New Publication Releases

DGGS publishes many maps and reports throughout the year. The publications released in the last year are listed below.

RI 2021-5

Twelker, Evan, ed., 2021, Geologic investigation of the Ladue River-Mount Fairplay area, eastern Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2021-5, 86 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30734

IC 92

Garcia, M.R., Goh, Raquel, Nelson, M.A., Athey, J.E., and Nash, A.L., Jr., 2021, Radon in Alaska: What you should know (video): Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 92, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30745

PIR 2021-2

Twelker, Evan, and O'Sullivan, P.B., 2021, U-Pb detrital zircon geochronology of Cretaceous-Cenozoic sedimentary rocks in the Ladue River-Mount Fairplay area, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2021-2, 16 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30683

PIR 2021-1

Larsen, J.F., Waythomas, C.F., Mulliken, K.M., Izbekov, Pavel, and Cameron, C.E., 2021, Major-element oxide, trace element, and glass compositional analyses from Holocene to historical eruptions from Pavlof Volcano, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2021-1, 20 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30580

RDF 2021-9

Twelker, Evan, Wildland, A.D., Werdon, M.B., Sicard, K.R., Wypych, Alicja, Naibert, T.J., Athey, J.E., Willingham, A.L., and Lockett, A.C., 2021, Preliminary bedrock geologic map database, northeastern Richardson mining district, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2021-9, 4 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30676

RDF 2021-7

Herbst, A.M., and Daanen, R.P., 2021, High-resolution lidar data for Pilgrim Hot Springs, western Alaska, collected August 15, 2019: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2021-7, 6 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30659

RDF 2021-5

Wikstrom Jones, Katreen, Wolken, G.J., Daanen, R.P., and Herbst, A.M., 2021, Photogrammetry-derived orthoimagery and elevation data for Barry Arm landslide, Southcentral Alaska, June 27, 2020: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2021-5, 6 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30596

RDF 2021-6

Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Daanen, R.P., 2021, Lidar-derived elevation models for the Grewingk Glacier 1967 landslide scar, Alaska, collected June 3, 2019: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2021-6, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30599

MP 170

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

RDF 2021-8

Zippi, P.A., Gillis, R.J., Montayne, Simone, and Loveland, A.M., 2021, Palynological and thermal maturity analysis of outcrop samples from the Kenai, Seldovia, and Tyonek quadrangles, Cook Inlet region, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2021-8, 4 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30660

MP 169

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/10.14509/30584

AR 2020

DGGS Staff, 2021, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Annual Report 2020: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Annual Report 2020, 46 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30650

SR 75

Athey, J.E., Werdon, M.B., and Twelker, Evan, 2021, Alaska's mineral industry 2019: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Special Report 75, 69 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30658

RI 2021-1

Buzard, R.M., Overbeck, J.R., Chriest, Jonathan, Endres, K.L., and Plumb, E.W., 2021, Coastal flood impact assessments for Alaska communities: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2021-1, 16 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30573

PR 124

Reger, R.D., Hubbard, T.D., and Koehler, R.D., 2021, Surficial geology and geohazards in the Alaska Highway corridor, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 124, 149 p., 18 sheets, scale 1:63,360. https://doi.org/10.14509/29701

RDF 2021-3

Daanen, R.P., Wolken, G.J., Wikstrom Jones, Katreen, and Herbst, A.M., 2021, High resolution lidar-derived elevation data for Barry Arm landslide, Southcentral Alaska, June 26, 2020: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2021-3, 9 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30593

RDF 2021-4

Daanen, R.P., Herbst, A.M., Wikstrom Jones, Katreen, and Wolken, G.J., 2021, High-resolution lidar data for Haines, Southcentral Alaska, December 8-12, 2020: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2021-4, 8 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30595

RDF 2020-16

Wikstrom Jones, Katreen, Wolken, G.J., Daanen, R.P., and Herbst, A.M., 2021, Lidar-derived elevation data for Turnagain Pass, southcentral Alaska, September 2, 2018: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-16, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30567

RDF 2021-2

Salisbury, J.B., Daanen, R.P., and Herbst, A.M., 2021, Lidar-derived elevation models for Homer, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2021-2, 6 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30591

IC 91

Salisbury, J.B., Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., and West, M.E., 2021, Tsunami hazards: frequently asked questions: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 91, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30581

RDF 2021-1

Daanen, R.P., Wolken, G.J., Wikstrom Jones, Katreen, and Herbst, A.M., 2021, Lidar-derived elevation data for upper Barry Arm, Southcentral Alaska, June 26, 2020: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2021-1, 9 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30589

Werdon, M.B., 2021

Werdon, M.B., 2021, 2020 Alaska mining industry update (presentation): Association for Mineral Exploration Roundup, January 18, 2021: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 36 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30592

RDF 2020-14

Twelker, Evan, and O'Sullivan, P.B., 2021, U-Pb zircon data and ages for bedrock samples from the Richardson mining district, Big Delta Quadrangle, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-14, 17 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30555

RDF 2020-17

Wallace, K.L., Cameron, C.E., Waythomas, C.F., and Perreault, J.M., 2020, Major-oxide and trace-element geochemical data from the tephra collected on Veniaminof volcano, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-17, 5 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30578

RDF 2020-15

Herbst, A.M., and Daanen, R.P., 2020, High-resolution lidar data for Kotlik, Western Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-15, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30561

RDF 2020-7

Wikstrom Jones, Katreen, Wolken, G.J., Daanen, R.P., and Herbst, A.M., 2020, Lidar-derived elevation data for Kensington Mine, Southeast Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-7, 5 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30470

RDF 2020-13

Daanen, R.P., Wolken, G.J., and Herbst, A.M., 2020, Lidar-derived elevation data for Sitka, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-13, 11 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30531

IC 90

Knapp, S.P., Athey, J.E., and Nash, A.L., Jr., 2020, Mitigating radon levels at home: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 90, 18 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30474

RI 2020-10

Overbeck, J.R., Buzard, R.M., Turner, M.M., Miller, K.Y., and Glenn, R.J., 2020, Shoreline change at Alaska coastal communities: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2020-10, 29 p., 47 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30552

PIR 2020-4

Harun, N.T., and Wartes, M.A., 2020, Preliminary characterization of two coals from the upper Prince Creek Formation, Sagwon Bluffs, North Slope, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2020-4, 13 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30556

RI 2020-5

LePain, D.L., Stanley, R.G., and Helmold, K.P., 2020, Deepwater mass-transport complex in the Upper Jurassic Pomeroy Arkose Member, Naknek Formation, Chinitna Bay, Alaska: The depositional record of co-genetic slumps and debris flows in a slope to proximal basin floor setting: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2020-5, 31 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30464

RDF 2020-10

Emond, A.M., Jorgensen, Clark, Lockett, A.C., Daanen, R.P., Wolken, G.J., Wikstrom Jones, Katreen, and Montayne, Simone, 2020, Ground gravity measurements from Goldstream Valley, interior Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-10, 5 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30473

IC 89

Knapp, S.P., Athey, J.E., and Nash, A.L., Jr., 2020, Understanding your radon test results: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 89, 5 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30467

RI 2020-6

Twelker, Evan, Lande, L.L., Newberry, R.J., Wypych, Alicja, Sicard, K.R., and Freeman, L.K., 2020, Magmatic and structural framework of PGE and other mineralization in northwestern Wrangellia, central Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2020-6, 72 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30468

RI 2020-7

Twelker, Evan, Waldien, T.S., Newberry, R.J., Freeman, L.K., Sicard, K.R., Lande, L.L., Wypych, Alicja, Reioux, D.A., and Bachmann, E.N., 2020, Bedrock geologic map of the eastern Denali Highway area, Mount Hayes, Healy, and Talkeetna Mountains quadrangles, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2020-7, 1 sheet, scale 1:100,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/30469

PIR 2020-3

LePain, D.L., and Helmold, K.P., 2020, Facies architecture of a slope incision, Canning Formation, Ivishak River, Alaska: Implications for sediment bypass and deepwater reservoir potential: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2020-3, 1 sheet. https://doi.org/10.14509/30553

RDF 2020-11

Twelker, Evan, Benowitz, J.A., and Naibert, T.J., 2020, 40Ar/39Ar data from the Richardson mining district, Big Delta Quadrangle, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-11, 10 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30530

RDF 2020-9

Emond, A.M., and Daanen, R.P., 2020, Pilgrim Hot Springs CSAMT measurements, Seward Peninsula, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-9, 5 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30472

PIR 2020-2

Wypych, Alicja, Jones, J.V., III, and O'Sullivan, Paul, 2020, U-Pb Zircon ages from bedrock samples collected in the Tanacross D-1, and parts of the D-2, C-1, and C-2 quadrangles, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2020-2, 19 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30465

GPR 2020-16

Emond, A.M., and MPX Geophysics LTD, 2020, Shaw Creek and Shawnee Peak airborne magnetic and radiometric geophysical survey: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-16, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30551