Thin section analysis of samples from the Haines-Takshanuk Mountains-Chilkat Peninsula area STATEMAP project, Southeast Alaska, collected 2022 and 2023

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What does this data set describe?

Title:
Thin section analysis of samples from the Haines-Takshanuk Mountains-Chilkat Peninsula area STATEMAP project, Southeast Alaska, collected 2022 and 2023
Abstract:
Thin section analysis of samples from the Haines-Takshanuk Mountains-Chilkat Peninsula area STATEMAP project, Southeast Alaska, collected 2022 and 2023, Raw Data File 2025-6, offers comprehensive petrographic descriptions of rock samples collected from various stations visited during fieldwork for the Haines-Takshanuk Mountains-Chilkat Peninsula area STATEMAP project near Haines, Alaska. The project area encompasses portions of the Skagway A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2, and B-3 15-minute quadrangles, covering approximately 300 square miles. The data tables provide observations on lithologic classification, texture, mineral crystal structure and development sequence, and mineral components. This work primarily aims to differentiate between igneous rocks, volcaniclastic metasedimentary rocks, and volcaniclastic metavolcanic rocks. These data and report are available from the DGGS website: http://doi.org/10.14509/31517. Images are archived in the Geologic Photos of Alaska database (Athey and others, 2017, https://maps.dggs.alaska.gov/photodb/#search=rdf2025-6).
Supplemental_Information:
data:    Table of identification numbers, coordinates, photomicrograph descriptions, and an accompanying data dictionary.
  1. How might this data set be cited?
    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: Raw Data File RDF 2025-6, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

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    Other_Citation_Details: 2 p.
  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?
    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -135.743526
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -135.057648
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 59.409172
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 58.841734
  3. What does it look like?
  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
    Beginning_Date: 2024
    Ending_Date: 2025
    Currentness_Reference:
    ground condition
  5. What is the general form of this data set?
    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: csv
  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 0.0000001. Longitudes are given to the nearest 0.0000001. 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?
    rdf2025_006_haines-petrography_data.csv, rdf2025_006_haines-petrography_data_dictionary.csv
    Table of identification numbers, coordinates, photomicrograph descriptions, and an accompanying data dictionary. (Source: DGGS)

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?
    This report was funded by the U.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program under STATEMAP award number G22AC00606, 2022, and the State of Alaska General Fund. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as necessarily representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. Government. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Geological Survey or by any branch or employee of the State of Alaska.
  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?

On December 2, 2020, a landslide triggered by an atmospheric river weather phenomenon at Beach Road in Haines, Alaska, claimed two lives. During the same rain event, numerous debris flows were recorded around town, especially along Lutak Spur Road (Nicolazzo and Larsen, 2025). The goal of the Haines-Takshanuk Mountains-Chilkat Peninsula area STATEMAP project was to construct a comprehensive 1:50,000-scale geologic map using modern analytical methods to assist land managers and residents in making informed decisions when planning future development and evaluating risks to infrastructure.

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: 2024 (process 1 of 1)
    Sample descriptions - We cut thin section billets for 55 rock samples for thin section analysis at the DGGS office. The cut samples were sent to Vancouver Petrographics Ltd. for final cutting, impregnation, and mounting. Vancouver Petrographics Ltd. retained 45 thin sections for further staining, photography, and analysis. The remaining thin sections were returned to DGGS in Fairbanks, photographed and analyzed in-house.
  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?
    Daanen, R.P., Herbst, A.M., Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Wolken, G.J., 2021, High-resolution lidar data for Haines, southcentral Alaska, December 8-12, 2020: Raw Data File RDF 2021-4, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

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    Other_Citation_Details: 8 p
    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: Raw Data File RDF 2024-27, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 24 p
    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: Raw Data File RDF 2024-28, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 4 p
    Nicolazzo, J.A., and Larsen, M.C., 2025, Landslide hazard susceptibility mapping in Haines, Alaska: Report of Investigation RI 2024-8, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 16 p., 3 sheets, scale 1:25,000
    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: Raw Data File RDF 2024-18, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 4 p
    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: Raw Data File RDF 2024-17, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 3 p
    Wolken, G.J., Wikstrom Jones, K.M., Whorton, E.N., Gould, A.I., and Hendricks, M.D., 2017, Photogrammetric data of the Haines Highway corridor: May 26, 2014: Raw Data File RDF 2017-6, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 20 p
    Zechmann, J.M., Daanen, R.P., Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Wolken, G.J., 2024, Lidar-derived elevation data for Haines, Southeast Alaska, collected October 2021 and October 2022: Raw Data File RDF 2023-18, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 16 p

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

  1. How well have the observations been checked?
    This publication is PRELIMINARY and meant to allow release of field observations and initial interpretations of geologic features. It has undergone limited technical review but does not necessarily conform to DGGS editorial standards. Interpretations contained in this publication are subject to change. Observations in the data tables include lithologic classification, texture, mineral crystal structure and development sequence, and mineral components. Mineral and component modal percentages apply only to the portion of the rock displayed in the thin section. Although the classifications and descriptions have been lightly edited for spelling and consistency, the descriptions are typically freeform text written to note key features and highlight uncertainties that may warrant subsequent investigation.
  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?
    Location data for field stations were collected using GPS-enabled tablets or smartphones running the Esri Field Maps app. Data were merged into an ArcGIS geodatabase. The devices have a reported error of 10-12 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 release 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? RDF 2025-6
  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-Mar-2025
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)
Metadata extensions used:

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