{"action":"create","ckan_id":null,"date_created":"Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:10:17 GMT","date_finished":null,"harvest_job_id":"6b9e775f-8424-4547-8b0a-acba57df116a","harvest_source_id":"f4c7bbab-c7ef-4277-a7d3-c25b78854814","id":"99229b38-8b98-4fb4-97db-187ff23bd351","identifier":"https://dggs.alaska.gov/webpubs/metadata/RI2011-3A.xml","parent_identifier":null,"source_hash":"d9a4292cbe5d5698a2f36e5072bf956af42e5aa7cd43389408a126b3baf9bc45","source_raw":"Wartes, M.A.Wallace, W.K.Loveland, A.M.Gillis, R.J.Decker, P.L.Reifenstuhl, R.R.Delaney, P.R.LePain, D.L.Carson, E.C.2011Geologic map of the Kavik River area, northeastern Brooks Range, AlaskageodatabaseReport of InvestigationRI 2011-3AFairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys14 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:63,360https://doi.org/10.14509/22602Report of Investigation 2011-3A, Geologic map of the Kavik River area, northeastern Brooks Range, Alaska, presents 1:63,360-scale geologic mapping of the Mt. Michelson B-5 and C-5 quadrangles and the western portion of the B-4 and C-4 quadrangles. The Kavik River region is one of the few areas that permit examination of all three depositional megasequences of northern Alaska in close association. Several occurrences of oil-stained sandstone have been noted in outcrop and the undeveloped Kavik field that lies in the north-central part of the map is estimated to contain 165 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas. In concert with geologic mapping, stratigraphic units significant for oil and gas exploration were examined in detail, including acquisition of a number of measured sections. Local analysis of the sedimentology and stratigraphy focused particularly on the more prospective Beaufortian and Brookian units. The dataset contains geologic, structural, stratigraphic, and geochronologic data organized according to the GeMS and AK GeMS mapping schemas. The complete report, geodatabase, and ESRI fonts and style files are available from the DGGS website: http://doi.org/10.14509/22602.Geologic mapping of the Kavik River area is a product of ongoing work to conduct stratigraphic, structural, and petroleum related studies throughout northern AlaskaThis geodatabase is organized according to the AK GeMS mapping schema Hendricks, M.D., Ekberg, P.G., Athey, J.E., Wyatt, W.C., Willingham, A.L., and Naibert, T.J., 2021, AK GeMS data dictionary: A description of the Alaska geologic mapping schema: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 170, 10 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30669. The distribution package includes ESRI fonts and style files, along with usage instructions. Further documentation of the symbology is provided by Ekberg, P.G., Hendricks, M.D., and Athey, J.E., 2021, AK GeMS symbology: A description of the AK GeMS style file: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 169, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/305842006ground conditioncompleteNone planned-147.000908-145.98008669.72136569.248020ISO 19115 Topic CategorygeoscientificInformationAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysAeolianAlluvialAmmonitesArgilliteBedrockBedrock GeologyBentoniteBrachiopodsBrookianBryozoansChannelChertClayClaystoneCoalColluviumConglomerateCoralsDGGSDisseminatedDolomiteDolostoneEnergyEnergy Section Maps of InterestEnvironmentErosionFaultingFluvialFormationsFossilsGasGeMS DB L3 CompliantGeMS DB v1pt1GeologicGeologic MapGeologyGlacialGlauconiteGrainstoneGravelGraywackeHalobiaLandslideLimestoneMarineMonotisMountainMudstoneNonmarineOil and Gas BasinOphiomorphaOutwashPebblePelecypodsPermafrostPhyllitePlanolitesPyriteQuartzQuartziteRock UnitsRocksSTATEMAP ProjectSandSandstoneSchistSedimentarySedimentary RocksSedimentationSedimentologySeismic ProfileShaleShelfShorefaceSiltSiltstoneSkolithosStructural GeologyStructureStructure MapSubsurfaceSurfaceSurficialTransgressiveTuffTundraTurbiditeTurbiditesUnconformityUpliftWackestoneZoophycosAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysArctic National Wildlife RefugeCanning RiverFin CreekJuniper CreekKavik RiverMount Michelson QuadrangleNorth SlopeNorth Slope BasinAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysBrookian SequenceCanning FormationEchooka FormationEndicott GroupHue ShaleIvishak FormationJuniper SandstoneKavik ShaleKayak ShaleKekiktuk ConglomerateKemik SandstoneKingak ShaleLedge Sandstone MemberLisburne GroupPebble ShaleSadlerochit GroupSagavanirktok FormationShublik FormationWalker, J.D., Geissman, J.W., Bowring, S.A, and Babcock, L.E., comp., 2012, Geologic Time Scale v. 4.0: Geological Society of AmericaAptianBarremianCampanianCenozoicCretaceousHauterivianJurassicMesozoicMiddle TriassicMississippianPaleozoicPennsylvanianPermianProterozoicQuaternaryTertiaryTriassicThis report, map, and/or dataset is available directly from the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (see contact information below).Any hard copies or published datasets utilizing these datasets shall clearly indicate their source. If the user has modified the data in any way, the user is obligated to describe the types of modifications the user has made. The user specifically agrees not to misrepresent these datasets, nor to imply that changes made by the user were approved by the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. The State of Alaska makes no express or implied warranties (including warranties for merchantability and fitness) with respect to the character, functions, or capabilities of the electronic data or products or their appropriateness for any user's purposes. In no event will the State of Alaska be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or other damages suffered by the user or any other person or entity whether from the use of the electronic services or products or any failure thereof or otherwise. In no event will the State of Alaska's liability to the Requestor or anyone else exceed the fee paid for the electronic service or product.Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysMetadata Managermailing and physical
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FairbanksAK99709-3707USA(907)451-5020(907)451-5050dggspubs@alaska.gov8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except State holidaysPlease view our website (https://www.dggs.alaska.gov) for the latest information on available data. Please contact us using the e-mail address provided above when possible.Geologic mapping was supported in part by the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program's STATEMAP program under award number 06HQAG0024, administered by the U.S. Geological Survey. Additional funding was provided through a State of Alaska Capital Improvement Project grant. Additional support for field studies provided by a consortium of sponsors including Conoco Phillips, Anadarko, ENI, Petro-Canada, BG Alaska, FEX, Pioneer Natural Resources, and Shell. C.G. 'Gil' Mull freely shared his knowledge of the area, including unpublished mapping; his guidance and support were greatly appreciated. This work also benefited from numerous discussions with colleagues including D. Houseknecht, R. Swenson, K. Bird, D. van der Kolk, M. Whalen, P. McCarthy, and D. Shellenbaum. A special thanks to Joe Henderson, generous host of the Kavik camp. We also wish to thank the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for permission to conduct mapping in the refuge. Both the map and associated text were improved significantly after thorough reviews by David Houseknecht and Thomas Homza.Carson, E.C.2009Surficial-geologic map of the Kavik River area, west-central Mount Michelson Quadrangle, northeastern Brooks Range, AlaskaReport of InvestigationRI 2009-3Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys1 sheet, scale 1:63,360https://doi.org/10.14509/19361Wallace, W.K.Wartes, M.A.Decker, P.L.Delaney, P.R.Gillis, R.J.Loveland, A.M.Reifenstuhl, R.R.2014Interpretations of seismic reflection data and structural cross sections for the Kavik River map area, AlaskaReport of InvestigationRI 2011-3BFairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys19 p., 3 sheetshttps://doi.org/10.14509/25399Attribute fields within each feature class are populated using the map symbology and corresponding applicable values from the GeMS and AK GeMS specifications. When known, certainty in attribute interpretation is indicated in the relevant fields. Attribute accuracy varies throughout the map and is scale-dependent.All polygon features were topologically validated according to the AK GeMS geologic mapping schema specifications.This publication is part of a DGGS Report of Investigations (RI). An RI is the completed product of original research and analysis, and RIs use professional cartography and undergo rigorous peer review, editing, and revision.This data release provides legacy geospatial data converted to the GeMS and AK GeMS specifications. The data compilers used map symbology to determine positional accuracy. The data pairs descriptive fields within each feature class with location confidence lookup tables to record the originating authors' degree of confidence in the location of features. When location accuracy values are unavailable, users must infer positional accuracy based on standard geologic mapping practices of the investigation era. Certainty in feature boundaries or location varies throughout the map.Ekberg, P.G.Hendricks, M.D.Athey, J.E.2021AK GeMS symbology: A description of the AK GeMS style fileMiscellaneous PublicationMP 169Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys7 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/30584paper2021publication dateEkberg, P.G. and others, 2021GIS analysis and digital cartographyHendricks, M.D.Ekberg, P.G.Athey, J.E.Wyatt, W.C.Willingham, A.L.Naibert, T.J.2021AK GeMS data dictionary: A description of the Alaska geologic mapping schemaMiscellaneous PublicationMP 170Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys10 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/30669paper2021publication dateHendricks, M.D. and others, 2021GIS analysis and digital cartographyU.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program2020GeMS (Geologic Map Schema) - A standard format for the digital publication of geologic mapsTechniques and MethodsTM 11-B10United StatesU.S. Geological Survey1 phttps://dggs.alaska.gov/pubs/id/30585paper2020publication dateU.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, 2020GIS analysis and digital cartographyGeologic mapping - This Kavik River geologic map is the final product of 24 days of helicopter-supported field work during 2006 and two brief reconnaissance field seasons in 2004 and 2005. All fieldwork was conducted from a base camp at the Kavik River airstrip in the northwestern corner of the map area. The 1:63,360-scale map covers more than 1,550 km2 (600 mi2), including the complete Mt. Michelson B-5 and C-5 quadrangles and the western portion of the B-4 and C-4 quadrangles. During the course of mapping, data were collected from approximately 700 bedrock field stations. In addition to surface geologic constraints, available subsurface data (seismic and well logs) were integrated to better constrain stratigraphic and structural relationships. Geophysical logs were consulted for the six industry wells in the northern quarter of the map area. Six two-dimensional (2-D) seismic lines were also available, including three south-north lines, or composite lines, and three east-west tie-lines. These data were acquired in an ARCO group shoot in 1980 and 1981 and were later released to the public by the U.S. Geological Survey. The south-north lines are particularly useful in resolving the structural style, and we chose to construct cross sections along these lines. Data quality is very poor in the southern portions of the seismic lines and none of the lines continue into the higher relief areas in the southern part of the map. Nevertheless, the cross sections continue to the southern edge of the map and are constrained solely by surface geology. The conceptual framework for the regional geology incorporates key ideas from preexisting literature with new data and interpretations developed from field mapping and analytical findings. The accompanying map or report provides a comprehensive bibliographic reference list of prior work used to identify and delineate rock units and structural elements.2005GIS analysis and digital cartography - This data distribution package's geologic and geographic features were organized and attributed according to the AK GeMS geologic mapping schema. The data were programmatically transformed to provide download options in three formats: (1) an AK GeMS data package that includes the complete AK GeMS database and associated files, (2) a GeMS data package that is a conversion of the AK GeMS database into the base GeMS standard published by the USGS, and (3) a shapefile data package that includes two simple shapefile representations of the data.Ekberg, P.G. and others, 2021Hendricks, M.D. and others, 2021U.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, 20202022vectorUniversal Transverse Mercator60.999600-1470500000.0000000coordinate pair.00000001.00000001MetersNAD27Clarke 18666378206.4294.9786982kavik_ak_gems_db_pkgGeodatabase, layer files, style files, and fontsDGGSkavik_ak_gems_db_pkgkavik_gems_db_pkgGeodatabase, layer files, style files, and fontsDGGSkavik_gems_db_pkgkavik_gems_shapefile_pkgShapefiles and open data filesDGGSkavik_gems_shapefile_pkgAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysMetadata Managermailing and physical
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