Geochemical landscapes of the conterminous United States — New map presentations for 22 elements

Professional Paper 1648
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Abstract

Geochemical maps of the conterminous United States have been prepared for seven major elements (Al, Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Na, and Ti) and 15 trace elements (As, Ba, Cr, Cu, Hg, Li, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, Sr, V, Y, Zn, and Zr). The maps are based on an ultra low-density geochemical survey consisting of 1,323 samples of soils and other surficial materials collected from approximately 1960-1975. The data were published by Boerngen and Shacklette (1981) and black-and-white point-symbol geochemical maps were published by Shacklette and Boerngen (1984). The data have been reprocessed using weighted-median and Bootstrap procedures for interpolation and smoothing.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Geochemical landscapes of the conterminous United States — New map presentations for 22 elements
Series title Professional Paper
Series number 1648
DOI 10.3133/pp1648
Year Published 2001
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Denver, CO
Description 38 p.
Country United States
Other Geospatial Conterminous United States
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