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GIS database and discussion for the distribution, composition, and age of Cenozoic volcanic rocks of the Pacific Northwest Volcanic Aquifer System study area

Open-File Report 2018-1030
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20181030

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Abstract

A substantial part of the U.S. Pacific Northwest is underlain by Cenozoic volcanic and continental sedimentary rocks and, where widespread, these strata form important aquifers. The legacy geologic mapping presented with this report contains new thematic categorization added to state digital compilations published by the U.S. Geological Survey for Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Washington (Ludington and others, 2005). Our additional coding is designed to allow rapid characterization, mainly for hydrogeologic purposes, of similar rocks and deposits within a boundary expanded slightly beyond that of the Pacific Northwest Volcanic Aquifer System study area. To be useful for hydrogeologic analysis and to be more statistically manageable, statewide compilations from Ludington and others (2005) were mosaicked into a regional map and then reinterpreted into four main categories on the basis of (1) age, (2) composition, (3) hydrogeologic grouping, and (4) lithologic pattern. The coding scheme emphasizes Cenozoic volcanic or volcanic-related rocks and deposits, and of primary interest are the codings for composition and age.

Suggested Citation

Sherrod, D.R., and Keith, M.K., 2018, GIS database and discussion for the distribution, composition, and age of Cenozoic volcanic rocks of the Pacific Northwest Volcanic Aquifer System study area: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2018–1030, 16 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20181030.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

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Table of Contents

  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Map Compilation and Updates to Spatial Data
  • Explanation of Coding Categories
  • Intent, Limitations, and Caveats
  • Acknowledgments
  • References Cited
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title GIS database and discussion for the distribution, composition, and age of Cenozoic volcanic rocks of the Pacific Northwest Volcanic Aquifer System study area
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2018-1030
DOI 10.3133/ofr20181030
Year Published 2018
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Volcano Science Center
Description Pamphlet: iv, 16 p.; Spatial data; Metadata; Readme
Country United States
Other Geospatial Pacific Northwest Volcanic Aquifer System
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N) Y
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