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The data that are provided include maps, grids, and databases that can be examined using free viewer software. You will need to install the viewer software and also obtain a copy of the CD-ROM publication of the data. A copy of the CD-ROM can be obtained by contacting the U.S. Geological Survey at

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Box 25286

Denver, CO 80225

You can also call 1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747) or contact online at http://ask.usgs.gov.

The maps that are provided on the CD-ROM are:

• bbgeoatlas.map -- map of regional geology

• geo1967.map     -- map of more detailed geology

• bbk.map              -- map of potassium concentrations

• bbu.map              -- map of uranium concentrations

• bbth.map             -- map of thorium concentrations

• bbccm.map         -- gamma-ray color-composite map

• bbdem.map         -- digital elevation map

• tmclr.map             -- Landsat bands 3, 2, 1

• tm543.map          -- Landsat bands 5, 4, 3

• tm547.map          -- Landsat bands 5, 4, 7

• tmcrc.map           -- Landsat color-ratio composite of band ratios 3/4, 3/1, 5/7

The databases that are provided on the CD-ROM are:

• bigbend.gdb        -- database of survey flightlines

• IntStreams.gdb    -- intermittent streams

• ParkBndry.gdb    -- approximate Park boundary

• PerStreams.gdb  -- perennial streams

• rdscat1.gdb          -- category 1 roads

• rdscat2.gdb          -- category 2 roads

• rdscat3.gdb          -- category 3 roads

• rdscat4.gdb          -- category 4 roads

• rdscat5.gdb          -- category 5 roads

• riogrande.gdb      -- approximate course of Rio Grande River

• springs.gdb          -- springs

The grids that are provided on the CD-ROM are:

• bbgeology.grd      -- regional geology (100 m)

• bigbenddem.grd  -- grid of digital elevation (100 m)

• bigbendgeol.grd  -- detailed geology (100 m)

• bigbendkf.grd       -- potassium concentrations

• bigbenduf.grd       -- uranium concentrations

• bigbendthf.grd      -- thorium concentrations

• tm1.grd                  -- Landsat band 1

• tm2.grd                  -- Landsat band 2

• tm3.grd                  -- Landsat band 3

• tm4.grd                  -- Landsat band 4

• tm5.grd                  -- Landsat band 5

• tm6.grd                  -- Landsat band 6

• tm7.grd                  -- Landsat band 7

• tm31.grd               -- Landsat band ratio 3/1

• tm34.grd               -- Landsat band ratio 3/4

• tm57.grd               -- Landsat band ratio 5/7

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