Geologic map of portions of the Livengood B-3, B-4, C-3, and C-4 quadrangles, Tolovana mining district, Alaska

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Title:
Geologic map of portions of the Livengood B-3, B-4, C-3, and C-4 quadrangles, Tolovana mining district, Alaska
Abstract:
Geologic map of portions of the Livengood B-3, B-4, C-3, and C-4 quadrangles, Tolovana mining district, Alaska, Report of Investigation 2016-5, presents a geologic map of portions of the Livengood B-3, B-4, C-3, and C-4 quadrangles. The Livengood area is a historically productive placer mining area approximately 80 road miles north of Fairbanks, Alaska. It has produced approximately 542,000 ounces of gold since 1914. The map area covers most of the 229-square-mile Livengood airborne magnetic and electromagnetic geophysical survey. DGGS staff conducted geologic mapping and field investigations in 2003 and 2010. Outcrop map data from the 1982 DGGS field projects were also incorporated in field planning and final geologic interpretation. The map and accompanying report synthesize DGGS and industry geologic data in a 1:50,000-scale comprehensive geologic map to build a better understanding of the geology and mineral-resource potential of the Livengood area. The complete report, geodatabase, and ESRI fonts and style files are available from the DGGS website: http://doi.org/10.14509/29665.
Supplemental_Information:
This geodatabase is organized according to the AK GeMS mapping schema 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. The distribution package includes ESRI fonts and style files, along with usage instructions. Further documentation of the symbology is provided by 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
  1. How might this data set be cited?
    Twelker, Evan, Athey, J.E., Newberry, R.J., Griesel, G.A., Szumigala, D.J., Freeman, L.K., Elliott, B.A., Werdon, M.B., and Stevens, D.S.P., 2016, Geologic map of portions of the Livengood B-3, B-4, C-3, and C-4 quadrangles, Tolovana mining district, Alaska: Report of Investigation RI 2016-5, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

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    Other_Citation_Details: 39 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:50,000
  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?
    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -149.016142
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -148.214073
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 65.630106
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 65.322677
  3. What does it look like?
  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?
    Beginning_Date: 1982
    Ending_Date: 2016
    Currentness_Reference:
    ground condition
  5. What is the general form of this data set?
    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: geodatabase
  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?
    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?
      This is a vector data set.
    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?
      Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
      Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
      UTM_Zone_Number: 6
      Transverse_Mercator:
      Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600
      Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -147
      Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0
      False_Easting: 500000.000000
      False_Northing: 0
      Planar coordinates are encoded using coordinate pair
      Abscissae (x-coordinates) are specified to the nearest .00000001
      Ordinates (y-coordinates) are specified to the nearest .00000001
      Planar coordinates are specified in Meters
      The horizontal datum used is NAD27.
      The ellipsoid used is Clarke 1866.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378206.4.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/294.9786982.
  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?
    livengood_geologic_2016_ak_gems_db_pkg
    Geodatabase, layer files, style files, and fonts (Source: DGGS)
    livengood_geologic_2016_gems_db_pkg
    Geodatabase, layer files, style files, and fonts (Source: DGGS)
    livengood_geologic_2016_gems_shapefile_pkg
    Shapefiles and open data files (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 project is part of the Alaska Airborne Geophysical/Geological Mineral Inventory Program funded by the Alaska State Legislature and managed by State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS). Partial funding for the 2003 geologic mapping was also provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, under STATEMAP award number 03HQAG0055. 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. The following people are recognized for their various contributions to this map: C.C. Puchner, M.R. Hayes, and R.E. Meyers of International Tower Hill Mines, Ltd. (data, interpretations, access to drill core, and geological discussions); C.J. Freeman and Avalon Development Corp. (data and geologic discussions); D.C. Bradley and J.V. Jones of U.S. Geological Survey and P.B. O'Sullivan and R.A. Donelick of Apatite to Zircon Inc. (detrital zircon geochronology); J.N. Christensen of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (attempted Sm-Nd geochronology of the Amy Creek metabasite); F.R. Weber, R.B. Blodgett, J.A. Dumoulin (geologic discussions); R.J. Newberry (gold microprobe study); W.R. Bolton (hydrogeologic discussions); J.G. Clough and R.R. Reifenstuhl (sedimentary rock discussions); P.E. Gallagher, S.A. Hicks, L.A. Staft, C.L. Browne, A. Africa, and T.B. Fristoe (student interns/field assistants); S.M. Karl and T.D. Hubbard (technical reviewers); P.E. Gallagher (cartographic and GIS advice); J.Y. Foley (donated gold sample); Alaska Placer Development, Inc., and Placer Dome Exploration (unpublished company data). The geologic map database was converted to GeMS, quality controlled, and then finalized by DGGS staff Chris Wyatt and Mike Hendricks. Geologic map conversion to the GeMS standard was funded by the USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program under StateMap award number G20AC00367, 2020, 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.
  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 bedrock, mineral, and surficial geologic interpretations and investigation of the Tolovana and Rampart mining districts near Livengood, Alaska, were implemented as part of an ongoing DGGS program to provide geologic mapping and supporting geochemical, petrologic, and geochronologic data to foster a better understanding of Alaska's geology and mineral potential.

How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?
    Albanese, M.D., 1983 (source 1 of 9)
    Albanese, M.D., 1983, Bedrock geologic map of the Livengood B-4 Quadrangle, east-central Alaska: Report of Investigation RI 83-3, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

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    Other_Citation_Details: 1 sheet, scale 1:40,000
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 40000
    Source_Contribution: Geologic mapping
    Athey, J.E. and Craw, P.A., 2004 (source 2 of 9)
    Athey, J.E., and Craw, P.A., 2004, Geologic maps of the Livengood SW C-3 and SE C-4 quadrangles, Tolovana mining district, Alaska: Preliminary Interpretive Report PIR 2004-3, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 24 p
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution: Geologic mapping
    Bundtzen, T.K., 1983 (source 3 of 9)
    Bundtzen, T.K., 1983, Bedrock geologic outcrop map of the Livengood B-3 Quadrangle, Alaska: Report of Investigation RI 83-6, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

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    Other_Citation_Details: 1 sheet, scale 1:40,000
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 40000
    Source_Contribution: Geologic mapping
    Burns, L.E. and others, 2015 (source 4 of 9)
    Burns, L.E., Geoterrex-Dighem, Stevens Exploration Management Corp., Emond, A.M., and Graham, G.R.C., 2015, Livengood mining district electromagnetic and magnetic airborne geophysical survey data compilation: Geophysical Report GPR 2015-5, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 11 p
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution: Geologic mapping
    Ekberg, P.G. and others, 2021 (source 5 of 9)
    Ekberg, P.G., Hendricks, M.D., and Athey, J.E., 2021, AK GeMS symbology: A description of the AK GeMS style file: Miscellaneous Publication MP 169, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 7 p
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution: GIS analysis and digital cartography
    Hendricks, M.D. and others, 2021 (source 6 of 9)
    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: Miscellaneous Publication MP 170, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 10 p
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution: GIS analysis and digital cartography
    Robinson, M.S., 1983 (source 7 of 9)
    Robinson, M.S., 1983, Bedrock geologic map of the Livengood C-4 Quadrangle, east-central Alaska: Report of Investigation RI 83-4, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 1 sheet, scale 1:40,000
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 40000
    Source_Contribution: Geologic mapping
    Smith, T.E., 1983 (source 8 of 9)
    Smith, T.E., 1983, Bedrock geologic map of the Livengood C-3 Quadrangle, east-central Alaska: Report of Investigation RI 83-5, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 1 sheet, scale 1:40,000
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Scale_Denominator: 40000
    Source_Contribution: Geologic mapping
    U.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, 2020 (source 9 of 9)
    U.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, 2020, GeMS (Geologic Map Schema) - A standard format for the digital publication of geologic maps: Techniques and Methods TM 11-B10, U.S. Geological Survey, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 1 p
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution: GIS analysis and digital cartography
  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?
    Date: 2010 (process 1 of 2)
    Geologic mapping - This geologic map and report draw on work completed by DGGS in 1982, 2003, and 2010, as well as work by ITH. DGGS mapping in 2003 focused on the Livengood southeast C-4 and southwest C-3 quadrangles and was published as PIR 2004-3 and RI 2013-2. The 2003 project included approximately 90 person-days of fieldwork. The 2010 DGGS program consisted of approximately 100 person-days of bedrock geologic mapping fieldwork in the north half of the Livengood B-4 and the northwest B-3 quadrangles. The 2003 and 2010 programs combine for 2,444 handheld-GPS-located geologic mapping stations. The map also incorporates outcrop map data from the 1982 DGGS field projects. Mapping was supplemented with geochemistry, airborne geophysical survey data, radiometric and fossil dates, and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The conceptual framework for the geology incorporates key ideas from preexisting literature with new data and interpretations developed from field mapping and analytical findings. The accompanying map or report provides a comprehensive bibliographic reference list of prior work used to identify and delineate rock units and structural elements. Data sources used in this process:
    • Albanese, M.D., 1983
    • Athey, J.E. and Craw, P.A., 2004
    • Bundtzen, T.K., 1983
    • Burns, L.E. and others, 2015
    • Robinson, M.S., 1983
    • Smith, T.E., 1983
    Date: 2022 (process 2 of 2)
    GIS analysis and digital cartography - This data distribution package's geologic and geographic features were organized and attributed according to the AK GeMS geologic mapping schema. The data were programmatically transformed to provide download options in three formats: (1) an AK GeMS data package that includes the complete AK GeMS database and associated files, (2) a GeMS data package that is a conversion of the AK GeMS database into the base GeMS standard published by the USGS, and (3) a shapefile data package that includes two simple shapefile representations of the data. Data sources used in this process:
    • Ekberg, P.G. and others, 2021
    • Hendricks, M.D. and others, 2021
    • U.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, 2020
  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?
    Reger, R.D., and Burns, P.A.C., 2013, Surficial-geologic map of the Livengood area, central Alaska: Report of Investigation RI 2013-2, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: 1 sheet, scale 1:50,000

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

  1. How well have the observations been checked?
    Attribute fields within each feature class are populated using the map symbology and corresponding applicable values from the GeMS and AK GeMS specifications. When known, certainty in attribute interpretation is indicated in the relevant fields. Attribute accuracy varies throughout the map and is scale-dependent.
  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?
    Certainty in feature boundaries or location varies throughout the map. Data fields within each feature class and the accompanying orientation and location confidence lookup tables record the authors' degree of confidence in the location of applicable features.
  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?
  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?
    This publication is part of a DGGS Report of Investigations (RI). An RI is the completed product of original research and analysis, and RIs use professional cartography and undergo rigorous peer review, editing, and revision.
  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?
    All polygon features were topologically validated according to the AK GeMS geologic mapping schema specifications.

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? RI 2016-5
  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: 12-Aug-2022
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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