Metadata: Identification_Information: Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Edwin H. McKee Originator: Thomas A. Wickham Originator: Karen L. Wheeler Publication_Date: 1998 Title: Evaluation of faults and their effect on ground-water flow southwest of Frenchman Flat, Nye and Clark Counties, Nevada: A Digital Database Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map Series_Information: Series_Name: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report Issue_Identification: 98-580 Online_Linkage: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1998/0580/ Description: Abstract: Ground-water flow through the region south and west of Frenchman Flat, in the Ash Meadows subbasin of the Death Valley ground-water flow system, is controlled mostly by faults which arrange the distribution of permeable and impermeable rocks. In addition, most permeability is along fractures caused by faulting in carbonate rocks. Large faults are more likely to reach the potentiometric surface as deep as 325 meters below the ground surface and are more likely to effect the flow path than small faults. This study concentrated on identifying large faults, especially where they cut carbonate rocks. Small faults, however, may develop as much permeability as large faults if they are penetrative and are part of an anastomosing fault zone. The overall pattern of faults and joints at the ground surface in the Spotted and Specter Ranges is an indication of the fracture system at the depth of the water table. Most of the faults in these ranges are west-southwest-striking, high-angle faults, 100 to 3,500 meters long, with 10 to 300 meters of displacement. Many of them, such as those in the Spotted Range and Rock Valley are left-lateral strike-slip faults that are conjugate to the NW-striking right-lateral faults of the Las Vegas Valley shear zone. These faults control the ground-water flow path, which runs west-southwest beneath the Spotted Range, Mercury Valley and the Specter Range. The Specter Range thrust is a significant geologic structure with respect to ground- water flow. This regional thrust fault emplaces siliceous clastic strata into the north central and western parts of the Specter Range. These rocks act as a barrier that confines ground- water flow to the southern part of the range, directing it southwestward toward springs at Ash Meadows. These siliceous clastic aquitard rocks and overlying Cenozoic deposits probably also block westward flow of ground-water in Rock Valley, diverting it southward to the flow path beneath the southern part of the Specter Range. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the overall pattern of faults and joints at the ground surface in the Spotted and Specter Ranges which will be an indication of the fracture system at the depth of the water table. This will subsequently indicate the ground-water flow path. Supplemental_Information: >ARC/INFO EXPORT FILE DESCRIPTION OF COVERAGE > >Mercury quadrangle: >mrc_geo.e00 Faults, depositional contacts, and rock units in the quadrangle >mrc_sym.e00 Ball and bar and strike slip arrows, showing relative fault movement, in the quadrangle >mrc_tpo.e00 Topographic base map of the quadrangle > >Camp Desert Rock quadrangle: >cdr_geo.e00 Faults, depositional contacts, and rock units in the quadrangle >cdr_sym.e00 Ball and bar and strike slip arrows, showing relative fault movement, in the quadrangle >cdr_tpo.e00 Topographic base map of the quadrangle > >Specter Range NW quadrangle: >spnw_geo.e00 Depositional contacts and rock units in the quadrangle >spnw_sym.e00 Ball and bar and strike slip arrows, showing relative fault movement, in the quadrangle >spnw_flt.e00 Faults in the quadrangle >spnw_tpo.e00 Topographic base map of the quadrangle > >Specter Range SW quadrangle: >spsw_geo.e00 Depositional contacts and rock units in the quadrangle >spsw_sym.e00 Ball and bar and strike slip arrows, showing relative fault movement, in the quadrangle >spsw_flt.e00 Faults in the quadrangle >spsw_tpo.e00 Topographic base map of the quadrangle Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 1998 Currentness_Reference: publication date Status: Progress: complete Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: none planned Spatial_Domain: Bounding_Coordinates: West_Bounding_Coordinate: -116.83 East_Bounding_Coordinate: -115.58 North_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.13 South_Bounding_Coordinate: 36.33 Keywords: Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Alexandria Digital Library Feature Type Thesaurus Theme_Keyword: faults Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus Theme_Keyword: hydrogeology Theme_Keyword: geologic maps Theme_Keyword: geologic structure Theme_Keyword: faulting (geologic) Theme_Keyword: ground-water flow Theme_Keyword: geospatial datasets Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: National Geologic Map Database Catalog themes, augmented Theme_Keyword: 3400 - Graphical Theme_Keyword: 2200 - Hydrography Theme_Keyword: 3100 - Vector Theme_Keyword: 3420 - PostScript Theme_Keyword: 3110 - ESRI Theme_Keyword: 3112 - export Theme_Keyword: 1100 - Geology Theme_Keyword: 1101 - General Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Categories Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation Place: Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Augmented FIPS 10-4 and FIPS 6-4 Place_Keyword: f32003 = Clark Place_Keyword: f32023 = Nye Access_Constraints: none Use_Constraints: none Point_of_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Person_Primary: Contact_Person: Edwin H. McKee Contact_Organization: US Geological Survey Contact_Address: Address_Type: mailing Address: 345 Middlefield Rd. MS-975 City: Menlo Park State_or_Province: CA Postal_Code: 94025 Country: USA Native_Data_Set_Environment: version 7.1.1 of ARC/INFO Data_Quality_Information: Logical_Consistency_Report: This digital map database, compiled from previously published and unpublished data, and new mapping by the authors, represents the general distribution of bedrock and surficial deposits in the region southwest of Frenchman Flat, in southern Nevada. Completeness_Report: This dataset was produced from previously published geologic maps (Barnes and others (1982), Hendrichs (1968), Sargent and Stewart (1971), and Burchfiel (1965)) generally at a scale of 1:24,000. Lineage: Source_Information: Source_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Barnes, Harley Originator: Ekren, E.B. Originator: Rogers, C.L. Originator: Hedlund, D.C. Publication_Date: 1982 Title: Geologic and tectonic maps of the Mercury Quadrangle, Nye and Clark Counties, Nevada Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map Series_Information: Series_Name: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map Issue_Identification: I-1197 Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000 Type_of_Source_Media: paper Source_Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 1982 Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Barnes and others, 1982 Source_Contribution: Geology and faults for the Mercury quadrangle were compiled from Barnes and others (1982) Source_Information: Source_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Henrichs, E.N. Publication_Date: 1968 Title: Geologic map of the Camp Desert Rock Quadrangle, Nye County, Nevada Series_Information: Series_Name: U.S. Geological Survey Geologic Quadrangle Map Issue_Identification: GQ-726 Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000 Type_of_Source_Media: paper Source_Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 1968 Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Henrichs, 1968 Source_Contribution: the Camp Desert Rock quadrangle were compiled from Hendrichs (1968) Source_Information: Source_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Sargent, K.A. Originator: Stewart, J.H. Publication_Date: 1971 Title: Geologic map of the Specter Range NW Quadrangle, Nye county, Nevada Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map Series_Information: Series_Name: U.S. Geological Survey Geologic Quadrangle Map Issue_Identification: GQ-884 Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000 Type_of_Source_Media: paper Source_Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 1971 Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Sargen and Stewart, 1971 Source_Contribution: The geology and faults for the Specter Range NW were compiled from Sargent and Stewart (1971) Source_Information: Source_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Burchfiel, B.C. Publication_Date: 1965 Title: Structural geology of teh Specter Range quadrangle, Nevada, and its regional significance Series_Information: Series_Name: Gelogical Society of America Bulletin Issue_Identification: v. 76 Other_Citation_Details: p. 175-192 Source_Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 1965 Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Burchfiel, 1965 Source_Contribution: The geology and faults for the Specter Range SW from Burchfiel (1965) Type_of_Source_Media: paper Process_Step: Process_Description: All maps were digitized by hand from rolled paper copies of each map, using a CALCOMP 9100 SMART digitizing table and ESRI ARC/INFO software. Process_Step: Process_Description: Creation of original metadata record Process_Date: 20000719 Process_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Person_Primary: Contact_Person: Jennifer Lenz Contact_Organization: US Geological Survey Contact_Address: Address_Type: mailing Address: 12201 Surise Valley Drive, Mail Stop 918 City: Reston State_or_Province: VA Postal_Code: 20192 Country: USA Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703-648-6974 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 703-648-6560 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: pschweitzer@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: entity point SDTS_Terms_Description: SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: string SDTS_Terms_Description: SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains 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 Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.0 False_Easting: 500000 False_Northing: 0 Entity_and_Attribute_Information: Detailed_Description: Entity_Type: Entity_Type_Label: CDR_GEO.PAT, MRC_GEO.PAT, SPNW_GEO.PAT, and SPSW_GEO.PAT Entity_Type_Definition: Geologic rock units in each four quadrangles in mapped area Entity_Type_Definition_Source: OFR-98-0580 Attribute: Attribute_Label: MAP_UNIT Attribute_Definition: Geologic map unit symbol Attribute_Definition_Source: OFR-98-0580 Attribute_Domain_Values: Enumerated_Domain: Enumerated_Domain_Value: Q Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Quaternary alluvium Attribute_Domain_Values: Enumerated_Domain: Enumerated_Domain_Value: (blank) Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: unknown map unit Attribute_Domain_Values: Enumerated_Domain: Enumerated_Domain_Value: S 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SPNW_SYM.PAT, and SPSW_SYM.PAT Entity_Type_Definition: Locations of ball and bar symbols used to indicate normal movements on faults. Entity_Type_Definition_Source: OFR-98-0580 Attribute: Attribute_Label: STRIEK Attribute_Definition: Angle, relative to the fault, at which the marker is drawn Attribute_Definition_Source: OFR-98-0580 Attribute_Domain_Values: Range_Domain: Range_Domain_Minimum: 0 Range_Domain_Maximum: 359 Attribute_Units_of_Measure: degrees Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 1 Attribute: Attribute_Label: SYMBOL Attribute_Definition: markerset symbol number Attribute_Definition_Source: OFR-98-0580 Attribute_Domain_Values: Range_Domain: Range_Domain_Minimum: 0 Range_Domain_Maximum: 145 Distribution_Information: Distributor: Contact_Information: Contact_Organization_Primary: Contact_Organization: USGS Information Services Contact_Address: Address_Type: mailing Address: Box 25286, Denver Federal Center City: Denver State_or_Province: Colorado Postal_Code: 80255-0046 Country: USA Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-888-ASK-USGS Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 1-303-202-4695 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: infoservices@usgs.gov Resource_Description: US Geological Survey Open-File Report 98-0580 Distribution_Liability: This report is preliminary and has not been reviewed for conformity with U.S. Geological Survey editorial standards or with the North American Stratigraphic Code. Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. This database, identified as "Evaluation of faults and their effect on ground-water flow southwest of Frenchman Flat, Nye and Clark Counties, Nevada: A Digital Database" has been approved for release and publication by the Director of the USGS. Although this database has been subjected to rigorous review and is substantially complete, the USGS reserves the right to revise the data pursuant to further analysis and review. Furthermore, it is released on condition that neither the USGS nor the United States Government may be held liable for any damages resulting from its authorized or unauthorized use. Standard_Order_Process: Digital_Form: Digital_Transfer_Information: Format_Name: ARCE Format_Version_Number: 7.1.1 Format_Information_Content: geologic units, faults, and ball and bar and strike-slip arrows showing relative fault movement Transfer_Size: 30 File_Decompression_Technique: gzip and tar Digital_Transfer_Option: Online_Option: Computer_Contact_Information: Network_Address: Network_Resource_Name: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1998/0580/frofr.tar.gz Fees: none Metadata_Reference_Information: Metadata_Date: 20160205 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 Metadata_Standard_Name: Content for Digital Geospatial Metadata Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998