CRMO: Digital Geologic-GIS Map of Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho

A National Park Service Geologic Resources Inventory product, this digital map integrates GIS data layers and tables from U.S. Geological Survey and Idaho Geological Survey source maps. It is available in multiple GIS formats, including an ESRI file geodatabase, an OGC geopackage, and a KMZ file for Google Earth. The dataset includes ancillary PDF documents with geologic unit descriptions, metadata, and readme instructions for proper use.

Use Cases

• Visualizing volcanic features and geologic units based on the provided GIS data layers.
• Conducting spatial analysis of geologic structures like faults and contacts mentioned in the description.
• Integrating geologic map data with other environmental datasets for the Craters of the Moon region.
• Creating educational or interpretive materials using the user-friendly FAQ metadata and ancillary map graphics.

Strengths

• Data is provided in three major GIS formats (ESRI geodatabase, OGC geopackage, KMZ), increasing accessibility.
• Includes supporting project files for ArcGIS Pro and QGIS, facilitating immediate use.
• Ancillary PDF documents provide geologic unit descriptions and metadata, offering context beyond raw GIS data.

Limitations

• The KMZ/KML version for Google Earth is described as limited in data layers and access to ancillary table information.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and dataset size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

National Park Service Geologic Resources Division (GRD), adapted from U.S. Geological Survey and Idaho Geological Survey source maps.

Collection Method

Completed as a component of the Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) program.

Time Range

Source maps include work from 2018, but specific temporal coverage of the geologic data is not stated.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03 04 01:26:34.840114; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve and Vicinity, Idaho, USA.