Headwaters Province - Idaho and Montana: Earth Science Studies in Support of Public Policy Development and Land Stewardship Completed
The Headwaters Province project provided geoscience data and interpretations to the Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMA) that were basic to sound policy and land-stewardship practices.
Overview
The Headwaters Province project provided geoscience data and interpretations to the Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMA) that were basic to sound policy and land-stewardship practices. U.S. Forest Service (USFS) National Forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Area Management Plans for the Headwaters Province were in revision, with completion dates from 1999-2003. USFS Regions 1 and 4 made National Priority Requests for the Mineral Resources Program (MRP) to provide interim products that help them meet their planning cycles. MRP provided geologic maps and topical studies to meet longer range goals of integrating geoscience into decision making. This project emphasized development of digital geoscience data, GIS analyses, and interpretations to ensure that geoscience data were available for GIS-based science integration and planning.
The interrelated goals of the project were designed at complimentary scales:
- Provide digital geoscience databases for the province, at scales appropriate now and in the future, and applicable to local and regional questions.
- Advance understanding of mineral resources in a geologic, economic, and environmental context.
- Establish geologic context for ecosystem structure and function.
- Use new understanding of processes and new GIS databases to develop GIS-based approach to forecast types and locations of near future mineral exploration and development.
Project Tasks
- GIS-Based Digital Geoscience Database Development
- Geologic, Economic, and Environmental Context of Province's Mineral Deposits
- Geologic Framework for Ecosystem Structure and Function
- Digital Geologic Map Integration and Analysis
- Assessment of Potential for Development
Return to Mineral Resources Program | Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center
Below are publications associated with this project.
Earth science studies in support of public policy development and land stewardship — Headwaters Province, Idaho and Montana
Mineral resource assessment of the Custer National Forest in the Pryor Mountains, Carbon County, south-central Montana
Map showing geologic terranes of the Hailey 1°x2° quadrangle and the western part of the Idaho Falls 1°x2° quadrangle, south-central Idaho
Stratigraphic setting of sediment-hosted mineral deposits in the eastern part of the Hailey 1° x 2° quadrangle and part of the southern part of the Challis 1° x 2° quadrangle, south-central Idaho
Geologic map of the Challis 1 degree x 2 degree Quadrangle, Idaho
Below are partners associated with this project.
- Overview
The Headwaters Province project provided geoscience data and interpretations to the Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMA) that were basic to sound policy and land-stewardship practices.
Overview
The Headwaters Province project provided geoscience data and interpretations to the Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMA) that were basic to sound policy and land-stewardship practices. U.S. Forest Service (USFS) National Forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Area Management Plans for the Headwaters Province were in revision, with completion dates from 1999-2003. USFS Regions 1 and 4 made National Priority Requests for the Mineral Resources Program (MRP) to provide interim products that help them meet their planning cycles. MRP provided geologic maps and topical studies to meet longer range goals of integrating geoscience into decision making. This project emphasized development of digital geoscience data, GIS analyses, and interpretations to ensure that geoscience data were available for GIS-based science integration and planning.
The interrelated goals of the project were designed at complimentary scales:
- Provide digital geoscience databases for the province, at scales appropriate now and in the future, and applicable to local and regional questions.
- Advance understanding of mineral resources in a geologic, economic, and environmental context.
- Establish geologic context for ecosystem structure and function.
- Use new understanding of processes and new GIS databases to develop GIS-based approach to forecast types and locations of near future mineral exploration and development.
Project Tasks
- GIS-Based Digital Geoscience Database Development
- Geologic, Economic, and Environmental Context of Province's Mineral Deposits
- Geologic Framework for Ecosystem Structure and Function
- Digital Geologic Map Integration and Analysis
- Assessment of Potential for Development
Return to Mineral Resources Program | Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center
- Publications
Below are publications associated with this project.
Earth science studies in support of public policy development and land stewardship — Headwaters Province, Idaho and Montana
The USGS Headwaters Province project in western Montana and northern and central Idaho was designed to provide geoscience data and interpretations to Federal Land Management Agencies and to respond to specific concerns of USDA Forest Service Regions 1 and 4. The project has emphasized development of digital geoscience data, GIS analyses, topical studies, and new geologic interpretations. Studies wAuthorsKaren LundFilter Total Items: 40Mineral resource assessment of the Custer National Forest in the Pryor Mountains, Carbon County, south-central Montana
No abstract available.AuthorsB. S. Van Gosen, A. B. Wilson, J. M. Hammarstrom, D. M. KulikMap showing geologic terranes of the Hailey 1°x2° quadrangle and the western part of the Idaho Falls 1°x2° quadrangle, south-central Idaho
The paper version of Map Showing Geologic Terranes of the Hailey 1x2 Quadrangle and the western part of the Idaho Falls 1x2 Quadrangle, south-central Idaho was compiled by Ron Worl and Kate Johnson in 1995. The plate was compiled on a 1:250,000 scale topographic base map. TechniGraphic System, Inc. of Fort Collins Colorado digitized this map under contract for N.Shock. G.Green edited and preparedAuthorsR. G. Worl, K. M. JohnsonStratigraphic setting of sediment-hosted mineral deposits in the eastern part of the Hailey 1° x 2° quadrangle and part of the southern part of the Challis 1° x 2° quadrangle, south-central Idaho
The paper version of the Geologic map of outcrop areas of sedimentary units in the eastern part of the Hailey 1x2 Quadrangle and part of the southern part of the Challis 1x2 Quadrangle, south-central Idaho was compiled by Paul Link and others in 1995. The plate was compiled on a 1:100,000 scale topographic base map. TechniGraphic System, Inc. of Fort Collins Colorado digitized this map under coAuthorsP. K. Link, J. B. Mahoney, D. J. Bruner, L. D. Batatian, Eric Wilson, F. J. C. WilliamsGeologic map of the Challis 1 degree x 2 degree Quadrangle, Idaho
No abstract available.AuthorsFrederick S. Fisher, D. H. McIntyre, Kathleen M. Johnson - Partners
Below are partners associated with this project.