New Publication Releases

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

MP 178

Szumigala, D.J., 2025, Alaska's mineral resources: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 178, 1 sheet, scale 1:4,000,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/31614

RDF 2025-11

Truskowski, C.M., Heizler, M.T., Naibert, T.J., Newberry, R.J., Twelker, Evan, and Szumigala, D.J., 2025, 40Ar/39Ar geochronology data from the Big Delta, Eagle, and Mount Hayes quadrangles, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2025-11, 21 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31534

GPR 2025-2

Petersen, E.I., Fusso, L.A., Emond, A.M., SkyTEM Canada Incorporated, and Aqua Geo Frameworks LLC, 2025, Kuskokwim airborne electromagnetic survey, northern Kaiyuh Mountains, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2025-2, 8 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31304

GPR 2025-4

Fusso, L.A., Petersen, E.I., Emond, A.M., and EON Geosciences Inc., 2025, Tofty airborne magnetic and radiometric survey, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2025-4, 3 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31494

IC 98

Wallace, K.L., Waythomas, C.F., Coombs, M.L., and Nastan, A.M., 2025, Mount Spurr Volcano: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 98, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31518

RDF 2025-6

Truskowski, C.M., Bull, K.F., Hamel, Cathy, and Montayne, Simone, 2025, Thin section analysis of samples from the Haines-Takshanuk Mountains-Chilkat Peninsula area STATEMAP project, Southeast Alaska, collected 2022 and 2023: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2025-6, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31517

RDF 2025-5

Moshrefzadeh, J.A., Buchanan, J.W., Naibert, T.J., Twelker, Evan, Newberry, R.J., Szumigala, D.J., Barrera, M.L., Norwood, L.P., Acosta, M.D., and Regan, S.P., 2025, Field station locations and magnetic susceptibility data collected in 2024 for the Chena and Steese projects, Yukon-Tanana Uplands, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2025-5, 5 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31476

RDF 2025-3

Crawford, N.E., Walser, S.L., Jose, Aleena Merin, Hubbard, T.D., Stokes, T.B., Wilson, S.Y., Gavel, M.M., and Montayne, Simone, 2025, 2019 Arctic strategic transportation and resources (ASTAR) project field station data and descriptions: Inigok airstrip and Teshekpuk Lake region, North Slope, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2025-3, 159 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31457

Hubbard, T.D. and Daanen, R.P., 2025

Hubbard, T.D., and Daanen, R.P., 2025, Debris flow hazard evaluation in Sitka, Alaska (poster): American Geophysical Union Conference, December 9-13, 2024: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 1 sheet. https://doi.org/10.14509/31474

RDF 2025-1

Layer, P.W., Drake, Jeffrey, Athey, J.E., and Naibert, T.J., 2025, 40Ar/39Ar data from the northern Fairbanks mining district, Circle Quadrangle, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2025-1, 8 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31472

AR 2024

DGGS Staff, 2025, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Annual Report 2024: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Annual Report 2024, 64 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31456

RDF 2024-2

Buchanan, J.W., Wypych, Alicja, Barrera, M.L., Biegel, J.M., Gavel, M.M., Harvey, D.A., Ketcham, R.A., Muller, I.P., Naibert, T.J., Newberry, R.J., Regan, S.P., Szumigala, D.J., Twelker, Evan, and Wildland, A.D., 2025, Geochemical data from samples collected in 2023 for the Chena and Mount Harper projects, Big Delta, Circle, Fairbanks, and Eagle quadrangles, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-2, 5 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31123

TM 1

Lubbers, Jordan, and Loewen, Matthew, 2025, Glass laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry analysis methods, precision, and accuracy data for tephra studies in Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Techniques and Methods 1, 20 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31471

PIR 2024-7

Nicolazzo, J.A., and Larsen, M.C., 2025, Mass movement potential at Blackerby land parcel, Juneau, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2024-7, 17 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:4,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/31275

RDF 2024-8

Zechmann, J.M., Larsen, M.C., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., 2025, Lidar-derived elevation data for Blackerby parcel, Juneau, Southeast Alaska, collected July 12, 2023: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-8, 8 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31161

RI 2024-8

Nicolazzo, J.A., and Larsen, M.C., 2025, Landslide hazard susceptibility mapping in Haines, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2024-8, 16 p., 3 sheets, scale 1:25,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/31309

Szumigala, D.J., 2025

Szumigala, D.J., 2025, Alaska mining industry overview - Rocking the Arctic (presentation): Association for Mineral Exploration Roundup 2025, Vancouver, BC, Canada, January 20-23, 2025: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 38 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31473

Nicolazzo, J.A. and Larsen, M.C., 2025

Nicolazzo, J.A., and Larsen, M.C., 2025, Landslide hazard susceptibility mapping for Haines, Alaska (poster): American Geophysical Union conference, December 9-13, 2024: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 1 sheet. https://doi.org/10.14509/31477

PIR 2024-6

Naibert, T.J., ed., 2024, Geologic investigation of the Western Tanacross and Taylor Mountain areas, Tanacross and Eagle quadrangles, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2024-6. https://doi.org/10.14509/31166

RDF 2024-33

Herriott, T.M., Crowley, J.L., LePain, D.L., Wartes, M.A., Harun, N.T., and Schmitz, M.D., 2024, Zircon geochronology of Torok and Nanushuk Formations sandstones at Slope Mountain and a Seabee Formation tephra deposit at Ninuluk Bluff, central North Slope, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-33, 22 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31152

RI 2024-7

Werdon, M.B., Newberry, R.J., Athey, J.E., Szumigala, D.J., Freeman, L.K., Burns, L.E., and Hicks, S.A., 2024, Bedrock geologic map of the Big Hurrah-Council-Bluff area, southern Seward Peninsula, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2024-7, 20 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:50,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/31308

RDF 2024-32

Naibert, T.J., Heizler, M.T., Twelker, Evan, Newberry, R.J., and Wypych, Alicja, 2024, 40Ar/39Ar geochronology data from the Ladue River-Mount Fairplay area, eastern Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-32, 16 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31454

RDF 2024-31

Zechmann, J.M., Larsen, M.C., and Wolken, G.J., 2024, Lidar-derived elevation data for Ketchikan, Southeast Alaska, collected August 29, 2024: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-31, 14 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31453

RI 2024-3

Salisbury, J.B., 2024, Landslide hazard susceptibility mapping in Homer, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2024-3, 21 p., 3 sheets, scale 1:13,500. https://doi.org/10.14509/31155

PIR 2024-8

Hubbard, T.D., and Wolken, G.J., 2024, Surficial-geologic map of the Kivalina area, northwest Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2024-8, 5 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:50,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/31300

PIR 2024-4

Bull, K.F., Stevens, D.S.P., Gillis, R.J., Wolken, G.J., and Balazs, M.S., 2024, Geology and geologic hazards in the Whittier area, Southcentral Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2024-4, 21 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:50,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/31426

GPR 2024-2

Emond, A.M., Fusso, L.A., and SkyTEM Canada Incorporated, 2024, Seward Peninsula airborne electromagnetic survey, Kigluaik, Bendeleben, and Darby mountains, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2024-2, 9 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31303

Szumigala, D.J. and Twelker, Evan, 2024

Szumigala, D.J., and Twelker, Evan, 2024, Antimony in Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31431

IC 65 v. 2

Larsen, M.C., Nicolazzo, J.A., Stevens, D.S.P., and Janssen, K.A., 2024, Landslides in Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 65 v. 2, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31302

RDF 2024-27

Nicolazzo, J.A., Darrow, M.M., and Walser, S.L., 2024, Soil index properties and radiocarbon ages of the Haines-Takshanuk Mountains-Chilkat Peninsula area STATEMAP project, Southeast Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-27, 24 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31415

RDF 2024-28

Nicolazzo, J.A., Darrow, M.M., Larsen, M.C., and Walser, S.L., 2024, Rock strength properties of the Haines-Takshanuk Mountains-Chilkat Peninsula area STATEMAP project, Southeast Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-28, 4 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31416

RDF 2024-30

Gillis, R.J., and O'Sullivan, P.B., 2024, Apatite fission-track ages for the Valdez Group and the Passage Canal and the Billings plutons from the Passage Canal area of Prince William Sound, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-30, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31428

RDF 2024-29

Gillis, R.J., O'Sullivan, P.B., and Donelick, R.A., 2024, Zircon U-Pb ages of the Valdez Group and the Passage Canal and Billings plutons from the Passage Canal area of Prince William Sound, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-29, 13 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31427

RDF 2024-17

Truskowski, C.M., Walser, S.L., Larsen, M.C., Nicolazzo, J.A., Gillis, R.J., Bull, K.F., Regan, S.P., Darrow, M.M., and Montayne, Simone, 2024, Field station locations and data for the geologic map of the Haines-Takshanuk Mountains-Chilkat Peninsula area STATEMAP project, southeast Alaska, collected in 2022 and 2023: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-17, 3 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31285

RDF 2024-18

Truskowski, C.M., Gillis, R.J., Bull, K.F., and Regan, S.P., 2024, Major-oxide and trace-element analyses for rock samples from the Haines-Takshanuk Mountains-Chilkat Peninsula area STATEMAP project, southeast Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-18, 4 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31286

Nicolazzo, J.A. and Larsen, M.C., 2024

Nicolazzo, J.A., and Larsen, M.C., 2024, Lidar interpretation in Haines, Alaska (poster): Haines Borough community meeting, September 4, 2024: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 1 sheet. https://doi.org/10.14509/31414

RI 2024-6

Stevens, D.S.P., 2024, Surficial-geologic map of the Big Hurrah-Council-Bluff area, southern Seward Peninsula, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2024-6, 9 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:50,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/31054

PIR 2024-1

Gillis, R.J., Trop, J.M., and Kuyl, Leo, 2024, Preliminary description and interpretation of the Doone Creek fault and associated structures: The potential offset and northeastward continuation of the Bruin Bay fault system in the south-central Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2024-1, 18 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31108

RDF 2024-24

Horen, K.C., Nieminski, N.M., Poisson, A.C., and Siemsen, Z.J., 2024, Photogrammetry-derived orthoimagery and elevation data for Tuntutuliak, Alaska, collected June 8, 2023: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-24, 6 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31292

RDF 2024-25

Horen, K.C., and Siemsen, Z.J., 2024, Photogrammetry-derived orthoimagery and elevation data for Tununak, Alaska, collected September 13, 2022: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-25, 6 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31293

RDF 2024-23

Horen, K.C., Brayton, C.E., Christian, J.E., Overbeck, J.R., Poisson, A.C., and Siemsen, Z.J., 2024, Photogrammetry-derived orthoimagery and elevation data for Stebbins, Alaska, collected July 10, 2022: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-23, 6 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31291

RDF 2024-22

Horen, K.C., Brayton, C.E., Christian, J.E., Overbeck, J.R., Poisson, A.C., and Siemsen, Z.J., 2024, Photogrammetry-derived orthoimagery and elevation data for Saint Michael, Alaska, collected July 8, 2022: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-22, 6 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31290

RDF 2024-21

Horen, K.C., Buzard, R.M., Overbeck, J.R., Poisson, A.C., and Siemsen, Z.J., 2024, Photogrammetry-derived orthoimagery and elevation data for Kwigillingok, Alaska, collected June 18-19, 2022: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-21, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31289

RDF 2024-19

Horen, K.C., and Nieminski, N.M., 2024, Photogrammetry-derived orthoimagery and elevation for Kivalina, Alaska, collected August 21 and 23, 2023: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-19, 6 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31287

RDF 2024-20

Horen, K.C., Nieminski, N.M., Poisson, A.C., and Siemsen, Z.J., 2024, Photogrammetry-derived orthoimagery and elevation data for Kongiganak, Alaska, collected June 7, 2023: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-20, 9 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31288

RDF 2024-26

Horen, K.C., Christian, J.E., Doiron, N.M., Poisson, A.C., and Siemsen, Z.J., 2024, Photogrammetry-derived orthoimagery and elevation data for Chefornak, Alaska, collected August 18, 2022: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-26, 6 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31294

RI 2024-1

Stevens, D.S.P., 2024, Late Pleistocene paleoecology of Dalton Gulch, Tofty mining district, central Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2024-1, 15 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31093

PIR 2023-1

Tannenbaum, T.G., Speeter, G.G., and Hubbard, T.D., 2024, Arctic Strategic Transportation and Resources (ASTAR) Project geophysical report: capacitively-coupled resistivity survey for Utqiagvik, Atqasuk, and Wainright road network, North Slope, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2023-1, 72 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30960

RDF 2024-7

Zechmann, J.M., Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Wolken, G.J., 2024, Lidar-derived elevation data for Portage, southcentral Alaska, collected October 15, 2020: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-7, 10 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31160

RDF 2024-11

Zechmann, J.M., Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Wolken, G.J., 2024, Lidar-derived elevation for Maynard Mountain, southcentral Alaska, collected July 29, 2022: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-11, 11 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31173

RDF 2024-12

Zechmann, J.M., Herbst, A.M., Buzard, R.M., Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Wolken, G.J., 2024, Lidar-derived elevation data for Napakiak, southwest Alaska, collected August 20, 2022: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-12, 9 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31258

RDF 2024-13

Zechmann, J.M., Daanen, R.P., Salisbury, J.B., and Wolken, G.J., 2024, Lidar-derived snow surface elevation data for Deadhorse, northern Alaska, collected May 10, 2022: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-13, 9 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31259

RDF 2024-15

Zechmann, J.M., Daanen, R.P., and Salisbury, J.B., 2024, Lidar-derived elevation data for Deadhorse, northern Alaska, collected July 16-18, 2021: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-15, 18 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31273

RI 2024-5

Horen, K.C., Poisson, A.C., Siemsen, Z.J., Christian, J.E., and Nieminski, N.M., 2024, Coastal flood impact assessment for Kipnuk, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2024-5, 45 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31280

GPR 2024-1

Emond, A.M., Fusso, L.A., and Geotech Ltd., 2024, Kuskokwim airborne magnetic and radiometric survey, Sischu Mountains: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2024-1, 4 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31094

SR 77

Szumigala, D.J., 2024, Alaska's mineral industry 2021: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Special Report 77, 97 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31272

RI 2024-4

Suleimani, E.N., Salisbury, J.B., and Nicolsky, D.J., 2024, Tsunami inundation maps of Anchor Point, Kenai, Ninilchik, and Tyonek in Cook Inlet, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2024-4, 54 p., 6 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/31260

Nieminski, N.M. and others, 2024

Nieminski, N.M., Horen, K.C., and Christian, J.E., 2024, Flood impact assessments to serve vulnerable Alaskan communities (presentation): Association of State Floodplain Managers Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 23-27, 2024: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 25 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31301

RDF 2024-16

Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Wolken, G.J., 2024, Lidar-derived elevation data for Thane Road, southeast Alaska, collected September 6, 2019: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-16, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31278

MP 176

Horen, K.C., 2024, Still water inundation modeling with hydrological connectivity: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 176, 35 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31154

MP 177

Horen, K.C., Poisson, A.C., Christian, J.E., and Nieminski, N.M., 2024, Methods for evaluating coastal flood impacts in Alaska communities: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 177, 13 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31279

MP 170 v. 2

Hendricks, M.D., Macpherson, A.E., Athey, J.E., Wyatt, W.C., Montayne, Simone, Buchanan, Wes, Rivera, P.G., and Steinleitner, A.M., 2024, AK GeMS data dictionary: A description of the Alaska geologic mapping schema: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 170 v. 2, 13 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31172

PIR 2024-3

LePain, D.L., and Kirkham, R.A., 2024, Measured stratigraphic section, upper Nanushuk Formation (Cenomanian), Ninuluk Bluff, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2024-3, 28 p., 1 sheet. https://doi.org/10.14509/31150

RDF 2024-14

Horen, K.C., Buzard, R.M., Overbeck, J.R., Poisson, A.C., and Siemsen, Z.J., 2024, Photogrammetry-derived orthoimagery and elevation data for Kipnuk, Alaska, collected June 21, 2022: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2024-14, 6 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31271