Digital Geologic-GIS Map of Mesa Verde National Park and Vicinity, Colorado

A digital geologic-GIS dataset for Mesa Verde National Park and vicinity, Colorado, composed of GIS data layers and tables. The data were completed as a component of the National Park Service's Geologic Resources Inventory program, adapted from source maps by Griffitts (1999). It is available in multiple GIS formats including a file geodatabase, OGC geopackage, and KMZ/KML for Google Earth.

Use Cases

• Conduct geologic unit analysis based on the provided GIS data layers.
• Perform spatial visualization and investigation using the included Google Earth KMZ/KML files.
• Integrate geologic data into QGIS or ArcGIS projects using the supported project and map files.
• Reference geologic unit descriptions and ancillary map information from the included PDF documents.

Strengths

• Data is available in multiple GIS formats (file geodatabase, geopackage, KMZ/KML) for broad software compatibility.
• Includes supporting documentation such as a readme file, ancillary map information PDF, and a user-friendly FAQ metadata PDF.
• Supported with specific project files for ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, and QGIS software environments.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

National Park Service, Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) program.

Collection Method

Adapted from National Park Service geologic maps and a map report by Griffitts (1999).

Time Range

Source map report dated 1999.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-04 00:52:47.017900; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mesa Verde National Park and Vicinity, Colorado.