Geochemical landscapes of the conterminous United States — New map presentations for 22 elements
Professional Paper
1648
By: N. Gustavsson, B. Bolviken, D. B. Smith, and R. C. Severson
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Abstract
Geochemical maps of the conterminous United States have been prepared for seven major elements (Al, Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Na, and Ti) and 15 trace elements (As, Ba, Cr, Cu, Hg, Li, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, Sr, V, Y, Zn, and Zr). The maps are based on an ultra low-density geochemical survey consisting of 1,323 samples of soils and other surficial materials collected from approximately 1960-1975. The data were published by Boerngen and Shacklette (1981) and black-and-white point-symbol geochemical maps were published by Shacklette and Boerngen (1984). The data have been reprocessed using weighted-median and Bootstrap procedures for interpolation and smoothing.
Suggested Citation
Gustavsson, N., Bolviken, B., Smith, D.B., Severson, R.C., 2001, Geochemical landscapes of the conterminous United States — New map presentations for 22 elements: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1648, 38 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/pp1648.
ISSN: 2330-7102 (online)
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Geochemical landscapes of the conterminous United States — New map presentations for 22 elements |
| Series title | Professional Paper |
| Series number | 1648 |
| DOI | 10.3133/pp1648 |
| Year Published | 2001 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Denver, CO |
| Description | 38 p. |
| Country | United States |
| Other Geospatial | Conterminous United States |