Digital Geologic Map of Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

A GIS-based digital geologic map of Kenai Fjords National Park and its vicinity in Alaska, produced by the National Park Service Geologic Resources Inventory program. The dataset includes GIS data layers, ancillary tables, a map PDF, and metadata, built from source data provided by the U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Science Center. The data is projected in NAD83 Alaska Albers and conforms to the NPS GRI Geology-GIS Geodatabase Data Model v. 2.1.

Use Cases

• Analyzing regional geology and stratigraphy based on the provided geologic units and map layers.
• Conducting spatial analysis for resource management or conservation planning within the park's area of interest.
• Integrating geologic data with other environmental datasets using the standardized NPS GRI data model.
• Creating derivative maps or visualizations for educational or research purposes using the included ArcMap documents and PDF.

Strengths

• Includes multiple complementary components: GIS layers, tables, a detailed map PDF, and full FGDC metadata.
• Data is structured according to a standardized NPS GRI Geology-GIS Geodatabase Data Model (v. 2.1).
• Source data is cited as originating from the U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Science Center.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and dataset size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is packaged for use with ArcGIS 9.3, which may require conversion for modern GIS software.

Provenance

Source

National Park Service (NPS) Geologic Resources Division (GRD), using source data from the U.S. Geological Survey (Alaska Science Center).

Collection Method

Compiled and digitized as part of the Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) program.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-04 00:51:39.646852; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Kenai Fjords National Park and vicinity, Alaska, USA.