T2 Generating Sustainable Urban Systems: A Convergence of Geology and Society

Sunday, 4 November 2018
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room 135

APPLICATIONS FOR A REGIONAL MAP OF GLACIAL SEDIMENTS

Paper number: T2-9
Program: Technical Sessions
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Authors

  • David R. Soller Presenting Author
    National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, Reston, VA

Abstract

It’s generally understood that detailed geologic maps are quite useful for a wide variety of societal and scientific applications. Small scale (e.g., 1:1,000,000) geologic maps are perceived as somewhat less useful, except perhaps for purposes of general education and for providing regional geologic context. Many years ago, I was provided with external funding to compile a small scale map showing the thickness and character of Quaternary sediments in the glaciated U.S. east of the Rocky Mountains. Following that map’s publication in the early 1990’s (https://go.usa.gov/xUFYe), the GIS data (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/656/) have been used in a variety of applications including regional hydrologic modeling, environmental assessments, evaluating the effects of earthquakes on these unconsolidated deposits, modeling the depth to bedrock, national and global mapping of the nature of surficial materials, and exploration for diamonds. In this presentation, the compilation of this map, and some applications, will be described.

Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 50, No. 6

doi: 10.1130/abs/2018AM-323617

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