U-Pb zircon geochronology of bedrock samples collected in the Eagle and Tanacross quadrangles, eastern Alaska

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Title:
U-Pb zircon geochronology of bedrock samples collected in the Eagle and Tanacross quadrangles, eastern Alaska
Abstract:
U-Pb zircon geochronology of bedrock samples collected in the Eagle and Tanacross quadrangles, eastern Alaska, Preliminary Interpretive Report 2023-2, presents uranium-lead (U-Pb) zircon ages from 50 igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic samples collected during 2020 and 2021 in support of the Western Tanacross and Taylor Mountain bedrock-geologic mapping projects. These two projects encompass an area of ~2,600 square miles (~6,700 sq km) of eastern Interior Alaska including the Mosquito Fork, Dennison Fork, and Middle Fork of Fortymile River drainages. The majority of the Western Tanacross project area is located approximately 20 miles north of Tok, and a small portion is located to the southwest; the Taylor Mountain area is within a 50-mile radius of Chicken. Both project areas are of historical and current interest for the potential development of precious metals, base metals, and critical mineral resources. With this U-Pb geochronology dataset, our goals are to delineate the timing and character of igneous and tectonic events that may be linked to regional and local controls on mineralization and to characterize the regional source material of the area's metamorphic terranes. The data are available from the DGGS website: http://doi.org/10.14509/31013.
Supplemental_Information:
back-scatter-electron-images:    Identification numbers, coordinates, sample descriptions, and scanning electron microscope backscatter images of each sample.	
back-scatter-electron-images-inverted:    Identification numbers, coordinates, sample descriptions, and inverted scanning electron microscope backscatter images of each sample.	
cathodoluminescence-images:    Identification numbers, coordinates, sample descriptions, and cathodoluminescence images of each sample.	
la-icpms-data:    Spreadsheets with geochronology lab results	
upb-crystallization-age-summary:    Identification numbers, coordinates, sample descriptions, and summary ages of each sample.	
ysp-mdas-summary:    Identification numbers, coordinates, sample descriptions, and youngest statistical population (YSP) summary ages of each sample.
  1. How might this data set be cited?
    Gavel, M.M., Regan, S.P., Holland, Mark, Wildland, A.D., Wypych, Alicja, Naibert, T.J., and Twelker, Evan, 2023, U-Pb zircon geochronology of bedrock samples collected in the Eagle and Tanacross quadrangles, eastern Alaska: Preliminary Interpretive Report PIR 2023-2, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

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    Other_Citation_Details: 38 p.
  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?
    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -144.067701
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -141.042923
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 64.460483
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 62.910641
  3. What does it look like?
  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
    Calendar_Date: 2022
    Currentness_Reference:
    ground condition
  5. What is the general form of this data set?
    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: data
  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?
    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?
      This is a point data set.
    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?
      Horizontal positions are specified in geographic coordinates, that is, latitude and longitude. Latitudes are given to the nearest 0.00001. Longitudes are given to the nearest 0.00001. Latitude and longitude values are specified in decimal degrees. The horizontal datum used is WGS84.
      The ellipsoid used is WGS 84.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378137.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.257223563.
  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?
    back-scatter-electron-images
    Identification numbers, coordinates, sample descriptions, and scanning electron microscope backscatter images of each sample. (Source: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys)
    back-scatter-electron-images-inverted
    Identification numbers, coordinates, sample descriptions, and inverted scanning electron microscope backscatter images of each sample. (Source: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys)
    cathodoluminescence-images
    Identification numbers, coordinates, sample descriptions, and cathodoluminescence images of each sample. (Source: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys)
    la-icpms-data
    Spreadsheets with geochronology lab results (Source: Zircon extractions and analyses were carried out at the University of Arizona Laserchron Center (ALC).)
    upb-crystallization-age-summary
    Identification numbers, coordinates, sample descriptions, and summary ages of each sample. (Source: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys)
    ysp-mdas-summary
    Identification numbers, coordinates, sample descriptions, and youngest statistical population (YSP) summary ages of each sample. (Source: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys)

Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)
  2. Who also contributed to the data set?
    The authors would like to thank Rainer Newberry (DGGS) for review of this manuscript, and Michael Barerra (University of Alaska Fairbanks), Dylan Avirett and Angie Hubbard (DGGS Geologic Materials Center), and staff at the University of Arizona LaserChron Center for their contributions towards data collection, technical discussion, and other support. This project was funded by State of Alaska (SOA) general funds, SOA Capital Improvement funds, and the U.S. Geological Survey's Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) under cooperative agreements GSG20AC00156 (Western Tanacross) and GSG21AC00336 (Taylor Mountain). The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Geological Survey. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Geological Survey.
  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?
    Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
    Metadata Manager
    3354 College Road
    Fairbanks, AK
    USA

    (907)451-5020 (voice)
    (907)451-5050 (FAX)
    dggspubs@alaska.gov
    Hours_of_Service: 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except State holidays
    Contact_Instructions:
    Please 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.

Why was the data set created?

The Western Tanacross and Taylor Mountain project areas are of historical and current interest for the potential development of precious metals, base metals, and critical mineral resources. With this U-Pb geochronology dataset, our goals are to delineate the timing and character of igneous and tectonic events that may be linked to regional and local controls on mineralization and to characterize the regional source material of the area's metamorphic terranes.

How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?
  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?
    Date: 2022 (process 1 of 2)
    Sample selection - DGGS field geologist collected a fresh, unweathered sample from surface bedrock outcrop. Rock samples were collected throughout the project area for different purposes. Most samples are 'grab' samples, which were collected for their overall representation of the outcrop. However, a few samples are 'select' samples, which were more deliberately collected from a specific feature, as noted in the sample field description.
    Date: 2022 (process 2 of 2)
    Sample preparation and data analysis - Zircon grains from rock samples were analyzed to obtain U-Pb isotopic geochronologic ages using the methods described and referenced in the accompanying report.
  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?
    Emond, A.M., and Twelker, Evan, 2022, DGGS's completed Yukon-Tanana Upland Earth MRI airborne geophysics program and CY 2023 Mag, Rad, and EM acquisition plans (presentation): Alaska Miners Association Annual Meeting, Anchorage, Alaska, November 8-10, 2022: Poster and Presentation Emond, A.M. and Twelker, Evan, 2022, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 31 p
    Gavel, M.M., Wypych, Alicja, Naibert, T.J., Avirett, D.F., Barrera, M.L., Hubbard, A.K., Newberry, R.J., Regan, S.P., Twelker, Evan, Wildland, A.D., and Wyatt, W.C., 2022, Field station locations and magnetic susceptibility data collected in 2020 and 2021 for the Western Tanacross project, Tanacross and Eagle quadrangles, Alaska: Raw Data File RDF 2022-3, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 2 p
    Gavel, M.M., Wypych, Alicja, Naibert, T.J., Avirett, D.F., Barrera, M.L., Hubbard, A.K., Newberry, R.J., Regan, S.P., Twelker, Evan, Wildland, A.D., and Wyatt, W.C., 2022, Field station locations and magnetic susceptibility data collected in 2021 for the Taylor Mountain project, Tanacross and Eagle quadrangles, Alaska: Raw Data File RDF 2022-2, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 2 p
    Naibert, T.J., Wypych, Alicja, Twelker, Evan, Gavel, M.M., Wildland, A.D., Newberry, R.J., Szumigala, D.J., Barrera, M.L., and Fessenden, S.N., 2022, Updates on DGGS geologic mapping efforts in eastern Interior Alaska (presentation): Alaska Miners Association annual convention, Anchorage, Alaska, November 8, 2022: Poster and Presentation Naibert, T.J. and others, 2022, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 27 p
    Wypych, Alicja, Gavel, M.M., Naibert, T.J., Avirett, D.F., Barrera, M.L., Hubbard, A.K., Newberry, R.J., Regan, S.P., Twelker, Evan, Wildland, A.D., and Wyatt, W.C., 2022, Geochemical data from samples collected in 2020 and 2021 for the Western Tanacross project, Tanacross Quadrangle, Alaska: Raw Data File RDF 2022-5, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 3 p
    Wypych, Alicja, Gavel, M.M., Naibert, T.J., Avirett, D.F., Barrera, M.L., Hubbard, A.K., Newberry, R.J., Regan, S.P., Twelker, Evan, Wildland, A.D., and Wyatt, W.C., 2022, Geochemical data from samples collected in 2021 for the Taylor Mountain project, Tanacross and Eagle quadrangles, Alaska: Raw Data File RDF 2022-4, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 3 p

How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

  1. How well have the observations been checked?
    We quantified accuracy of the age dates and age ranges accuracy using methods described in the accompanying report. Measured and calculated errors are provided in the accompanying laboratory files.
  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?
    Location data were collected using GPS-enabled tablets and smartphones running the ESRI Collector App. The devices have a reported error of about 10 m. Latitude and longitude are reported in the WGS84 datum.
  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?
  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?
    This data releaase is complete.
  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?
    Not applicable

How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?
Access_Constraints:
This 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).
Use_Constraints:
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.
  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)
    Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
    Metadata Manager
    3354 College Road
    Fairbanks, AK
    USA

    (907)451-5020 (voice)
    (907)451-5050 (FAX)
    dggspubs@alaska.gov
    Hours_of_Service: 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except State holidays
    Contact_Instructions:
    Please 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.
  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set? PIR 2023-2
  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?
    The State of Alaska makes no expressed 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.
  4. How can I download or order the data?

Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 06-Sep-2023
Metadata author:
Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
Attn: Simone Montayne
Metadata Manager
3354 College Road
Fairbanks, AK
USA

(907)451-5020 (voice)
(907)451-5050 (FAX)
dggspubs@alaska.gov
Hours_of_Service: 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except State holidays
Metadata standard:
FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)
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