Geologic map of South Asia

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Craig J. Wandrey

Publication_Date: 199804

Title: Geologic map of South Asia (geo8)

Edition: 1

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map, computer image, database

Series_Information:

Series_Name: USGS Open-File Report

Issue_Identification: 97-470C

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Denver, Colorado, USA

Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Craig J. Wandrey

Originator: Ben E. Law

Publication_Date: 1998

Title:

Maps showing geology, oil and gas fields and geologic provinces of South Asia

Edition: 1.0

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name: USGS Open-File Report

Issue_Identification: 97-470C

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Denver, Colorado

Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: U.S. Geological Survey

Publication_Date: 1998

Title: World energy data on CD-ROM

Edition: 1.0

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name: USGS Open-File Report

Issue_Identification: 97-470

Online_Linkage: <http://energy.cr.usgs.gov/energy/WorldEnergy/WEnergy.html>

Description:

Abstract:

This data set is the digital geologic layer for map of South Asia. The data set includes arcs, polgons, polygon labels, and attributes for geology, faults, inferred faults, and rivers. The data set is compiled from numerous UNESCO geologic maps to assist in the assessment of oil and gas for the World Energy Project.

This Geology coverage was obtained by the Cornell University GIS Group from USGS Open-File report 97-470C.   This  coverage was edited by Cornell to conform with the Cornell GIS.   The information in this metadata file includes the original dataset metadata as well as information about edits performed by the Cornell GIS Group.
 

Purpose:

This data set provides one of the strategic tools to assist in the U.S. Geological Survey World Energy Project. This digital geologic base map with selected stratigraphic and structural features is created specifically for the oil and gas assessment of selected provinces of South Asia.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 199804

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: none planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: 59.47645213

East_Bounding_Coordinate: 104.50774325

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.6242906

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 1.07606322

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Theme_Keyword: geology

Theme_Keyword: geologic map

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Place_Keyword: South Asia

Place_Keyword: Indian Subcontinent

Place_Keyword: Afghanistan

Place_Keyword: Bangladesh

Place_Keyword: Bhutan

Place_Keyword: India

Place_Keyword: Nepal

Place_Keyword: Pakistan

Place_Keyword: Sri Lanka

Access_Constraints: none

Use_Constraints:

Polygons and line work for the geology (stratigraphy, faults, and geographic features are generalized from scanned images of UNESCO geologic maps of the world. These maps are paper at 1:5,000,000 and 1:10,000,000 scales. The maps are not intended to be used at a scale of larger than 1:5,000,000.

This map is preliminary and has not been reviewed for conformity with U.S. Geological Survey editorial standards or with the International Stratigraphic Guide.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Craig Wandrey

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geologist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address:

Mail Stop 939,
Box 25046
Denver Federal Center

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0046

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303)236-5341

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303)236-8822

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: cwandrey@usgs.gov

Hours_of_Service: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. U.S. Rocky Mountain Time Zone

Data_Set_Credit:

Geologic data - United Nations Commission for the Geological Map of the World.

Digital compilation - Craig J. Wandrey and Ben E. Law

Data references -

Abu, M., Bakr, M. S., and Jackson, Roy O., 1964, Rawalpindi, Geological map of Pakistan: Geological Survey of Pakistan, scale: 1:2,000,000.

Alam, M., Khurshid, Hasan, A.K.M., Shahidul, Khan, Mujibur Rahman, and Whitney, John W., 1990, Geological map of Bangladesh: Geological Survey of Bangladesh, scale: 1:1,000,000.

Bender, F., 1981, Geology of Burma: Technische Fachhochschule Berlin, scale: 1:2,000,000.

*Choubert, G. and Faure-Muret, A., 1976, Geological World Atlas, UNESCO, sheet 11, scale: 1:10,000,000.

Dasgupta, A. K., Ghose, A., and Chakraborty, K. K., 1993, Geological map of India: Hyderabad, Geological Survey of India, scale: 1:5,000,000.

Earth Sciences Research Division, 1977, Geological map of The Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma: Earth Sciences Research Division, Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma scale: 1:1,000,000.

Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc., 1992, ArcWorld 1:3M Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), Digital database, available from ESRI, Redlands, CA, scale: 1:3,000,000.

*JEBCO Seismic Ltd., compilers, 1984, Geological world atlas U.S.S.R. and surrounding areas: extract from the Geological World Atlas, sheets 10 through 13, Commission for the Geological Map of the World/UNESCO, scale: 1:10,000,000.

*Ghose, A., Chatterjee, D., and Bannerjee, J., 1990, Geological map of South and East Asia: Commission for Geological Map of the World, Subcommission for South and East Asia, UNESCO, scale: 1,5,000,000. Klett, T. R., Ahlbrandt, T. S., Schmoker, J. W., and Dolton, G. L., 1997 Ranking of the world's oil and gas provinces by known petroleum volumes: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 97-463, one CD-ROM.

Wirtz, D., Muhlfeld, R., Weippert, D., and Wittekindt, H., compilers, 1964, Geological map of Afghanistan Central and Southern Part: Hanover, Geological Survey of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Afghanistan Geological and Mineral Survey (Kabul), scale: 1,000,000.

Wittekindt, H., and Weippert, D., Compilers, 1973, Geological map of Central and Southern Afghanistan: Hanover, Geological Survey of the Federal Republic of Germany, scale: 1:500,000.

* Used with the permission of UNESCO

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

SunOS, 5.5.1, sun4d UNIX ARC/INFO version 7.0.4, ArcView 3.0

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

The data are derived and generalized from the Geological World Atlas, UNESCO, sheet 11, scale: 1:10,000,000 (Choubert, G. and Faure-Muret, A., 1976) and are no more accurate than that map. The attributes and contact data are reviewed by U. S. Geological Survey scientists only. Accuracy and source of attribute data are further described in the introduction on map.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Based on visual inspection and review with check plots and digital image examination gross errors are eliminated. Test conducted Jan. 1998

Completeness_Report:

Some attributes are combined and some polygons generalized because much of the detailed attribute data and polygons are not needed for this assessment project. The geologic coding scheme is based on the World Energy Project standard which incorporates geologic age, and general lithologic type. Some attribute errors may exist because of cartographic difficulties in original map and inconsistancies between source materials. Attributes and contacts are verified via visual editing and review.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Commission for Geological Map of the World

Publication_Date: 1976

Title: Geologic Atlas of the World

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name: none

Issue_Identification: Geologic Atlas of the World

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Paris, France

Publisher: UNESCO

Source_Scale_Denominator: 10000000

Type_of_Source_Media: paper

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1976

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: none

Source_Contribution:

Paper map sheet used as source for creation of the corresponding ARC/INFO geology cover.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Geologic contacts, faults, and rivers are traced from a paper 1:10,000,000 scale map on to mylar. The mylar is then scanned and loaded into ESRI's ArcInfo GIS system for cleaning and attributing. Topology is created. Attributes and contacts are verified via visual editing and review. Some attributes are combined and some polygons generalized.

Process_Date: 199804

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

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Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

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Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 3045

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 9945

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 3016

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area

Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:

Standard_Parallel: 10

Standard_Parallel: 40

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: 80

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 20

False_Easting: 0.00000

False_Northing: 0.00000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 1000

Ordinate_Resolution: 1000

Planar_Distance_Units: METERS

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: Unknown

Ellipsoid_Name: Clarke 1866

Semi-major_Axis: 6378206.4

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 294.98

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: Geology

Entity_Type_Definition:

This attribute identifies the geology of each polygon by straigraphic unit, age, and/or lithology.

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: UNESCO

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: GLG

Attribute_Definition:

The geology of each polygon by stratigraphic unit, age, or lithology.

Attribute_Definition_Source: UNESCO

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Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cambrian sedimentary and metamorphic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Undifferentiated igneous rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: H2O

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Other regions

Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water

Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Triassic and Jurassic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Jms

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Jurassic metamorphic and sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Middle Triassic - Lower Cretaceous sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Mesozoic intrusive and metamorphic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Neogene sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Osm

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Ordovician metamorphic and sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pg

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Paleogene sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pr

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Permian rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pz

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Undifferentiated Paleozoic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Paleozoic igneous rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lower Paleozoic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pzu

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Upper Paleozoic metmorphic and intrusive rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Q

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Quaternary sediments,

Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Quaternary sand and dunes,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: S

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Silurian rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SOc

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Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TKim

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Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TKs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cretaceous and Tertiary sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TKv

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cretaceous-Paleocene volcanics,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Ti

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tertiary igneous rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TrCs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Upper Carboniferious - Lower Triassic sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TrPr

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Permian and Triassic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Trms

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Triassic metamorphic and sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Ts

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tertiary sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Tv

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tertiary extrusive rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: pC

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: undivided Precambrian rocks,

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SYMBOL (Attribute not avaiable in the Cornell GIS version of this coverage)

Attribute_Definition:

Type of two-dimensional feature such as fault, geologic contact, or river.

Attribute_Definition_Source: UNESCO

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 10

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Geologic Province boundary

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 14

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Geologic Region boundary

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Contact

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Fault

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 25

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Inferred Fault

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 8

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: River

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water depth contours

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Symbol (The two SYMBOL attributes listed in this metadata file are not the same,  this  attribute  was added by the Cornell GIS group)

Attribute_Definition:

symbol number for plotting color

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cornell GIS

Attribute_Domain_Values: intergers 1-160

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: USGS Earth Science Information Center (ESIC)

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address

Address:

Building 810
Box 25286
Denver Federal Center

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0286

Country: United States of America

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303)202-4200

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303)202-4693

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: infoservices@usgs.gov

Hours_of_Service: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. U.S. Rocky Mountain Time Zone

Resource_Description: USGS Open-File Report 97-470C

Distribution_Liability:

The U.S. Geological Survey provides these geographic data "as is." The U.S. Geological Survey makes no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of information contained in the geographic data. The U.S. Geological Survey further makes no warranties, either express or implied as to any other matter whatsoever, including, without limitation, the condition of the product, or its fitness for any particular purpose. The burden for determining fitness for use lies entirely with the user. Although these data have been processed successfully on computers of the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the U.S. Geological Survey the use of these data on any other system, nor does the fact of distribution constitute or imply any such warranty. In no event shall the U.S. Geological Survey have any liability whatsoever for payment of any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or tort damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, any loss of profits arising out of use of or reliance on the geographic or geologic data or arising out of the delivery, installation, operation, or support by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: ARCE

Format_Version_Number: 7.0.4

File_Decompression_Technique:

ARC/INFO IMPORT command, ArcView Import utility (E00) Please refer to your ARC/INFO or ArcView documentation for further guidance.

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Offline_Option:

Offline_Media: CD-ROM

Recording_Format: ISO 9660 with Apple HFS extensions

Fees: $32

Technical_Prerequisites:

To use the coverage data use ARC/INFO version 7.0.4 or ArcView version 3.0 or greater. If you do not have either ARC/Info or ArcView other similar data sets are available in Adobe Systems Inc. Portable Document Format (TM) (PDF). However, you must first download and install the Adobe(R) Reader which is available at no charge from Adobe Systems, to view and print these data sets.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 19990902

Metadata_Review_Date: 19990902

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Craig Wandrey

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey Central Energy Resource Team

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address

Address:

MS 939
Box 25046
Denver Federal Center

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0046

Country: United States of America

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303)236-5750

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: cwandrey@usgs.gov

Metadata_Standard_Name: Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Cornell University GIS Group

           Contact_Information:

Contact_Person:

Contact_Person: Muawia Barazangi
Contact_Organization: Cornell University GIS Group

Contact_Position: Senior Scientist
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
Snee Hall, Department of Geosciences
Cornell University / INSTOC
City: Ithaca
State_or_Province: New York
Postal_Code: 14853
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 607.255.6411
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 607.254.4780
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: barazangi@geology.cornell.edu
Hours_of_Service: 8 a.m - 5 p.m. U.S. EST

Geologic map of South Asia

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Craig J. Wandrey

Publication_Date: 199804

Title: Geologic map of South Asia (geo8)

Edition: 1

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map, computer image, database

Series_Information:

Series_Name: USGS Open-File Report

Issue_Identification: 97-470C

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Denver, Colorado, USA

Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Craig J. Wandrey

Originator: Ben E. Law

Publication_Date: 1998

Title:

Maps showing geology, oil and gas fields and geologic provinces of South Asia

Edition: 1.0

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name: USGS Open-File Report

Issue_Identification: 97-470C

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Denver, Colorado

Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: U.S. Geological Survey

Publication_Date: 1998

Title: World energy data on CD-ROM

Edition: 1.0

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name: USGS Open-File Report

Issue_Identification: 97-470

Online_Linkage: <http://energy.cr.usgs.gov/energy/WorldEnergy/WEnergy.html>

Description:

Abstract:

This data set is the digital geologic layer for map of South Asia. The data set includes arcs, polgons, polygon labels, and attributes for geology, faults, inferred faults, and rivers. The data set is compiled from numerous UNESCO geologic maps to assist in the assessment of oil and gas for the World Energy Project.

This Geology coverage was obtained by the Cornell University GIS Group from USGS Open-File report 97-470C.   This  coverage was edited by Cornell to conform with the Cornell GIS.   The information in this metadata file includes the original dataset metadata as well as information about edits performed by the Cornell GIS Group.
 

Purpose:

This data set provides one of the strategic tools to assist in the U.S. Geological Survey World Energy Project. This digital geologic base map with selected stratigraphic and structural features is created specifically for the oil and gas assessment of selected provinces of South Asia.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 199804

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: none planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: 59.47645213

East_Bounding_Coordinate: 104.50774325

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.6242906

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 1.07606322

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Theme_Keyword: geology

Theme_Keyword: geologic map

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Place_Keyword: South Asia

Place_Keyword: Indian Subcontinent

Place_Keyword: Afghanistan

Place_Keyword: Bangladesh

Place_Keyword: Bhutan

Place_Keyword: India

Place_Keyword: Nepal

Place_Keyword: Pakistan

Place_Keyword: Sri Lanka

Access_Constraints: none

Use_Constraints:

Polygons and line work for the geology (stratigraphy, faults, and geographic features are generalized from scanned images of UNESCO geologic maps of the world. These maps are paper at 1:5,000,000 and 1:10,000,000 scales. The maps are not intended to be used at a scale of larger than 1:5,000,000.

This map is preliminary and has not been reviewed for conformity with U.S. Geological Survey editorial standards or with the International Stratigraphic Guide.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Craig Wandrey

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geologist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address:

Mail Stop 939,
Box 25046
Denver Federal Center

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0046

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303)236-5341

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303)236-8822

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: cwandrey@usgs.gov

Hours_of_Service: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. U.S. Rocky Mountain Time Zone

Data_Set_Credit:

Geologic data - United Nations Commission for the Geological Map of the World.

Digital compilation - Craig J. Wandrey and Ben E. Law

Data references -

Abu, M., Bakr, M. S., and Jackson, Roy O., 1964, Rawalpindi, Geological map of Pakistan: Geological Survey of Pakistan, scale: 1:2,000,000.

Alam, M., Khurshid, Hasan, A.K.M., Shahidul, Khan, Mujibur Rahman, and Whitney, John W., 1990, Geological map of Bangladesh: Geological Survey of Bangladesh, scale: 1:1,000,000.

Bender, F., 1981, Geology of Burma: Technische Fachhochschule Berlin, scale: 1:2,000,000.

*Choubert, G. and Faure-Muret, A., 1976, Geological World Atlas, UNESCO, sheet 11, scale: 1:10,000,000.

Dasgupta, A. K., Ghose, A., and Chakraborty, K. K., 1993, Geological map of India: Hyderabad, Geological Survey of India, scale: 1:5,000,000.

Earth Sciences Research Division, 1977, Geological map of The Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma: Earth Sciences Research Division, Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma scale: 1:1,000,000.

Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc., 1992, ArcWorld 1:3M Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), Digital database, available from ESRI, Redlands, CA, scale: 1:3,000,000.

*JEBCO Seismic Ltd., compilers, 1984, Geological world atlas U.S.S.R. and surrounding areas: extract from the Geological World Atlas, sheets 10 through 13, Commission for the Geological Map of the World/UNESCO, scale: 1:10,000,000.

*Ghose, A., Chatterjee, D., and Bannerjee, J., 1990, Geological map of South and East Asia: Commission for Geological Map of the World, Subcommission for South and East Asia, UNESCO, scale: 1,5,000,000. Klett, T. R., Ahlbrandt, T. S., Schmoker, J. W., and Dolton, G. L., 1997 Ranking of the world's oil and gas provinces by known petroleum volumes: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 97-463, one CD-ROM.

Wirtz, D., Muhlfeld, R., Weippert, D., and Wittekindt, H., compilers, 1964, Geological map of Afghanistan Central and Southern Part: Hanover, Geological Survey of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Afghanistan Geological and Mineral Survey (Kabul), scale: 1,000,000.

Wittekindt, H., and Weippert, D., Compilers, 1973, Geological map of Central and Southern Afghanistan: Hanover, Geological Survey of the Federal Republic of Germany, scale: 1:500,000.

* Used with the permission of UNESCO

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

SunOS, 5.5.1, sun4d UNIX ARC/INFO version 7.0.4, ArcView 3.0

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

The data are derived and generalized from the Geological World Atlas, UNESCO, sheet 11, scale: 1:10,000,000 (Choubert, G. and Faure-Muret, A., 1976) and are no more accurate than that map. The attributes and contact data are reviewed by U. S. Geological Survey scientists only. Accuracy and source of attribute data are further described in the introduction on map.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Based on visual inspection and review with check plots and digital image examination gross errors are eliminated. Test conducted Jan. 1998

Completeness_Report:

Some attributes are combined and some polygons generalized because much of the detailed attribute data and polygons are not needed for this assessment project. The geologic coding scheme is based on the World Energy Project standard which incorporates geologic age, and general lithologic type. Some attribute errors may exist because of cartographic difficulties in original map and inconsistancies between source materials. Attributes and contacts are verified via visual editing and review.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Commission for Geological Map of the World

Publication_Date: 1976

Title: Geologic Atlas of the World

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name: none

Issue_Identification: Geologic Atlas of the World

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Paris, France

Publisher: UNESCO

Source_Scale_Denominator: 10000000

Type_of_Source_Media: paper

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1976

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: none

Source_Contribution:

Paper map sheet used as source for creation of the corresponding ARC/INFO geology cover.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Geologic contacts, faults, and rivers are traced from a paper 1:10,000,000 scale map on to mylar. The mylar is then scanned and loaded into ESRI's ArcInfo GIS system for cleaning and attributing. Topology is created. Attributes and contacts are verified via visual editing and review. Some attributes are combined and some polygons generalized.

Process_Date: 199804

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 3045

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 9945

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 3016

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area

Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:

Standard_Parallel: 10

Standard_Parallel: 40

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: 80

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 20

False_Easting: 0.00000

False_Northing: 0.00000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 1000

Ordinate_Resolution: 1000

Planar_Distance_Units: METERS

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: Unknown

Ellipsoid_Name: Clarke 1866

Semi-major_Axis: 6378206.4

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 294.98

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: Geology

Entity_Type_Definition:

This attribute identifies the geology of each polygon by straigraphic unit, age, and/or lithology.

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: UNESCO

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: GLG

Attribute_Definition:

The geology of each polygon by stratigraphic unit, age, or lithology.

Attribute_Definition_Source: UNESCO

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Undifferentiated Carboniferious to Ordovician rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Cmsm

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cambrian sedimentary and metamorphic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Cs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Carboniferious sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: D

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Devonian rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Gry

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Undifferentiated igneous rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: H2O

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Other regions

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: I

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: JTr

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Triassic and Jurassic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Jms

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Jurassic metamorphic and sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: KJs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Undifferentiated Jurassic and Cretaceous sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: KTrs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Middle Triassic - Lower Cretaceous sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Ks

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cretaceous sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: MzPzi

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Paleozoic and Mesozoic metamorphic and intrusive rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Mzim

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Mesozoic intrusive and metamorphic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: N

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Neogene sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Osm

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Ordovician metamorphic and sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pg

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Paleogene sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pr

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Permian rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pz

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Undifferentiated Paleozoic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pzi

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Paleozoic igneous rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pzl

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lower Paleozoic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pzu

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Upper Paleozoic metmorphic and intrusive rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Q

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Quaternary sediments,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Quaternary sand and dunes,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: S

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Silurian rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SOc

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Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TKim

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Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TKs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cretaceous and Tertiary sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TKv

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cretaceous-Paleocene volcanics,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Ti

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tertiary igneous rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TrCs

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Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TrPr

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Permian and Triassic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Trms

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Triassic metamorphic and sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Ts

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tertiary sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Tv

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tertiary extrusive rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: pC

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: undivided Precambrian rocks,

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SYMBOL (Attribute not avaiable in the Cornell GIS version of this coverage)

Attribute_Definition:

Type of two-dimensional feature such as fault, geologic contact, or river.

Attribute_Definition_Source: UNESCO

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 10

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Geologic Province boundary

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 14

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Geologic Region boundary

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Contact

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Fault

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 25

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Inferred Fault

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 8

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: River

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water depth contours

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Symbol (The two SYMBOL attributes listed in this metadata file are not the same,  this  attribute  was added by the Cornell GIS group)

Attribute_Definition:

symbol number for plotting color

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cornell GIS

Attribute_Domain_Values: intergers 1-160

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: USGS Earth Science Information Center (ESIC)

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address

Address:

Building 810
Box 25286
Denver Federal Center

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0286

Country: United States of America

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303)202-4200

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303)202-4693

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: infoservices@usgs.gov

Hours_of_Service: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. U.S. Rocky Mountain Time Zone

Resource_Description: USGS Open-File Report 97-470C

Distribution_Liability:

The U.S. Geological Survey provides these geographic data "as is." The U.S. Geological Survey makes no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of information contained in the geographic data. The U.S. Geological Survey further makes no warranties, either express or implied as to any other matter whatsoever, including, without limitation, the condition of the product, or its fitness for any particular purpose. The burden for determining fitness for use lies entirely with the user. Although these data have been processed successfully on computers of the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the U.S. Geological Survey the use of these data on any other system, nor does the fact of distribution constitute or imply any such warranty. In no event shall the U.S. Geological Survey have any liability whatsoever for payment of any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or tort damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, any loss of profits arising out of use of or reliance on the geographic or geologic data or arising out of the delivery, installation, operation, or support by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: ARCE

Format_Version_Number: 7.0.4

File_Decompression_Technique:

ARC/INFO IMPORT command, ArcView Import utility (E00) Please refer to your ARC/INFO or ArcView documentation for further guidance.

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Offline_Option:

Offline_Media: CD-ROM

Recording_Format: ISO 9660 with Apple HFS extensions

Fees: $32

Technical_Prerequisites:

To use the coverage data use ARC/INFO version 7.0.4 or ArcView version 3.0 or greater. If you do not have either ARC/Info or ArcView other similar data sets are available in Adobe Systems Inc. Portable Document Format (TM) (PDF). However, you must first download and install the Adobe(R) Reader which is available at no charge from Adobe Systems, to view and print these data sets.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 19990902

Metadata_Review_Date: 19990902

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Craig Wandrey

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey Central Energy Resource Team

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address

Address:

MS 939
Box 25046
Denver Federal Center

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0046

Country: United States of America

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303)236-5750

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: cwandrey@usgs.gov

Metadata_Standard_Name: Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Cornell University GIS Group

           Contact_Information:

Contact_Person:

Contact_Person:
Contact_Organization: Cornell University GIS Group

Contact_Position: Senior Scientist
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
Snee Hall, Department of Geosciences

City: Ithaca
State_or_Province: New York
Postal_Code: 14853
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 607.255.6411
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 607.254.4780
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
Hours_of_Service: 8 a.m - 5 p.m. U.S. EST

Geologic map of South Asia

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Craig J. Wandrey

Publication_Date: 199804

Title: Geologic map of South Asia (geo8)

Edition: 1

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map, computer image, database

Series_Information:

Series_Name: USGS Open-File Report

Issue_Identification: 97-470C

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Denver, Colorado, USA

Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Craig J. Wandrey

Originator: Ben E. Law

Publication_Date: 1998

Title:

Maps showing geology, oil and gas fields and geologic provinces of South Asia

Edition: 1.0

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name: USGS Open-File Report

Issue_Identification: 97-470C

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Denver, Colorado

Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: U.S. Geological Survey

Publication_Date: 1998

Title: World energy data on CD-ROM

Edition: 1.0

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name: USGS Open-File Report

Issue_Identification: 97-470

Online_Linkage: <http://energy.cr.usgs.gov/energy/WorldEnergy/WEnergy.html>

Description:

Abstract:

This data set is the digital geologic layer for map of South Asia. The data set includes arcs, polgons, polygon labels, and attributes for geology, faults, inferred faults, and rivers. The data set is compiled from numerous UNESCO geologic maps to assist in the assessment of oil and gas for the World Energy Project.

This Geology coverage was obtained by the Cornell University GIS Group from USGS Open-File report 97-470C.   This  coverage was edited by Cornell to conform with the Cornell GIS.   The information in this metadata file includes the original dataset metadata as well as information about edits performed by the Cornell GIS Group.
 

Purpose:

This data set provides one of the strategic tools to assist in the U.S. Geological Survey World Energy Project. This digital geologic base map with selected stratigraphic and structural features is created specifically for the oil and gas assessment of selected provinces of South Asia.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 199804

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: none planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: 59.47645213

East_Bounding_Coordinate: 104.50774325

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.6242906

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 1.07606322

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Theme_Keyword: geology

Theme_Keyword: geologic map

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Place_Keyword: South Asia

Place_Keyword: Indian Subcontinent

Place_Keyword: Afghanistan

Place_Keyword: Bangladesh

Place_Keyword: Bhutan

Place_Keyword: India

Place_Keyword: Nepal

Place_Keyword: Pakistan

Place_Keyword: Sri Lanka

Access_Constraints: none

Use_Constraints:

Polygons and line work for the geology (stratigraphy, faults, and geographic features are generalized from scanned images of UNESCO geologic maps of the world. These maps are paper at 1:5,000,000 and 1:10,000,000 scales. The maps are not intended to be used at a scale of larger than 1:5,000,000.

This map is preliminary and has not been reviewed for conformity with U.S. Geological Survey editorial standards or with the International Stratigraphic Guide.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Craig Wandrey

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geologist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address:

Mail Stop 939,
Box 25046
Denver Federal Center

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0046

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303)236-5341

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303)236-8822

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: cwandrey@usgs.gov

Hours_of_Service: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. U.S. Rocky Mountain Time Zone

Data_Set_Credit:

Geologic data - United Nations Commission for the Geological Map of the World.

Digital compilation - Craig J. Wandrey and Ben E. Law

Data references -

Abu, M., Bakr, M. S., and Jackson, Roy O., 1964, Rawalpindi, Geological map of Pakistan: Geological Survey of Pakistan, scale: 1:2,000,000.

Alam, M., Khurshid, Hasan, A.K.M., Shahidul, Khan, Mujibur Rahman, and Whitney, John W., 1990, Geological map of Bangladesh: Geological Survey of Bangladesh, scale: 1:1,000,000.

Bender, F., 1981, Geology of Burma: Technische Fachhochschule Berlin, scale: 1:2,000,000.

*Choubert, G. and Faure-Muret, A., 1976, Geological World Atlas, UNESCO, sheet 11, scale: 1:10,000,000.

Dasgupta, A. K., Ghose, A., and Chakraborty, K. K., 1993, Geological map of India: Hyderabad, Geological Survey of India, scale: 1:5,000,000.

Earth Sciences Research Division, 1977, Geological map of The Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma: Earth Sciences Research Division, Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma scale: 1:1,000,000.

Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc., 1992, ArcWorld 1:3M Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), Digital database, available from ESRI, Redlands, CA, scale: 1:3,000,000.

*JEBCO Seismic Ltd., compilers, 1984, Geological world atlas U.S.S.R. and surrounding areas: extract from the Geological World Atlas, sheets 10 through 13, Commission for the Geological Map of the World/UNESCO, scale: 1:10,000,000.

*Ghose, A., Chatterjee, D., and Bannerjee, J., 1990, Geological map of South and East Asia: Commission for Geological Map of the World, Subcommission for South and East Asia, UNESCO, scale: 1,5,000,000. Klett, T. R., Ahlbrandt, T. S., Schmoker, J. W., and Dolton, G. L., 1997 Ranking of the world's oil and gas provinces by known petroleum volumes: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 97-463, one CD-ROM.

Wirtz, D., Muhlfeld, R., Weippert, D., and Wittekindt, H., compilers, 1964, Geological map of Afghanistan Central and Southern Part: Hanover, Geological Survey of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Afghanistan Geological and Mineral Survey (Kabul), scale: 1,000,000.

Wittekindt, H., and Weippert, D., Compilers, 1973, Geological map of Central and Southern Afghanistan: Hanover, Geological Survey of the Federal Republic of Germany, scale: 1:500,000.

* Used with the permission of UNESCO

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

SunOS, 5.5.1, sun4d UNIX ARC/INFO version 7.0.4, ArcView 3.0

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

The data are derived and generalized from the Geological World Atlas, UNESCO, sheet 11, scale: 1:10,000,000 (Choubert, G. and Faure-Muret, A., 1976) and are no more accurate than that map. The attributes and contact data are reviewed by U. S. Geological Survey scientists only. Accuracy and source of attribute data are further described in the introduction on map.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Based on visual inspection and review with check plots and digital image examination gross errors are eliminated. Test conducted Jan. 1998

Completeness_Report:

Some attributes are combined and some polygons generalized because much of the detailed attribute data and polygons are not needed for this assessment project. The geologic coding scheme is based on the World Energy Project standard which incorporates geologic age, and general lithologic type. Some attribute errors may exist because of cartographic difficulties in original map and inconsistancies between source materials. Attributes and contacts are verified via visual editing and review.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Commission for Geological Map of the World

Publication_Date: 1976

Title: Geologic Atlas of the World

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name: none

Issue_Identification: Geologic Atlas of the World

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Paris, France

Publisher: UNESCO

Source_Scale_Denominator: 10000000

Type_of_Source_Media: paper

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1976

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: none

Source_Contribution:

Paper map sheet used as source for creation of the corresponding ARC/INFO geology cover.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Geologic contacts, faults, and rivers are traced from a paper 1:10,000,000 scale map on to mylar. The mylar is then scanned and loaded into ESRI's ArcInfo GIS system for cleaning and attributing. Topology is created. Attributes and contacts are verified via visual editing and review. Some attributes are combined and some polygons generalized.

Process_Date: 199804

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 3045

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 9945

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 3016

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area

Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:

Standard_Parallel: 10

Standard_Parallel: 40

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: 80

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 20

False_Easting: 0.00000

False_Northing: 0.00000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 1000

Ordinate_Resolution: 1000

Planar_Distance_Units: METERS

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: Unknown

Ellipsoid_Name: Clarke 1866

Semi-major_Axis: 6378206.4

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 294.98

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: Geology

Entity_Type_Definition:

This attribute identifies the geology of each polygon by straigraphic unit, age, and/or lithology.

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: UNESCO

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: GLG

Attribute_Definition:

The geology of each polygon by stratigraphic unit, age, or lithology.

Attribute_Definition_Source: UNESCO

Attribute_Domain_Values:

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Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Cmsm

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cambrian sedimentary and metamorphic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Cs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Carboniferious sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: D

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Devonian rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Gry

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Undifferentiated igneous rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: H2O

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Other regions

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: I

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: JTr

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Triassic and Jurassic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Jms

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Jurassic metamorphic and sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: KJs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Undifferentiated Jurassic and Cretaceous sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: KTrs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Middle Triassic - Lower Cretaceous sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Ks

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cretaceous sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: MzPzi

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Paleozoic and Mesozoic metamorphic and intrusive rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Mzim

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Mesozoic intrusive and metamorphic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: N

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Neogene sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Osm

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Ordovician metamorphic and sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pg

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Paleogene sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pr

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Permian rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pz

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Undifferentiated Paleozoic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pzi

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Paleozoic igneous rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pzl

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lower Paleozoic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pzu

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Upper Paleozoic metmorphic and intrusive rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Q

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Quaternary sediments,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Quaternary sand and dunes,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: S

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Silurian rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SOc

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Ordovician and Silurian carbonates,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TKim

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cretaceous and Tertiary igneous and metamorphic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TKs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cretaceous and Tertiary sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TKv

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cretaceous-Paleocene volcanics,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Ti

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tertiary igneous rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TrCs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Upper Carboniferious - Lower Triassic sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TrPr

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Permian and Triassic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Trms

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Triassic metamorphic and sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Ts

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tertiary sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Tv

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tertiary extrusive rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: pC

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: undivided Precambrian rocks,

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SYMBOL (Attribute not avaiable in the Cornell GIS version of this coverage)

Attribute_Definition:

Type of two-dimensional feature such as fault, geologic contact, or river.

Attribute_Definition_Source: UNESCO

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 10

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Geologic Province boundary

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 14

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Geologic Region boundary

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Contact

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Fault

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 25

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Inferred Fault

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 8

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: River

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water depth contours

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Symbol (The two SYMBOL attributes listed in this metadata file are not the same,  this  attribute  was added by the Cornell GIS group)

Attribute_Definition:

symbol number for plotting color

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cornell GIS

Attribute_Domain_Values: intergers 1-160

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: USGS Earth Science Information Center (ESIC)

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address

Address:

Building 810
Box 25286
Denver Federal Center

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0286

Country: United States of America

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303)202-4200

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303)202-4693

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: infoservices@usgs.gov

Hours_of_Service: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. U.S. Rocky Mountain Time Zone

Resource_Description: USGS Open-File Report 97-470C

Distribution_Liability:

The U.S. Geological Survey provides these geographic data "as is." The U.S. Geological Survey makes no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of information contained in the geographic data. The U.S. Geological Survey further makes no warranties, either express or implied as to any other matter whatsoever, including, without limitation, the condition of the product, or its fitness for any particular purpose. The burden for determining fitness for use lies entirely with the user. Although these data have been processed successfully on computers of the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the U.S. Geological Survey the use of these data on any other system, nor does the fact of distribution constitute or imply any such warranty. In no event shall the U.S. Geological Survey have any liability whatsoever for payment of any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or tort damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, any loss of profits arising out of use of or reliance on the geographic or geologic data or arising out of the delivery, installation, operation, or support by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: ARCE

Format_Version_Number: 7.0.4

File_Decompression_Technique:

ARC/INFO IMPORT command, ArcView Import utility (E00) Please refer to your ARC/INFO or ArcView documentation for further guidance.

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Offline_Option:

Offline_Media: CD-ROM

Recording_Format: ISO 9660 with Apple HFS extensions

Fees: $32

Technical_Prerequisites:

To use the coverage data use ARC/INFO version 7.0.4 or ArcView version 3.0 or greater. If you do not have either ARC/Info or ArcView other similar data sets are available in Adobe Systems Inc. Portable Document Format (TM) (PDF). However, you must first download and install the Adobe(R) Reader which is available at no charge from Adobe Systems, to view and print these data sets.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 19990902

Metadata_Review_Date: 19990902

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Craig Wandrey

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey Central Energy Resource Team

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address

Address:

MS 939
Box 25046
Denver Federal Center

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0046

Country: United States of America

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303)236-5750

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: cwandrey@usgs.gov

Metadata_Standard_Name: Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Cornell University GIS Group

           Contact_Information:

Contact_Person:

Contact_Person: Muawia Barazangi
Contact_Organization: Cornell University GIS Group

Contact_Position:
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
Snee Hall, Department of Geosciences
Cornell University / INSTOC
City:
State_or_Province: New York
Postal_Code:
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 607.255.6411
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 607.254.4780
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: barazangi@geology.cornell.edu
Hours_of_Service: 8 a.m - 5 p.m. U.S. EST

Geologic map of South Asia

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Craig J. Wandrey

Publication_Date: 199804

Title: Geologic map of South Asia (geo8)

Edition: 1

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map, computer image, database

Series_Information:

Series_Name: USGS Open-File Report

Issue_Identification: 97-470C

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Denver, Colorado, USA

Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Craig J. Wandrey

Originator: Ben E. Law

Publication_Date: 1998

Title:

Maps showing geology, oil and gas fields and geologic provinces of South Asia

Edition: 1.0

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name: USGS Open-File Report

Issue_Identification: 97-470C

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Denver, Colorado

Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: U.S. Geological Survey

Publication_Date: 1998

Title: World energy data on CD-ROM

Edition: 1.0

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name: USGS Open-File Report

Issue_Identification: 97-470

Online_Linkage: <http://energy.cr.usgs.gov/energy/WorldEnergy/WEnergy.html>

Description:

Abstract:

This data set is the digital geologic layer for map of South Asia. The data set includes arcs, polgons, polygon labels, and attributes for geology, faults, inferred faults, and rivers. The data set is compiled from numerous UNESCO geologic maps to assist in the assessment of oil and gas for the World Energy Project.

This Geology coverage was obtained by the Cornell University GIS Group from USGS Open-File report 97-470C.   This  coverage was edited by Cornell to conform with the Cornell GIS.   The information in this metadata file includes the original dataset metadata as well as information about edits performed by the Cornell GIS Group.
 

Purpose:

This data set provides one of the strategic tools to assist in the U.S. Geological Survey World Energy Project. This digital geologic base map with selected stratigraphic and structural features is created specifically for the oil and gas assessment of selected provinces of South Asia.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 199804

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: none planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: 59.47645213

East_Bounding_Coordinate: 104.50774325

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.6242906

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 1.07606322

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Theme_Keyword: geology

Theme_Keyword: geologic map

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Place_Keyword: South Asia

Place_Keyword: Indian Subcontinent

Place_Keyword: Afghanistan

Place_Keyword: Bangladesh

Place_Keyword: Bhutan

Place_Keyword: India

Place_Keyword: Nepal

Place_Keyword: Pakistan

Place_Keyword: Sri Lanka

Access_Constraints: none

Use_Constraints:

Polygons and line work for the geology (stratigraphy, faults, and geographic features are generalized from scanned images of UNESCO geologic maps of the world. These maps are paper at 1:5,000,000 and 1:10,000,000 scales. The maps are not intended to be used at a scale of larger than 1:5,000,000.

This map is preliminary and has not been reviewed for conformity with U.S. Geological Survey editorial standards or with the International Stratigraphic Guide.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Craig Wandrey

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geologist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address:

Mail Stop 939,
Box 25046
Denver Federal Center

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0046

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303)236-5341

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303)236-8822

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: cwandrey@usgs.gov

Hours_of_Service: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. U.S. Rocky Mountain Time Zone

Data_Set_Credit:

Geologic data - United Nations Commission for the Geological Map of the World.

Digital compilation - Craig J. Wandrey and Ben E. Law

Data references -

Abu, M., Bakr, M. S., and Jackson, Roy O., 1964, Rawalpindi, Geological map of Pakistan: Geological Survey of Pakistan, scale: 1:2,000,000.

Alam, M., Khurshid, Hasan, A.K.M., Shahidul, Khan, Mujibur Rahman, and Whitney, John W., 1990, Geological map of Bangladesh: Geological Survey of Bangladesh, scale: 1:1,000,000.

Bender, F., 1981, Geology of Burma: Technische Fachhochschule Berlin, scale: 1:2,000,000.

*Choubert, G. and Faure-Muret, A., 1976, Geological World Atlas, UNESCO, sheet 11, scale: 1:10,000,000.

Dasgupta, A. K., Ghose, A., and Chakraborty, K. K., 1993, Geological map of India: Hyderabad, Geological Survey of India, scale: 1:5,000,000.

Earth Sciences Research Division, 1977, Geological map of The Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma: Earth Sciences Research Division, Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma scale: 1:1,000,000.

Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc., 1992, ArcWorld 1:3M Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), Digital database, available from ESRI, Redlands, CA, scale: 1:3,000,000.

*JEBCO Seismic Ltd., compilers, 1984, Geological world atlas U.S.S.R. and surrounding areas: extract from the Geological World Atlas, sheets 10 through 13, Commission for the Geological Map of the World/UNESCO, scale: 1:10,000,000.

*Ghose, A., Chatterjee, D., and Bannerjee, J., 1990, Geological map of South and East Asia: Commission for Geological Map of the World, Subcommission for South and East Asia, UNESCO, scale: 1,5,000,000. Klett, T. R., Ahlbrandt, T. S., Schmoker, J. W., and Dolton, G. L., 1997 Ranking of the world's oil and gas provinces by known petroleum volumes: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 97-463, one CD-ROM.

Wirtz, D., Muhlfeld, R., Weippert, D., and Wittekindt, H., compilers, 1964, Geological map of Afghanistan Central and Southern Part: Hanover, Geological Survey of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Afghanistan Geological and Mineral Survey (Kabul), scale: 1,000,000.

Wittekindt, H., and Weippert, D., Compilers, 1973, Geological map of Central and Southern Afghanistan: Hanover, Geological Survey of the Federal Republic of Germany, scale: 1:500,000.

* Used with the permission of UNESCO

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

SunOS, 5.5.1, sun4d UNIX ARC/INFO version 7.0.4, ArcView 3.0

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

The data are derived and generalized from the Geological World Atlas, UNESCO, sheet 11, scale: 1:10,000,000 (Choubert, G. and Faure-Muret, A., 1976) and are no more accurate than that map. The attributes and contact data are reviewed by U. S. Geological Survey scientists only. Accuracy and source of attribute data are further described in the introduction on map.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Based on visual inspection and review with check plots and digital image examination gross errors are eliminated. Test conducted Jan. 1998

Completeness_Report:

Some attributes are combined and some polygons generalized because much of the detailed attribute data and polygons are not needed for this assessment project. The geologic coding scheme is based on the World Energy Project standard which incorporates geologic age, and general lithologic type. Some attribute errors may exist because of cartographic difficulties in original map and inconsistancies between source materials. Attributes and contacts are verified via visual editing and review.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Commission for Geological Map of the World

Publication_Date: 1976

Title: Geologic Atlas of the World

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name: none

Issue_Identification: Geologic Atlas of the World

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Paris, France

Publisher: UNESCO

Source_Scale_Denominator: 10000000

Type_of_Source_Media: paper

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1976

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: none

Source_Contribution:

Paper map sheet used as source for creation of the corresponding ARC/INFO geology cover.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Geologic contacts, faults, and rivers are traced from a paper 1:10,000,000 scale map on to mylar. The mylar is then scanned and loaded into ESRI's ArcInfo GIS system for cleaning and attributing. Topology is created. Attributes and contacts are verified via visual editing and review. Some attributes are combined and some polygons generalized.

Process_Date: 199804

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 3045

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 9945

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 3016

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area

Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:

Standard_Parallel: 10

Standard_Parallel: 40

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: 80

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 20

False_Easting: 0.00000

False_Northing: 0.00000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 1000

Ordinate_Resolution: 1000

Planar_Distance_Units: METERS

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: Unknown

Ellipsoid_Name: Clarke 1866

Semi-major_Axis: 6378206.4

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 294.98

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: Geology

Entity_Type_Definition:

This attribute identifies the geology of each polygon by straigraphic unit, age, and/or lithology.

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: UNESCO

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: GLG

Attribute_Definition:

The geology of each polygon by stratigraphic unit, age, or lithology.

Attribute_Definition_Source: UNESCO

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: CO

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Undifferentiated Carboniferious to Ordovician rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Cmsm

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cambrian sedimentary and metamorphic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Cs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Carboniferious sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: D

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Devonian rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Gry

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Undifferentiated igneous rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: H2O

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Other regions

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: I

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: JTr

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Triassic and Jurassic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Jms

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Jurassic metamorphic and sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: KJs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Undifferentiated Jurassic and Cretaceous sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: KTrs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Middle Triassic - Lower Cretaceous sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Ks

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cretaceous sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: MzPzi

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Paleozoic and Mesozoic metamorphic and intrusive rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Mzim

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Mesozoic intrusive and metamorphic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: N

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Neogene sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Osm

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Ordovician metamorphic and sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pg

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Paleogene sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pr

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Permian rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pz

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Undifferentiated Paleozoic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pzi

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Paleozoic igneous rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pzl

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lower Paleozoic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pzu

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Upper Paleozoic metmorphic and intrusive rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Q

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Quaternary sediments,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Qs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Quaternary sand and dunes,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: S

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Silurian rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SOc

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Ordovician and Silurian carbonates,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TKim

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cretaceous and Tertiary igneous and metamorphic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TKs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cretaceous and Tertiary sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TKv

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cretaceous-Paleocene volcanics,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Ti

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tertiary igneous rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TrCs

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Upper Carboniferious - Lower Triassic sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TrPr

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Permian and Triassic rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Trms

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Triassic metamorphic and sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Ts

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tertiary sedimentary rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Tv

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tertiary extrusive rocks,

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: pC

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: undivided Precambrian rocks,

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SYMBOL (Attribute not avaiable in the Cornell GIS version of this coverage)

Attribute_Definition:

Type of two-dimensional feature such as fault, geologic contact, or river.

Attribute_Definition_Source: UNESCO

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 10

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Geologic Province boundary

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 14

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Geologic Region boundary

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Contact

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Fault

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 25

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Inferred Fault

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 8

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: River

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water depth contours

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Symbol (The two SYMBOL attributes listed in this metadata file are not the same,  this  attribute  was added by the Cornell GIS group)

Attribute_Definition:

symbol number for plotting color

Attribute_Definition_Source: Cornell GIS

Attribute_Domain_Values: intergers 1-160

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: USGS Earth Science Information Center (ESIC)

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address

Address:

Building 810
Box 25286
Denver Federal Center

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0286

Country: United States of America

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303)202-4200

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303)202-4693

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: infoservices@usgs.gov

Hours_of_Service: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. U.S. Rocky Mountain Time Zone

Resource_Description: USGS Open-File Report 97-470C

Distribution_Liability:

The U.S. Geological Survey provides these geographic data "as is." The U.S. Geological Survey makes no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of information contained in the geographic data. The U.S. Geological Survey further makes no warranties, either express or implied as to any other matter whatsoever, including, without limitation, the condition of the product, or its fitness for any particular purpose. The burden for determining fitness for use lies entirely with the user. Although these data have been processed successfully on computers of the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the U.S. Geological Survey the use of these data on any other system, nor does the fact of distribution constitute or imply any such warranty. In no event shall the U.S. Geological Survey have any liability whatsoever for payment of any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or tort damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, any loss of profits arising out of use of or reliance on the geographic or geologic data or arising out of the delivery, installation, operation, or support by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: ARCE

Format_Version_Number: 7.0.4

File_Decompression_Technique:

ARC/INFO IMPORT command, ArcView Import utility (E00) Please refer to your ARC/INFO or ArcView documentation for further guidance.

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Offline_Option:

Offline_Media: CD-ROM

Recording_Format: ISO 9660 with Apple HFS extensions

Fees: $32

Technical_Prerequisites:

To use the coverage data use ARC/INFO version 7.0.4 or ArcView version 3.0 or greater. If you do not have either ARC/Info or ArcView other similar data sets are available in Adobe Systems Inc. Portable Document Format (TM) (PDF). However, you must first download and install the Adobe(R) Reader which is available at no charge from Adobe Systems, to view and print these data sets.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 19990902

Metadata_Review_Date: 19990902

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Craig Wandrey

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey Central Energy Resource Team

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address

Address:

MS 939
Box 25046
Denver Federal Center

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0046

Country: United States of America

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303)236-5750

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: cwandrey@usgs.gov

Metadata_Standard_Name: Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Cornell University GIS Group

           Contact_Information:

Contact_Person:

Contact_Person:
Contact_Organization: Cornell University GIS Group

Contact_Position:
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
Snee Hall, Department of Geosciences

City:
State_or_Province: New York
Postal_Code:
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 607.255.6411
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 607.254.4780
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
Hours_of_Service: 8 a.m - 5 p.m. U.S. EST