John D. Horton
20210719
GIS Data for Geology of the Payette National Forest and Vicinity, West-Central Idaho
1.0
vector digital data
Denver, Colorado
U.S. Geological Survey
Additional information about Originator: Horton, J.D., https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2969-9073
Suggested Citation: Horton, J.D., 2021, GIS data for geology of the Payette National Forest and vicinity, west-central Idaho: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9W9WKAD.
https://doi.org/10.5066/P9W9WKAD
Lund, Karen
2004
Geology of the Payette National Forest and vicinity, west-central Idaho
publication
U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper
1666
Reston, Virginia
U.S. Geological Survey
Additional information about Originator: Lund, K., https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4249-3582;
Suggested Citation: Lund, Karen, 2004, Geology of the Payette National Forest and vicinity, west-central Idaho: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1666-A, -B, 89 p., scale 1:100,000, https://doi.org/10.3133/pp1666.
https://doi.org/10.3133/pp1666
The data release for the geology of Payette National Forest and vicinity, west-central Idaho, is a Geologic Map Schema (GeMS)-compliant version that updates the GIS files for the geologic map published in U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Professional Paper 1666 (Lund, 2004). The updated digital data present the attribute tables and geospatial features (points, lines and polygons) in the format that meets GeMS requirements. This data release presents the geologic map as shown on the plates and captured in geospatial data for published Professional Paper 1666. Minor errors, such as mistakes in line decoration or differences between the digital data and the map image, are corrected in this version.
The database represents the geology for the 2.3 million-acre, geologically complex Payette National Forest in two plates, at a publication scale of 1:100,000. The map covers primarily Adams, Idaho, Valley, and Washington Counties, but also includes minor parts of Gem, Custer, and Lemhi Counties. New geologic mapping was undertaken between 1991 and 2003 and synthesized with older published maps, providing significant stratigraphic and structural data, age data for intrusive rocks, and interpretations of geologic development. These GIS data supersede those in the interpretive report: Lund, K., 2004, Geology of the Payette National Forest and vicinity, west-central Idaho: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1666, 89 p., 2 plates, scale 1:100,000, https://doi.org/10.3133/pp1666.
The purpose of the data release is to produce a Geologic Map Schema (GeMS)-compliant version for the geologic map of the Payette National Forest and vicinity, west-central Idaho, that updates the geospatial data published as part of USGS Professional Paper 1666 (Lund, 2004). Conversion and publication of the geologic map in modern GIS format (e.g. ArcInfo coverages converted to ArcGIS geodatabases) is considered to be foundational and high-priority by the Mineral Resources Program to facilitate on-going research and other activities by USGS Mineral Resources Program pertaining to critical mineral deposits as well as to other geologic mapping, petrologic studies, and mineral resource assessments. The data reside in the National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB) distributed archive of standardized geoscience information for the nation.
This dataset conforms to the Geologic Map Schema (GeMS) standard for geologic map publications: https://doi.org/10.3133/tm11B10 and consists of these files and folders:
PayetteNF-gdb.zip: a zip archive containing the map geodatabase and other elements of the digital data package:
PayetteNF.gdb: an Esri file geodatabase – see below for explanation of feature classes and tables.
PayetteNF.mxd: an Esri ArcMap exchange document.
PayetteNF-metadata: a folder containing the metadata in various formats.
PayetteNF-metadata-datadict.csv: a data dictionary of all fields in the database.
Resources: a folder containing an ArcGIS style file (PayetteNF.style) that contains the area, line, and point symbols used to symbolize the map and Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) symbol font files.
PayetteNF-open.zip: a zip archive containing the shapefiles version of the database including TXT (text) and CSV (comma-separated values) versions of stand-alone tables, metadata, data dictionary, ArcGIS style file and the FGDC fonts. Note that attribute field names in the shapefiles are limited to 10-characters and entries are truncated to 254-characters. A text file (logfile.txt) contains field name translations from the original field names in the geodatabase to the shapefile version.
The Esri file geodatabase (PayetteNF.gdb) contains the following elements:
GeologicMap: feature dataset (subdirectory) containing the following feature classes (GIS layers):
ContactsAndFaults: line layer representing locations of contacts and faults.
DataSourcePolys: polygon layer representing the spatial extent of data sources and (or) references used within the map boundary.
GeologicLines: line layer representing the locations of dikes, fold axes, and other linear features.
OrientationPoints: point layer representing structure measurements, such as bedding attitudes, foliation attitudes, and small folds.
OverlayPolys: polygon layer that delineates areas of underlying or overlying material commonly shown as a patterned overprint.
MapUnitPolys: polygon layer representing the distribution of geologic map units.
DataSources: table that lists sources and (or) references used to derive spatial features (points, lines, polygons) and attribute information.
DescriptionOfMapUnits: table of map unit descriptions derived from the collar of the geologic map or geologic map pamphlet. The hierarchical order of map units is coded in the HierarchyKey field.
GeoMaterialDict: table that defines and lists lithology terms in hierarchical order used in the GeoMaterial field of the DescriptionOfMapUnits table. The standardized vocabulary is available in Appendix 1 of the GeMS documentation, available at https://doi.org/10.3133/tm11B10.
Glossary: table that defines and lists sources of terms used in the database.
20210716
publication date
None planned
-117.4664
-114.3706
45.7860
44.2151
USGS Thesaurus
data services
geospatial datasets
geographic information systems
geology
geologic maps
bedrock geologic units
structural geology
ISO 19115 Topic Category
geoscientificInformation
None
U.S. Geological Survey
USGS
Mineral Resources Program
MRP
Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Science Center
GGGSC
National Geologic Map Database
NGMDB
Geologic Map Schema
GeMS
USGS Metadata Identifier
USGS:5faadc89d34eb413d5df200b
Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Adams County
Custer County
Gem County
Idaho County
Lemhi County
Payette
Valley County
Washington County
Common geographic areas
Idaho
ID
None. Please see 'Distribution Info' for details.
These data are intended for use at approximately 1:100,000-scale or smaller. Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data for other purposes, nor on all computer systems, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. The USGS or the U.S. Government shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein.
Karen Lund
U.S. Geological Survey, Rocky Mountain Region
Research Geologist
mailing address
Mail Stop 973, W 6th Ave Kipling St
Lakewood
CO
80225
US
303-236-5600
303-236-3200
klund@usgs.gov
Work was accomplished by the U.S. Geological Survey Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center (GGGSC) with support from the Mineral Resources Program (MRP) and the National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB).
Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise, Version 10 (Build 18363); Esri ArcGIS 10.8.1.14362
Unique values in attribute fields were checked through frequency analyses. The unique values in each attribute field were reviewed and checked for spelling, consistency of terms, accuracy, adherence to established vocabularies, and completeness. Text terms and values entered by USGS authors were reviewed and verified.
GIS layer and attribute information (ver. 1) were cross walked into the GeMS database structure. Attribute values were modified for consistency with GeMS terminology. Topology tests were conducted on polygon and line feature classes to ensure spatial integrity of the data.
The original GIS database (Lund, 2004) was converted from ArcInfo interchange files (E00) to an Esri file geodatabase. Minor errors, such as mistakes in line decoration or differences between the digital data and the map image, are corrected in this version. The data set is considered complete for the information presented and as described in the abstract.
Horizontal accuracy of point, line, and polygon features is dependent on the source data. Computing technologies used for original data capture resulted in variable line quality and accuracy. Consequently, estimated accuracy of horizontal location, given on a per-feature basis by attribute LocationConfidenceMeters in GeMS, was assigned a value of -9 indicating unknown. Base maps and (or) materials used for original data capture (ArcInfo coverages) are no longer available. Registration discrepancies between the printed map and the digital data are not addressed in this version.
Vertical accuracy testing does not apply to this dataset.
Karen Lund
2004
Geology of the Payette National Forest and vicinity, west-central Idaho
publication
U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper
1666A, B
Denver, Colorado
U.S. Geological Survey
Suggested citation: Lund, Karen, 2004, Geology of the Payette National Forest and vicinity, west-central Idaho: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1666A, B, 89 p.
https://doi.org/10.3133/pp1666
100000
Digital and/or Hardcopy
2004
publication date
Lund (2004)
Source of all GIS for this data release and the original map publication.
U.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
2020
GeMS (Geologic Map Schema) - A standard format for the digital publication of geologic maps
publication
U.S. Geological Survey Techniques and Methods
book 11, chapter B10
Reston, Virginia
U.S. Geological Survey
Suggested citation: U.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, 2020, GeMS (Geologic Map Schema) - A standard format for the digital publication of geologic maps: U.S. Geological Survey Techniques and Methods, book 11, chap. B10, 74 p.
https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/tm11B10
Digital and/or Hardcopy
2020
publication date
GeMS (2020)
Database schema and some attribute definitions.
American Geological Institute
2011
Glossary of Geology
fifth
publication
Alexandria, Virginia
American Geosciences Institute
Neuendorf, K.K.E., Mehl Jr., J.P., and Jackson, J.A., 2011, Glossary of Geology (fifth edition): American Geological Institute, Alexandria, Virginia, 779 p.
Digital and/or Hardcopy
2011
publication date
Neuendorf and others (2011)
Definitions of some attributes.
prepared for the Federal Geographic Data Committee by the U.S. Geological Survey
2006
FGDC Digital Cartographic Standard for Geologic Map Symbolization
publication
Reston, Virginia
prepared for the Federal Geographic Data Committee by the U.S. Geological Survey
Suggested citation: Federal Geographic Data Committee [prepared for the Federal Geographic Data Committee by the U.S. Geological Survey], 2006, FGDC Digital Cartographic Standard for Geologic Map Symbolization: Reston, Va., Federal Geographic Data Committee Document Number FGDC-STD-013-2006, 290 p., 2 plates.
https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/fgdc_gds/geolsymstd.php
Digital and/or Hardcopy
2006
publication date
FGDC-STD-013-2006
Standardized geologic map symbolization used for symbolizing the map.
Lund, Karen
Derkey, Pamela D.
Brandt, Theodore R.
Oblad, Jon R.
1999
Digital geologic map database of the Payette National Forest and vicinity, Idaho
vector digital data
U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report
98-219B
Spokane, Washington
U.S. Geological Survey
Suggested citation: Lund, K., Derkey, P.D., Brandt, T.R. and Oblad, J., 1999, Digital geologic map database of the Payette National Forest and vicinity, Idaho: U.S. Geological Survey, Open-File Report 98-219B, 45p.
https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1998/ofr-98-0219-b/
100000
Digital and/or Hardcopy
1999
publication date
Lund and others (1999)
Interim published geologic map.
Version 1: Lund and others (1999) compiled the geology and published the original geologic paper map at 1:100,000 scale as an interim publication. The digital files were further attributed and edited, and then plotted and compared to the original film positives of the geologic map to check for digitizing and attributing errors and published as PP 1666 (Lund, 2004). The files were published as Esri ArcInfo interchange files (E00) and are stored in the projection - UTM, meters, zone 11, NAD27, Clarke 1866.
Lund and others (1999)
2004
Version 2: The original data were converted from Esri ArcInfo interchange files (E00) format into feature classes within an Esri file geodatabase. Attributes were standardized to conform to the Geologic Map Schema (GeMS) standard for geologic map publications: https://doi.org/10.3133/tm11B10. GeMS geodatabase feature classes and tables were populated with additional information as required. Data layers were re-projected to Albers Equal Area, North American Datum 1983, in units of meters.
Topology tests were conducted on polygon and line feature classes to ensure spatial integrity of the data.
Base maps and (or) materials used for original data capture are no longer available, therefore a georeferenced version of the original map publication (https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/Prodesc/proddesc_71684.htm) from the National Geologic Map Database was used to compare attribute information and to correct minor discrepancies between the GIS data and the printed map. Minor errors, such as differences in line decoration, line type, or map units were corrected and documented in the Notes attribute field. Registration discrepancies between the printed map and the digital data are not addressed in this version.
Map unit colors were matched to the original publication as best possible and are represented as RGB values in the AreaFillRGB field of the DescriptionOfMapUnits table. They are also provided in the custom Esri Style file.
Geologic map symbolization was matched to the original publication as best possible using the FGDC Digital Cartographic Standard for Geologic Map Symbolization (FGDC, 2006). These values are represented in the Symbol attribute fields and are provided in the included Esri Style file.
Lund (2004)
20201031
Vector
Entity point
476
G-polygon
1554
Link
4029
Albers Conical Equal Area
29.5
45.5
-96.0
23.0
0.0
0.0
coordinate pair
0.6096
0.6096
meters
North_American_Datum_1983
GRS_1980
6378137.0
298.257222101
Attribute Fields
The attribute fields contain attribute information associated with features or records in the data set. Attribute fields occur in data layer(s) noted in parentheses.
USGS Authors
Age (DescriptionOfMapUnits)
Age of map unit as shown in Description of Map Units.
GeMS
Examples of values: "Late Cretaceous" or "Upper and Middle Triassic"
AreaFillPatternDescription (DescriptionOfMapUnits)
Text description (e.g., "random small red dashes") provided as a convenience for users who must recreate symbolization.
GeMS
Example of values: "red v's" or "lines and dashes"
AreaFillRGB (DescriptionOfMapUnits)
{Red, Green, Blue} tuples that specify the suggested color (e.g., "255,255,255", "124,005,255") of area fill for symbolizing MapUnit. Each color value is an integer between 0 and 255, values are zero-padded to a length of 3 digits, and values are separated by commas with no space: NNN,NNN,NNN.
GeMS
Examples of values: "250,214,229"
Azimuth (OrientationPoints)
Strike or trend, measured in degrees clockwise from geographic North. Use right-hand rule (dip is to right of azimuth direction). Horizontal planar features may have any azimuth.
GeMS
0
359
degrees (angular measure)
1
ContactsAndFaults_ID (ContactsAndFaults)
Primary key.
GeMS
Arbitrary string. Values should be unique within this database. Example of values: "CAF0001"
DataSourceID (ContactsAndFaults, DataSourcePolys, GeologicLines, MapUnitPolys, OverlayPolys)
Source of data; foreign key to table DataSources.
GeMS
DAS01
Lund (2004)
this report, table DataSources
DAS02
GeMS (2020)
this report, table DataSources
DAS03
Neuendorf and others (2011)
this report, table DataSources
DataSourcePolys_ID (DataSourcePolys)
Primary key.
GeMS
Arbitrary string. Values should be unique within this database. Example of values: "DSP1"
DataSources_ID (DataSources)
Primary key.
GeMS
Arbitrary string. Values should be unique within this database. Example of values: "DAS01"
Definition (GeoMaterialDict, Glossary)
Plain-language definition.
GeMS
Examples of values: "Silt- and sand-sized sediment, deposited by wind." or "A fold, generally convex upward, whose core contains the stratigraphically older rocks."
DefinitionSourceID (Glossary)
Source of definition; foreign key to DataSources.
GeMS
DAS01
Lund (2004)
this report, table DataSources
DAS02
GeMS (2020)
this report, table DataSources
DAS03
Neuendorf and others (2011)
this report, table DataSources
Description (DescriptionOfMapUnits, ContactsAndFaults, GeologicLines)
Free-format text description of map unit or the Type and certainty of a line feature. Commonly structured according to one or more accepted traditions (e.g., lithology, thickness, color, weathering and outcrop characteristics, distinguishing features, genesis, age constraints) and terse.
GeMS
Example of values from the DescriptionOfMapUnits table: "Basalt flows that are post-Grande Ronde Basalt (Tcrg) and areally restricted to south-central part of plate 1. Includes three members and several local units based on stratigraphy, geochemistry, and paleomagnetism (Fitzgerald, 1982). Locally includes interbedded pyroclastic deposits of Weiser (Twp)"
Examples of values from the ContactsAndFaults feature class: "contact, certain" or "fault, thrust, concealed"
DescriptionOfMapUnits_ID (DescriptionOfMapUnits)
Primary key.
GeMS
Arbitrary string. Values should be unique within this database. Example of values: "DMU001"
DescriptionSourceID (DescriptionOfMapUnits)
Source of map-unit description; foreign key to table DataSources.
GeMS
DAS01
Lund (2004)
this report, table DataSources
ExistenceConfidence (ContactsAndFaults, GeologicLines)
Confidence that feature exists.
GeMS
certain
Identity of a feature can be determined using relevant observations and scientific judgment; therefore, one can be reasonably confident in the credibility of this interpretation.
GeMS (2020)
questionable
Identity of a feature cannot be determined using relevant observations and scientific judgment; therefore, one cannot be reasonably confident in the credibility of this interpretation. For example, IdentityConfidence = questionable is appropriate when a geologist reasons "I can see some kind of planar feature that separates map units in this outcrop, but I cannot be certain if it is a contact or a fault."
GeMS (2020)
unspecified
Used for the boundary of a map where no confidence is specified.
GeMS (2020)
FullName (DescriptionOfMapUnits)
Name of map unit including identification of containing higher rank unit(s), e.g., "Shnabkaib Member of Moenkopi Formation".
GeMS
Example of values: "Diorite, hypabyssal intrusive rocks, Challis Magmatic Complex"
GeologicLines_ID (GeologicLines)
Primary key.
GeMS
Arbitrary string. Values should be unique within this database. Example of values: "GEL001"
GeoMaterial (DescriptionOfMapUnits, GeoMaterialDict)
Categorization of map unit based on lithologic and genetic character, term selected from NGMDB standard term list defined in Appendix 1 of GeMS documentation, available at https://doi.org/10.3133/tm11B10
GeMS
Examples of values: "----Clastic sediment" or "----Meta-volcaniclastic rock"
GeoMaterialConfidence (DescriptionOfMapUnits)
Describes appropriateness of GeoMaterial term for describing the map unit.
GeMS
High
The term and definition adequately characterize the overall lithologic nature of rocks and sediments in the map unit. Regarding the subjective term "adequately characterize", we refer to context and objectives of this classification as described in the GeMS documentation.
GeMS (2020)
Medium
The term and definition generally characterize the overall lithology of the map unit, but there are one or more significant minor lithologies that are not adequately described by the selected term.
GeMS (2020)
Low
The overall lithology of this map unit is not adequately classifiable using this list of terms and definitions, but the term selected is the best available. Or this map unit is insufficiently known to confidently assign a GeoMaterial term.
GeMS (2020)
Glossary_ID (Glossary)
Primary key.
GeMS
Arbitrary string. Values should be unique within this database. Example of value: "GLO01"
HierarchyKey (DescriptionOfMapUnits, GeoMaterialDict)
String that records hierarchical structure. Has form nn-nn-nn, nnn-nnn, or similar. Numeric, left-padded with zeros, dash-delimited. Each HierarchyKey fragment of each row MUST be the same length to allow text-based sorting of table entries.
GeMS
Examples of values: "02-06-01" or "06-02-02-01-02"
IdentityConfidence (ContactsAndFaults, GeologicLines, MapUnitPolys, OrientationPoints, OverlayPolys)
Confidence that feature is correctly identified.
GeMS
certain
Identity of a feature can be determined using relevant observations and scientific judgment; therefore, one can be reasonably confident in the credibility of this interpretation.
GeMS (2020)
questionable
Identity of a feature cannot be determined using relevant observations and scientific judgment; therefore, one cannot be reasonably confident in the credibility of this interpretation. For example, IdentityConfidence = questionable is appropriate when a geologist reasons "I can see some kind of planar feature that separates map units in this outcrop, but I cannot be certain if it is a contact or a fault."
GeMS (2020)
unspecified
Used for the boundary of a map where no confidence is specified.
GeMS (2020)
Inclination (OrientationPoints)
Dip or plunge, measured in degrees down from horizontal. Value of -9 indicates no measurement available.
GeMS
-9
90
degrees (angular measure)
1
IndentedName (GeoMaterialDict)
Name with addition of leading spaces to help show rank within a hierarchical list.
GeMS
Examples of values: "----Clastic sediment" or "----Fine-grained intrusive igneous rock"
IsConcealed (ContactsAndFaults, GeologicLines)
Flag for contacts and faults covered by overlying map unit.
GeMS
Y
Yes
GeMS
N
No
GeMS
Label (DescriptionOfMapUnits, ContactsAndFaults, GeologicLines, MapUnitPolys, OrientationPoints, OverlayPolys)
Plain-text equivalent of the desired annotation for a feature: for example "14 Ma", or "^c" which (when used with the FGDC GeoAge font) results in the geologic map-unit label TRc (with TR run together to make the Triassic symbol).
GeMS
Examples of values: "^sw" or "KJPvp"
LocationConfidenceMeters (ContactsAndFaults, GeologicLines, OrientationPoints)
Estimated half-width in meters of positional uncertainty envelope; position is relative to other features in database.
GeMS
Positive real number. Value of -9 indicates value is unknown.
LocationSourceID (OrientationPoints)
Source of location; foreign key to table DataSources.
GeMS
DAS01
Lund (2004)
this report, table DataSources
MapUnit (DescriptionOfMapUnits, MapUnitPolys, OrientationPoints)
Short plain-text identifier of the map unit. Foreign key to DescriptionOfMapUnits table.
GeMS
CAZgm
Gray marble, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
CAZub
Umbrella Butte Formation of Windermere Supergroup, Gospel Peaks succession D, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
JPam
Amphibolite gneiss, high-grade metamorphic and plutonic rocks, terrane unknown, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
JPmv
Metamorphosed rocks of Blue Mountains island arc, undifferentiated, high-grade metamorphic and plutonic rocks, terrane unknown, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
JPrf
Fiddle Creek Schist of Riggins Group, high-grade metamorphic and plutonic rocks, terrane unknown, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
JPrl
Lightning Creek Schist of Riggins Group, high-grade metamorphic and plutonic rocks, terrane unknown, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
JPrs
Squaw Creek Schist of Riggins Group, high-grade metamorphic and plutonic rocks, terrane unknown, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Jwa
Andesite tuff, Volcaniclastic rocks of the Weatherby Formation, Izee terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Jwr
Rhyolite tuff, Volcaniclastic rocks of the Weatherby Formation, Izee terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Jws
Volcaniclastic rocks of the Weatherby Formation, Izee terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Kg
Biotite-muscovite granite, younger plutonic series, Idaho Batholith
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Kgdf
Foliated biotite granodiorite, older plutonic series, Idaho Batholith
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Kgn
Heterogeneous orthogneiss complex of Salmon River Suture Complex
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
KJPvp
Metamorphosed volcanic/plutonic complex, high-grade metamorphic and plutonic rocks, terrane unknown, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
KJqd
Quartz diorite and tonalite, post-amalgamation intrusive rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
KJtf
Metamorphosed quartz diorite, tonalite, and granodiorite, high-grade metamorphic and plutonic rocks, terrane unknown, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Kpg
Porphyritic muscovite-biotite granite-granodiorite, younger plutonic series, Idaho Batholith
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Kpgdf
Foliated porphyritic biotite granodiorite, older plutonic series, Idaho Batholith
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Kpgdm
Gneissic porphyritic biotite granodiorite of Salmon River Suture Complex
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Ktf
Foliated hornblende-biotite tonalite, older plutonic series, Idaho Batholith
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
MzPzb
Phyllite and chert of Baker terrane, undivided, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
MzPzgn
Mafic gneiss, Wallowa terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Mzu
Metamorphosed ultramafic rocks, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
OCAsd
Syenite and diorite, meta-intrusive rocks, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Pd
Metamorphosed mafic plutons, Wallowa terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Pqd
Metamorphosed quartz diorite, Wallowa terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Psh
Hunsaker Creek Formation of Seven Devils Group, Wallowa terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Psw
Windy Ridge Formation of Seven Devils Group, Wallowa terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
QTi
Idaho Group, Weiser Embayment
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Qu
Alluvial, landslide, and glacial deposits
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tc
Challis Volcanic Group, undivided of Challis Magmatic Complex, Thunder Mountain caldera
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tcbr
Buff rhyolite of Challis Volcanic Group, Challis Magmatic Complex, Thunder Mountain caldera
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tcd
Volcaniclastic rocks of Dewey mine of Challis Volcanic Group, Challis Magmatic Complex, Thunder Mountain caldera
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tce
Tuff of Ellis Creek of Challis Volcanic Group, Challis Magmatic Complex, Van Horn Peak caldera
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tcl
Latite of Lookout Mountain of Challis Volcanic Group, Challis Magmatic Complex, Thunder Mountain caldera
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tcll
Lower latite lava of Challis Volcanic Group, Challis Magmatic Complex, Thunder Mountain caldera
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tcm
Basalt of Cuddy Mountain, Weiser Embayment
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tcp
Perlitic rhyolite of Challis Volcanic Group, Challis Magmatic Complex, Thunder Mountain caldera
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tcr
Columbia River Basalt Group, undivided, Weiser Embayment
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tcrg
Grande Ronde Basalt of Columbia River Basalt Group, Weiser Embayment
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tcri
Imnaha Basalt of Columbia River Basalt Group, Weiser Embayment
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tcs
Sunnyside tuff of Challis Volcanic Group, Challis Magmatic Complex, Thunder Mountain caldera
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tct
Lapilli tuff of Challis Volcanic Group, Challis Magmatic Complex, Thunder Mountain caldera
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Td
Diorite, hypabyssal intrusive rocks, Challis Magmatic Complex
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tg
Hornblende-biotite granite, hypabyssal intrusive rocks, Challis Magmatic Complex
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tgd
Fine-grained hornblende-biotite granodiorite, hypabyssal intrusive rocks, Challis Magmatic Complex
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tgp
Granite porphyry and minor rhyolite porphyry, hypabyssal intrusive rocks, Challis Magmatic Complex
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tp
Payette Formation, Weiser Embayment
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tpr
Porphyritic rhyolite to dacite dikes and plugs, hypabyssal intrusive rocks, Challis Magmatic Complex
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
TRgb
Hornblende gabbro, Olds Ferry terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
TRgd
Porphyritic biotite granodiorite, Olds Ferry terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
TRh
Huntington Formation, Olds Ferry terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
TRm
Martin Bridge Formation, Wallowa terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
TRqd
Hornblende-biotite quartz diorite, Olds Ferry terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
TRs
Upper part of Seven Devils Group, undivided, Wallowa terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
TRsd
Doyle Creek Formation of Seven Devils Group, Wallowa terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
TRsw
Wild Sheep Creek Formation of Seven Devils Group, Wallowa terrane, metamorphic rocks, Allochthonous Rocks of Blue Mountains Island Arc
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Tw
Basalt of Weiser, Weiser Embayment
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Twp
Pyroclastic deposits of Weiser, Weiser Embayment
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Yagn
Granitic augen gneiss, meta-intrusive rocks, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Yaq
Argillaceous quartzite, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Ybc
Calc-silicate and biotite gneiss, high-grade metamorphic units, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Ybfq
Biotite-feldspar quartzite, high-grade metamorphic units, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Ygn
Biotite phyllite, gneiss, and migmatite, high-grade metamorphic units, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Yh
Hoodoo Quartzite, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Ylau
Apple Creek Formation, upper part of Lemhi Group, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Ylg
Gunsight Formation, upper part of Lemhi Group, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Yq
Quartzite and layered quartz-rich metasandstone, high-grade metamorphic units, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Ys
Swauger Formation, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Yy
Yellowjacket Formation, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Zam
Anchor Meadow Formation of Windermere Supergroup, Gospel Peaks succession A, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Ze
Edwardsburg Formation of Windermere Supergroup, Gospel Peaks succession B, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Zgc
Goldman Cut Formation of Windermere Supergroup, Gospel Peaks succession B, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Zml
Moores Lake Formation of Windermere Supergroup, Gospel Peaks succession C, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Zmr
Missouri Ridge Formation of Windermere Supergroup, Gospel Peaks succession C, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Zms
Moores Station Formation of Windermere Supergroup, Gospel Peaks succession B, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Zpp
Plummer Point Formation of Windermere Supergroup, Gospel Peaks succession A, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Zsd
Syenite-diorite suite, meta-intrusive rocks, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
Zsm
Square Mountain Formation of Windermere Supergroup, Gospel Peaks succession A, metamorphosed strata, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
ZYam
Amphibolite gneiss and amphibolite dikes, meta-intrusive rocks, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
ZYs
Metamorphic rocks, undivided, undifferentiated metamorphic rocks, Laurentian Continental Rocks
this report, table DescriptionOfMapUnits
MapUnitPolys_ID (MapUnitPolys)
Primary key.
GeMS
Arbitrary string. Values should be unique within this database. Example of values: "MUP0001"
Name (DescriptionOfMapUnits)
Name of map unit, as shown in boldface in traditional DMU, e.g., "Shnabkaib Member". Identifies unit within its hierarchical context.
GeMS
Examples of values: "Weiser Embayment" or "Payette Formation"
Notes (DataSources, ContactsAndFaults, DataSourcePolys, GeologicLines, MapUnitPolys, OrientationPoints, OverlayPolys)
Additional information specific to a particular feature or table entry.
GeMS
Free text. Example of values: "changed to 'fault, normal, concealed' to match printed map"
OBJECTID (all)
Object identification: an Esri default field that contains an integer value to uniquely identify a row in an attribute table.
Esri
sequential integer values
OrientationConfidenceDegrees (OrientationPoints)
Estimated angular precision of combined azimuth AND inclination measurements, in degrees.
GeMS
Positive real number in meters.
OrientationPoints_ID (OrientationPoints)
Primary key.
GeMS
Arbitrary string. Values should be unique within this database. Example of values: "ORP001"
OrientationSourceID (OrientationPoints)
Source of orientation data; foreign key to table DataSources.
GeMS
DAS01
Lund (2004)
this report, table DataSources
OverlayPolys_ID (OverlayPolys)
Primary key.
GeMS
Arbitrary string. Values should be unique within this database. Example of values: "OVP01"
ParagraphStyle (DescriptionOfMapUnits)
Token that identifies formatting of paragraph(s) within traditional Description of Map Units that correspond to this table entry.
GeMS
DMU1
Paragraph style for formatted description of a first-rank map unit within Description of Map Units table. Times New Roman, Regular, 10 pt, 12 pt leading, left justified, 66 pt left indent, -20 pt 1st line indent, 3 pt space before.
GeMS (2020)
DMU2
Paragraph style for formatted description of a second-order map unit within Description of Map Units table. Such map units are subsidiary to (commonly subdivisions of) first-order map units. Times New Roman, Regular, 10 pt, 12 pt leading, left justified, 66 pt left indent, -10 pt 1st line indent, 3 pt space before.
GeMS (2020)
DMU3
Paragraph style for formatted description of a third-order map unit within Description of Map Units table. Such map units are subsidiary to (commonly subdivisions of) second-order map units. Times New Roman, Regular, 10 pt, 12 pt leading, left justified, 66 pt left indent, 0 pt 1st line indent, 3 pt space before.
GeMS (2020)
Heading2
Heading style for second-order headings within Description of Map Units table. Such headings are subsidiary to the primary heading "Description of Map Units". Times New Roman, Bold, 10 pt, 12 pt leading, all caps, centered, 12 pt space before.
GeMS (2020)
Heading3
Heading style for third-order headings within Description of Map Units table.
GeMS (2020)
Heading4
Heading style for fourth-order headings within Description of Map Units table.
GeMS (2020)
Heading5
Heading style for fifth-order headings within Description of Map Units table.
GeMS (2020)
PlotAtScale (OrientationPoints)
At what scale (or larger) should this observation or analysis be plotted? At smaller scales, it should not be plotted. Useful to prevent crowding of display at small scales and to display progressively more data at larger and larger scales. Value is scale denominator.
GeMS
Positive real number. Using original map scale 100000.
Shape (ContactsAndFaults, DataSourcePolys, GeologicLines, MapUnitPolys, OrientationPoints, OverlayPolys)
An Esri default field that contains the geometry type (point, line, polygon).
Esri
Point
Geometry type is a point.
Esri
Polygon
Geometry type is a polygon.
Esri
Polyline
Geometry type is a line.
Esri
Shape_Area (DataSourcePolys, MapUnitPolys, OverlayPolys)
An Esri default field that contains the area of a polygon. The value is automatically generated in units of the feature class.
Esri
11135.6538
18797511287.2813
square meters
.0001
Shape_Length (ContactsAndFaults, DataSourcePolys, GeologicLines, MapUnitPolys, OverlayPolys)
An Esri default field that contains the length of a line or perimeter. The value is automatically generated in the units of the feature class.
Esri
79.2882
942344.4359
meters
.0001
Source (DataSources)
Plain-text short description that identifies the data source.
GeMS
Example of values: "Lund (2004)"
StationsID (OrientationPoints)
Foreign key to Stations point feature class (not used in this geodatabase)
GeMS
All values are NULL. No values entered.
Symbol (DescriptionOfMapUnits, ContactsAndFaults, GeologicLines, MapUnitPolys, OrientationPoints, OverlayPolys)
Reference to a point marker, line symbol, or area-fill symbol that is used on the map graphic to denote the feature: perhaps a star for a K-Ar age locality, or a heavy black line for a fault.
GeMS
Numbers correspond to FGDC symbolization or a MapUnit. These values also correspond to the supplied Style file. Examples of values: "01.01.01" or "CAZub"
Term (Glossary)
Plain-language word for a concept. Values must be unique within database as a whole.
GeMS
Values correspond to attributes primarily used in the Type fields. Examples of values: "anticline" or "fault, thrust"
Type (ContactsAndFaults, GeologicLines, OrientationPoints, OverlayPolys)
Classifier that specifies what kind of geologic feature is represented by a database element: that a certain line within feature class ContactsAndFaults is a contact, or thrust fault, or water boundary.
GeMS
anticline
A fold, generally convex upward, whose core contains the stratigraphically older rocks.
Neuendorf and others (2011)
anticline, minor
A minor anticline fold represented as a point feature.
Lund (2004)
anticline, overturned, plunging
A fold, generally convex upward, whose core contains the stratigraphically older rocks that has tilted beyond the perpendicular and in which the hinge line is inclined to the horizontal.
Neuendorf and others (2011)
anticline, plunging
An anticline in which the hinge line is inclined to the horizontal.
Neuendorf and others (2011)
bedding
The arrangement of sedimentary rocks in beds or layers of varying thickness and character; the general physical and structural character or pattern of the beds and their contacts within a rock mass, such as cross-bedding and graded bedding; a collective term denoting the existence of beds. Also, the structure so produced.
Neuendorf and others (2011)
bedding, overturned
Bedding inclined to the principal surface of deposition that has tilted beyond the perpendicular. Sequence of strata thus appears reversed.
Neuendorf and others (2011)
bedding, overturned, top known
Overturned bedding where top direction of bed is known from local features.
Lund (2004)
bedding, top known
Bedding where top direction of bed is known from local features.
Lund (2004)
bedding, vertical
Bedding inclined to the principal surface of deposition that has tilted vertical (90 degrees).
Neuendorf and others (2011)
contact
A plane or irregular surface between two types or ages of rock.
Neuendorf and others (2011)
contact, scratch boundary
Used where contacts were omitted and not mapped.
Lund (2004)
dike, amphibolite
A tabular igneous intrusion that cuts across the bedding or foliation of the country rock composed primarily of amphibolite (A crystalloblastic rock consisting mainly of amphibole and plagioclase. As the content of quartz increases, the rock grades into hornblende plagioclase gneiss).
Lund (2004)
dike, felsic
A tabular igneous intrusion that cuts across the bedding or foliation of the country rock composed primarily of porphyritic rhyolite to dacite (Eocene).
Lund (2004)
fault
A discrete surface or zone of discrete surfaces separating two rock masses across which one mass has slid past the other.
Neuendorf and others (2011)
fault, normal
A fault in which the hanging wall has moved downward relative to the footwall. The angle of the fault is usually 45-90°, and in most cases close to 60°.
Neuendorf and others (2011)
fault, thrust
A fault with a dip of 45° or less over much of its extent, on which the hanging wall has moved upward relative to the footwall.
Neuendorf and others (2011)
foliation
A general term for a planar arrangement of textural or structural features in any type of rock, esp. the locally planar fabric in a rock defined by a fissility, a preferred orientation of crystal planes in mineral grains, a preferred orientation of inequant grain shapes, or from compositional banding. In igneous rocks, planar parallelism of flaky or tabular minerals and mineral aggregates, slabby xenoliths, or flattened vesicles as well as compositional layering. In metamorphic rocks, planar parallelism of flaky minerals and compositional layering.
Neuendorf and others (2011)
foliation, vertical
Foliation that has tilted vertical (90 degrees).
Neuendorf and others (2011)
glacial limit or terminus
The position occupied, in a given region or during a given glacial stage, by the outer or lower margin of an ice sheet; this may extend beyond the glacial moraine.
Lund (2004)
lineation
A general, nongeneric term for a locally linear structure or fabric in a rock, e.g. flow lines, scratches, striae, slickensides or slickenfibers on a single surface; linear arrangements of components in sediments; or axes of folds. Lineation in metamorphic rocks includes aligned rod-shaped and/or elongate minerals grains, crenulation fold axes, and the lines of intersection between bedding and cleavage or any two sets of oriented surfaces (O'Leary et al., 1976; El-Etr, 1976).
Neuendorf and others (2011)
map boundary
A line representing the boundary of the mapping area.
Lund (2004)
shear zone
(a) A tabular zone of rock that has been brecciated by many parallel fractures; such an area is often mineralized by ore-forming solutions. (b) A parallel-sided zone of localized shearing displacement, which may be recognized by sigmoidal mineral-filled veins, locally well-developed cleavage or foliation, wholesale grain-size reduction or mylonitization, or some combination of these features (Ramsay and Graham, 1970).
Neuendorf and others (2011)
syncline
A fold of which the core contains the stratigraphically younger rocks; it is generally concave upward.
Neuendorf and others (2011)
syncline, overturned
A syncline that has been tilted beyond the perpendicular. Sequence of strata thus appears reversed.
Neuendorf and others (2011)
syncline, overturned, plunging
An overturned syncline in which the hinge line is inclined to the horizontal.
Neuendorf and others (2011)
syncline, plunging
A syncline in which the hinge line is inclined to the horizontal.
Neuendorf and others (2011)
URL (DataSources)
Universal Resource Locator (URL) or Document Object Identifier (DOI), identifies a document on the World Wide Web.
GeMS
Example of values: "https://doi.org/10.3133/pp1666"
The entity and attribute information provide the tabular data associated with the data set. Please review the detailed descriptions that are provided (the individual attribute descriptions) for information on the values that appear as fields/table entries of the data set.
The database conforms to the USGS Geologic Map Schema (GeMS) with the minor addition of the field “Description” to the ContactsAndFaults and GeologicLines layers. A full description of the GeMS database structure can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.3133/tm11B10.
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20210719
John D Horton
U.S. Geological Survey, ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
Physical Scientist
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