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Geologic map of the Nepenthes Planum Region, Mars

Scientific Investigations Map 3389
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https://doi.org/10.3133/sim3389

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Abstract

This map product contains a map sheet at 1:1,506,000 scale that shows the geology of the Nepenthes Planum region of Mars, which is located between the cratered highlands that dominate the southern hemisphere and the less-cratered sedimentary plains that dominate the northern hemisphere.  The map region contains cone- and mound-shaped landforms as well as lobate materials that are morphologically similar to terrestrial igneous or mud vents and flows. This map is part of an informal series of small-scale (large-area) maps aimed at refining current understanding of the geologic units and structures that make up the highland-to-lowland transition zone. The map base consists of a controlled Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) daytime infrared image mosaic (100 meters per pixel resolution) supplemented by a Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA) digital elevation model (463 meters per pixel resolution). The map includes a Description of Map Units and a Correlation of Map Units that describes and correlates units identified across the entire map region. The geologic map was assembled using ArcGIS software by Environmental Systems Research Institute (http://www.esri.com). The ArcGIS project, geodatabase, base map, and all map components are included online as supplemental data.

Suggested Citation

Skinner, J.A., Jr., and Tanaka, K.L., 2018, Geologic map of the Nepenthes Planum Region, Mars: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map 3389, pamphlet 11 p., scale 1:1,506,000, https://doi.org/10.3133/sim3389.

ISSN: 2329-132X (online)

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Geography
  • Base Map and Data
  • Methodology
  • Unit Groups, Names, and Labels
  • Geomorphology
  • Age Determinations
  • Geologic Summary
  • References Cited
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Geologic map of the Nepenthes Planum Region, Mars
Series title Scientific Investigations Map
Series number 3389
DOI 10.3133/sim3389
Year Published 2018
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Astrogeology Science Center
Description Map: 45.60 x 38.82 inches; Pamphlet: i, 11 p.; Metadata, Spatial Data; Read Me
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N) Y
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