An Inventory of Three-Dimensional Geologic Models—U.S. Geological Survey, 2004–22

Data Report 1183
National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
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Abstract

A database of spatial footprints and characteristics of three-dimensional geological models that were constructed by the U.S. Geological Survey between 2004 and 2022 was compiled as part of ongoing development of subsurface geologic information by the USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program. This initial inventory resulted in the compilation of 38 three-dimensional geological models that vary widely in their spatial extent, the type and purpose of the model, the number of subsurface units characterized by the model, and the software platforms used to create the model. This Data Report provides the scientific rationale and explanation of the contents of a companion USGS digital data release of spatial data and attributes associated with each three-dimensional model.

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Sweetkind, D.S., and Zellman, K.L., 2023, An inventory of three-dimensional geologic models—U.S. Geological Survey, 2004–22: U.S. Geological Survey Data Report 1183, 13 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/dr1183.

ISSN: 2771-9448 (online)

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Table of Contents

  • Abstract
  • Introduction  
  • What is a 3D Geologic Model?
  • Methodology
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Summary
  • Acknowledgments
  • References Cited
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title An inventory of three-dimensional geologic models—U.S. Geological Survey, 2004–22
Series title Data Report
Series number 1183
DOI 10.3133/dr1183
Year Published 2023
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston VA
Contributing office(s) Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center
Description Report: iv, 13 p.; Data Release
Country United States
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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