Bedrock Geology GIS Map of the Burrville Quadrangle, Tennessee

A National Park Service Geologic Resources Inventory digital map adapted from a 1972 Tennessee Division of Geology source. The dataset includes GIS layers, geologic unit descriptions, and supporting files in multiple GIS formats. Users are cautioned that features have a locational accuracy within 12.2 meters based on the source map scale of 1:24,000.

Use Cases

• Conduct geologic unit analysis based on the included geologic unit descriptions and GIS layers.
• Perform spatial analysis of bedrock formations based on the geospatial data layers.
• Integrate geologic data into regional models based on the standardized GRI digital format.
• Verify field observations using the 1:24,000 scale map data.

Strengths

• Includes ancillary map information and graphics from the original source map.
• Available in multiple GIS formats including a file geodatabase and OGC geopackage.
• Provides user-friendly FAQ PDF version of the metadata.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Based on a source map from 1972; freshness should be verified.

Provenance

Source

National Park Service Geologic Resources Inventory, adapted from Tennessee Division of Geology map by Jewell (1972).

Collection Method

Digitized and compiled as part of the Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) program.

Time Range

Source map from 1972.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-04 00:55:22.691966; freshness should be verified

Geography

Burrville Quadrangle, Tennessee, within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.