIMETER              4    12     F      3
 9  VERM_GEOL#             4     5     B      -
13  VERM_GEOL-ID           4     5     B      -
17  SYMBOL                 4     4     I      -
21  UNIT                   6     6     C      -
27  DESCRIPTION          100   100     C      -    DESC

ATTRIBUTE NAMES AND DESCRIPTIONS: SYMBOL, UNIT, DESCRIPTION
-SYMBOL: Unique value representing color from shadeset color524.shd
-UNIT: Label given to polygons representing name geological entities
-DESCRIPTION: Brief geological explanation of unit.

UNIT SYMBOL  DESCRIPTION
Kp    108    Pierre Shale (Upper Cretaceous)
Kt    358    Trinidad Sandstone (Upper Cretaceous)
Kv    359    Vermejo Formation (Upper Cretaceous)
Qaf   216    Alluvium and fan and sheet wash deposits (Holocene and upper Pleistocene)
Qal    51    Alluvium (Holocene)
Qba   378    Barela Alluvium (lower middle Pleistocene)
Qbe    10    Beshoar Alluvium (lower middle Pleistocene)
Qbeh  265    Older Beshoar Alluvium (lower middle Pleistocene)
Qfa    62    Fan alluvium (Holocene and upper Pleistocene)
Qls   135    Landslide deposits (upper Pleistocene)
Qsm   295    San Miguel Creek alluvium (lower Pleistocene and Pliocene)
Qta    38    Terrace alluvium (Pleistocene)
TKpr  513    Poison Canyon and Raton Formations, undivided (Paleocene and Upper Cretaceous)
TKr    40    Raton Formation (Paleocene and Upper Cretaceous)
Tpc   504    Poison Canyon Formation (Paleocene)
zon   445    Transition zone


--VERM_GEOL.AAT--

COLUMN   ITEM NAME        WIDTH OUTPUT  TYPE N.DEC  ALTERNATE NAME
1  FNODE#                 4     5     B      -
5  TNODE#                 4     5     B      -
9  LPOLY#                 4     5     B      -
13  RPOLY#                 4     5     B      -
17  LENGTH                 4    12     F      3
21  VERM_GEOL#             4     5     B      -
25  VERM_GEOL-ID           4     5     B      -
29  DESCRIPTION           80    80     C      -

ATTRIBUTE NAMES AND DESCRIPTIONS: DESCRIPTION
-DESCRIPTION: Brief geological explanation of linear feature.

DESCRIPTION
contact-certain
contact-concealed
dike
fault-certain
fault-concealed
neatline


--VERM_COAL.AAT--

COLUMN   ITEM NAME        WIDTH OUTPUT  TYPE N.DEC  ALTERNATE NAME     INDEXED?
1  FNODE#                 4     5     B      -                        -
5  TNODE#                 4     5     B      -                        -
9  LPOLY#                 4     5     B      -                        -
13  RPOLY#                 4     5     B      -                        -
17  LENGTH                 4    12     F      3                        -
21  VERM_COAL#             4     5     B      -                        -
25  VERM_COAL-ID           4     5     B      -                        -
29  DESCRIPTION           80    80     C      -                        -
109  NAME                 100   100     C      -                        -

ATTRIBUTE NAMES AND DESCRIPTIONS: DESCRIPTION, NAME
-DESCRIPTION: Brief geological explanation of linear feature
-NAME: proper name of feature where applicable

DESCRIPTION
coal bed-approximately located
coal bed-inferred

NAME
Juan Baca coal contact
Mestas coal contact
Raton Formation coal contact
Rattlesnake coal contact
Spring Canyon coal contact
Vasquez coal contact
coal beds
kv coal contact


--VERM_CONT.AAT--

COLUMN   ITEM NAME        WIDTH OUTPUT  TYPE N.DEC  ALTERNATE NAME     INDEXED?
1   FNODE#                 4     5     B      -                        -
5   TNODE#                 4     5     B      -                        -
9   LPOLY#                 4     5     B      -                        -
13  RPOLY#                 4     5     B      -                        -
17  LENGTH                 4    12     F      3                        -
21  VERM_CONT#             4     5     B      -                        -
25  VERM_CONT-ID           4     5     B      -                        -
29  ELEVATION              6     6     I      -                        -

ATTRIBUTE NAMES AND DESCRIPTIONS: ELEVATION
-ELEVATION: structure contours in feet above sea level

ELEVATION
6700
6800
6900
7000
7100
7200
7300
7400
7500
7600
7700
7800
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2003/ofr-03-438/vermtext.pdf
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Central Publications Group
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: MS 902 Box 25046 - Denver Federal Center
City: Denver
State_or_Province: CO
Postal_Code: 20192
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303) 236-5486
Resource_Description: USGS Open-File Report 03-438
Distribution_Liability:
Although these data have been used by the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, no warranty expressed or implied is made by the U.S. Geological Survey as to the accuracy of the data.
The act of distribution shall not constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of this data, software, or related materials.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20160610
Metadata_Review_Date: 20040727
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
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Contact_Person: Peter N Schweitzer
Contact_Organization: USGS Midwest Area
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