New Publication Releases

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

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., 45 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

RDF 2020-12

Naibert, T.J., Benowitz, J.A., Wypych, Alicja, Sicard, K.R., and Twelker, Evan, 2020, 40Ar/39Ar data from the Tanacross D-1 and parts of the D-2, C-1, and C-2 quadrangles, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-12, 35 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30466

GMC 469

Creighton, Dan, 2020, X-ray diffraction, x-ray fluorescence, pyrolysis, source rock analysis, 2D SEM images from cuttings for wells: Malguk 1, Merak 1, Pipeline State 1, West Kavik 1, and Wolfbutton 25-6-9: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geologic Materials Center Data Report 469, 1 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30533

GMC 470

Baker Hughes, and Advanced Hydrocarbon Stratigraphy, 2020, Geochemical analysis data (volatile analysis service) of cuttings for Fish Creek Test Well 1 and Square Lake Test Well 1 : Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geologic Materials Center Data Report 470, 1 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30536

GMC 468

Williams, T.S., Anderson, Kelsey, and Bhattacharya, Shuvajit, 2020, Core-based x-ray diffraction, x-ray fluorescence, and pyrolysis data for the Torok, Hue, and HRZ shale formations in the Colville Basin on the North Slope, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geologic Materials Center Data Report 468, 21 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30532

RDF 2020-8

LePain, D.L., Emond, A.M., and Edcon, Inc., 2020, Ground gravity geophysical survey of the Holitna basin area, Alaska, data compilation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-8, 5 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30461

GPR 2020-13

Burns, L.E., Emond, A.M., SIAL Geosciences, Inc., and On-line Exploration Services, Inc., 2020, Airborne magnetic geophysical survey of the Holitna basin area, Alaska, data compilation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-13, 11 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30459

GPR 2020-15

Burns, L.E., Graham, G.E., Emond, A.M., Stevens Exploration Management Corp., and Fugro Airborne Surveys, 2020, Alaska Highway corridor electromagnetic and magnetic airborne geophysical survey data compilation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-15, 17 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30462

RDF 2020-5

Daanen, R.P., Wolken, G.J., and Herbst, A.M., 2020, High-resolution lidar data from the west Susitna area, Southcentral, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-5, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30455

GPR 2020-14

Burns, L.E., Emond, A.M., Zonge Engineering Research Organization, Inc., and Aerodat Inc., 2020, Airborne magnetic geophysical survey of the lower Yukon Delta, Alaska, data compilation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-14, 9 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30460

PIR 2020-1

Newberry, R.J., 2020, The Mount Fairplay igneous complex: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2020-1, 32 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30463

Helmold, K.P., 2020

Helmold, K.P., 2020, Reservoir quality of Brookian sandstones, North Slope, Alaska (presentation): DGGS/DOG videoconference, Anchorage, Alaska, June 25, 2020: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 26 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30529

RI 2020-8

Twelker, Evan, Newberry, R.J., Wypych, Alicja, Sicard, K.R., and Naibert, T.J., 2020, Mineral occurrences in the Tok River area, eastern Alaska Range: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2020-8, 49 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30471

RDF 2020-4

Larsen, J.F., Neal, C.A., and Cameron, C.E., 2020, Major-oxide and trace-element geochemical data from rocks collected on Little Sitkin Island, from Little Sitkin Volcano, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-4, 4 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30440

GPR 2020-12

Burns, L.E., Emond, A.M., GEONEX Aero Service, and Sanders Geophysics Ltd., 2020, Airborne magnetic geophysical survey of the Bethel basin, Alaska, data compilation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-12, 8 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30458

Wyatt, W.C. and others, 2020

Wyatt, W.C., Hendricks, M.D., Athey, J.E., and Ekberg, P.G., 2020, Lessons from converting Alaska digital geologic maps to the USGS Geologic Map Schema (GeMS) (presentation): U.S. Geological Survey Digital Mapping Techniques Workshop Series DMT2020 (A Virtual Event), June 8-10, 2020: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 23 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30543

RDF 2020-6

Escarzaga, Stephen, Kinsman, N.E.M., and Overbeck, J.R., 2020, Photogrammetric digital surface models and mosaiced orthoimagery for Barter Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-6, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30456

RDF 2020-3

Holm-Denoma, C.S., Sicard, K.R., and Twelker, Evan, 2020, U-Pb geochronology of igneous and detrital zircon samples from the Tok River area, eastern Alaska Range, and Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-3, 20 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30439

GPR 2020-10

Burns, L.E., Graham, G.R.C., Barefoot, J.D., Fugro Airborne Surveys Corp., and Stevens Exploration Management Corp., 2020, Southern NPRA electromagnetic and magnetic airborne geophysical survey data compilation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-10, 13 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30441

GPR 2020-11

Burns, L.E., Graham, G.R.C., Barefoot, J.D., and WGM Mining and Geological Consultants, Inc., 2020, Stikine electromagnetic and magnetic airborne geophysical survey data compilation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-11, 15 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30457

IC 88

Salisbury, J.B., Strait, S.H., and Ruppert, Natalia, 2020, Earthquake early warning system for Alaska: fact sheet: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 88, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30454

GPR 2020-9

Burns, L.E., Graham, G.R.C., Barefoot, J.D., SIAL Geosciences, Inc., and On-line Exploration Services, Inc., 2020, Koyukuk electromagnetic and magnetic airborne geophysical survey data compilation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-9, 12 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30434

GPR 2020-8

Burns, L.E., Graham, G.R.C., Barefoot, J.D., American Copper & Nickel Company, Inc., Geoterrex-Dighem, and WGM, Inc., 2020, Hetta electromagnetic and magnetic airborne geophysical survey data compilation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-8, 16 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30433

GPR 2020-7

Burns, L.E., Graham, G.R.C., Barefoot, J.D., American Copper & Nickel Company, Inc., Geoterrex-Dighem, and WGM, Inc., 2020, Kasaan electromagnetic and magnetic airborne geophysical survey data compilation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-7, 16 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30432

GPR 2020-6

Burns, L.E., Graham, G.R.C., Barefoot, J.D., American Copper & Nickel Company, Inc., Geoterrex-Dighem, and WGM, Inc., 2020, Dolomi electromagnetic and magnetic airborne geophysical survey data compilation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-6, 14 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30431

GPR 2020-5

Burns, L.E., Graham, G.R.C., Barefoot, J.D., Geoterrex-Dighem, and WGM Mining and Geological Consultants, Inc., 2020, Ketchikan electromagnetic and magnetic airborne geophysical survey data compilation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-5, 19 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30430

RI 2020-4

Koehler, R.D., 2020, Assessment of potentially active faults in the northwestern Livengood Quadrangle, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2020-4, 35 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30435

RI 2020-1

Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., and Salisbury, J.B., 2020, Regional tsunami hazard assessment for communities of Bristol Bay and the Pribilof Islands, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2020-1, 32 p., 6 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30422

GMC 467

Ravn, R.L., 2020, Establishment of a type specimen collection at the Alaska State Geologic Material Center: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geologic Materials Center Data Report 467, 4 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30436

RDF 2020-2

Herriott, T.M., Wikstrom Jones, Katreen, Wolken, G.J., and Willingham, A.L., 2020, Photogrammetry-derived digital surface model and orthoimagery of the Usibelli Group type section, Suntrana Creek, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-2, 5 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30425

GPR 2020-4

Burns, L.E., Graham, G.R.C., Barefoot, J.D., Woods, Rebecca-Ellen, Dighem, McConnell, D.L., WGM, Inc., Stevens Exploration Management Corp., and Fugro Airborne Surveys Corp., 2020, Headwaters of the Little Chena River electromagnetic and magnetic airborne geophysical survey data compilation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-4, 12 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30418

GPR 2020-3

Burns, L.E., Graham, G.R.C., Barefoot, J.D., Woods, Rebecca-Ellen, Dighem, Pritchard, R.A., WGM, Inc., Stevens Exploration Management Corp., and Fugro Airborne Surveys Corp., 2020, Rampart-Manley electromagnetic and magnetic airborne geophysical survey data compilation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-3, 13 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30417

GMC 466

Pantaleone, Scott, and Bhattacharya, Shuvajit, 2020, Core-based reservoir and geomechanical properties of the Tyonek Formation, Hemlock Formation, Talkeetna Formation, and the Mesozoic igneous intrusive complex (basement) in the Cook Inlet basin, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geologic Materials Center Data Report 466, 9 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30428

GPR 2020-2

Burns, L.E., Graham, G.R.C., Barefoot, J.D., Woods, Rebecca-Ellen, Dighem, Pritchard, R.A., WGM, Inc., Stevens Exploration Management Corp., and Fugro Airborne Surveys Corp., 2020, Chulitna electromagnetic and magnetic airborne geophysical survey: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-2, 13 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30416

RI 2020-2

Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., Salisbury, J.B., and West, M.E., 2020, Regional tsunami hazard assessment for the communities of Kasaan, Klawock, Metlakatla, Pelican, Point Baker, and Port Protection in southeast Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2020-2, 3 p., 6 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30423