A Compilation of Provisional Karst Geospatial Data for the Interior Low Plateaus Physiographic Region, Central United States
Data Series
339
By: Charles J. Taylor and Hugh L. Nelson
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Abstract
Geospatial data needed to visualize and evaluate the hydrogeologic framework and distribution of karst features in the Interior Low Plateaus physiographic region of the central United States were compiled during 2004-2007 as part of the Ground-Water Resources Program Karst Hydrology Initiative (KHI) project. Because of the potential usefulness to environmental and water-resources regulators, private consultants, academic researchers, and others, the geospatial data files created during the KHI project are being made available to the public as a provisional regional karst dataset. To enhance accessibility and visualization, the geospatial data files have been compiled as ESRI ArcReader data folders and user interactive Published Map Files (.pmf files), all of which are catalogued by the boundaries of surface watersheds using U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) eight-digit hydrologic unit codes (HUC-8s). Specific karst features included in the dataset include mapped sinkhole locations, sinking (or disappearing) streams, internally drained catchments, karst springs inventoried in the USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) database, relic stream valleys, and karst flow paths obtained from results of previously reported water-tracer tests.
Suggested Citation
Taylor, C.J., Nelson, H.L., 2008, A Compilation of Provisional Karst Geospatial Data for the Interior Low Plateaus Physiographic Region, Central United States: U.S. Geological Survey Data Series 339, iv, 26 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ds339.
ISSN: 2327-638X (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | A Compilation of Provisional Karst Geospatial Data for the Interior Low Plateaus Physiographic Region, Central United States |
| Series title | Data Series |
| Series number | 339 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ds339 |
| Year Published | 2008 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Contributing office(s) | Groundwater Resources Program |
| Description | iv, 26 p. |
| Time Range Start | 2004-01-01 |
| Time Range End | 2007-12-31 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |