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Added to the National Map: Web Services for the National Hydrography Dataset, National Elevation Dataset and National Land Cover Dataset

As one of the cornerstones of the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) National Geospatial Program, The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation. It has many uses ranging from recreation to scientific analysis to emergency response. The National Map is easily accessible for...
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Community for Data Integration (CDI)
Added to the National Map: Web Services for the National Hydrography Dataset, National Elevation Dataset and National Land Cover Dataset

Added to the National Map: Web Services for the National Hydrography Dataset, National Elevation Dataset and National Land Cover Dataset

As one of the cornerstones of the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) National Geospatial Program, The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation. It has many uses ranging from recreation to scientific analysis to emergency response. The National Map is easily accessible for display on
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Aggregated Oil and Natural Gas Drilling and Production History of the United States (ver. 1.1, April 2023) Aggregated Oil and Natural Gas Drilling and Production History of the United States (ver. 1.1, April 2023)

This data release provides several datasets that provide an overview of oil and gas well history and production of the United States, from 1817 to September 1, 2022. Well history data is aggregated into 1- and 10-mile squares indicating the total number of wells and counts of wells classified as oil, gas, dry, injection, hydraulically fractured, and/or horizontal wells. Well history is...
By
Central Energy Resources Science Center

USGS Earthmap Capacity Assessment Dataset USGS Earthmap Capacity Assessment Dataset

The U.S. Geological Survey provides a wide range of scientific information to an even wider group of stakeholders. Understanding what capacities are needed and if and or where these capacities exist across the USGS landscape is critical in moving science to the next level of use, implementation, and visualization. The concept behind the groups organized to conduct and interpret the...

Cumulative Production Per Township - SaMiRa Cumulative Production Per Township - SaMiRa

This dataset contains a selected township grid within the SaMiRa (see purpose for a description of the SaMiRa project) study area attributed with cumulative oil and gas production data obtained with permission from IHS Energy Global production data.
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Central Energy Resources Science Center

Exploration and Well Status, Quarter Miles Cells - SaMiRa Exploration and Well Status, Quarter Miles Cells - SaMiRa

Cell maps were created by the USGS as a method for illustrating the degree of exploration, type of production, and distribution of production in a given area; in this case, covering the SaMiRa project area of interest. Each cell represents a quarter-mile square of the land surface, and the cells are coded to represent whether the wells included within the cell are predominantly oil...
By
Central Energy Resources Science Center

U.S. Geological Survey data strategy 2023–33 U.S. Geological Survey data strategy 2023–33

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has long recognized the strategic importance and value of well-managed data assets as an integral component of scientific integrity and foundational to the advancement of scientific research, decision making, and public safety. The USGS investment in the science lifecycle, including collection of unbiased data assets, interpretation, peer review...
Authors
Vivian B. Hutchison, Thomas E. Burley, Kyle W. Blasch, Paul E. Exter, Gregory L. Gunther, Aaron J. Shipman, Courtney M. Kelley, Cheryl A. Morris
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Water Resources Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) Program, Science Synthesis, Analysis, and Research Program, Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center, Office of Administrative Services, Associate Chief Information Officer, Science Data Management

Capacity assessment for Earth Monitoring, Analysis, and Prediction (EarthMAP) and future integrated monitoring and predictive science at the U.S. Geological Survey Capacity assessment for Earth Monitoring, Analysis, and Prediction (EarthMAP) and future integrated monitoring and predictive science at the U.S. Geological Survey

Executive Summary Managers of our Nation’s resources face unprecedented challenges driven by the convergence of increasing, competing societal demands and a changing climate that affects the stability, vulnerability, and predictability of those resources. To help meet these challenges, the scientific community must take advantage of all available technologies, data, and integrative Earth...
Authors
Jennifer L. Keisman, Sky Bristol, David S. Brown, Allison K. Flickinger, Gregory L. Gunther, Peter S. Murdoch, MaryLynn Musgrove, John C. Nelson, Gregory D. Steyer, Kathryn A. Thomas, Ian R. Waite
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Science Synthesis, Analysis, and Research Program, Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) Program, Energy Resources Program, Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Water Science Center, Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center, Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center, Oregon Water Science Center, Southwest Biological Science Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

Paleozoic and mesozoic GIS data from the Geologic Atlas of the Rocky Mountain Region: Volume 1 Paleozoic and mesozoic GIS data from the Geologic Atlas of the Rocky Mountain Region: Volume 1

The Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists (RMAG) is, once again, publishing portions of the 1972 Geologic Atlas of the Rocky Mountain Region (Mallory, ed., 1972) as a geospatial map and data package. Georeferenced tiff (Geo TIFF) images of map figures from this atlas has served as the basis for these data products. Shapefiles and file geodatabase features have been generated and
By
Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

Digital data in support of studies and assessments of coal and petroleum resources in the Appalachian basin Digital data in support of studies and assessments of coal and petroleum resources in the Appalachian basin

The Appalachian basin is a mature basin containing abundant oil, gas, and coal resources. Its fossil-fuel-bearing strata range in age from Cambrian to Permian and extend over the States of New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. The basin has provided abundant fossil fuels to support the Nation’s economic growth for at...
Authors
Michael H. Trippi, Scott A. Kinney, Gregory L. Gunther, Robert T. Ryder, Leslie F. Ruppert
By
Energy Resources Program, Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center

USGS Interactive Map of the Colorado Front Range Infrastructure Resources USGS Interactive Map of the Colorado Front Range Infrastructure Resources

No abstract available.
Authors
Laura Biewick, Gregory L. Gunther, Stephen B. Roberts, James K. Otton, Troy Cook, Neil S. Fishman

Preliminary integrated geologic map databases for the United States: Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia Preliminary integrated geologic map databases for the United States: Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia

The growth in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has highlighted the need for regional and national digital geologic maps attributed with age and lithology information. Such maps can be conveniently used to generate derivative maps for purposes including mineral-resource assessment, metallogenic studies, tectonic studies, and environmental research. This Open-File Report is...
Authors
Connie L. Dicken, Suzanne W. Nicholson, John D. Horton, Scott A. Kinney, Gregory L. Gunther, Michael P. Foose, Julia A. L. Mueller
By
Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center

Gulf coast geology (GCG) online -- miocene of southern Louisiana Gulf coast geology (GCG) online -- miocene of southern Louisiana

No abstract available.
Authors
A. Curtis Huffman, Scott A. Kinney, Laura Biewick, Heather R. Mitchell, Gregory L. Gunther

Preliminary report on methodology for calculating coal resources of the Wyodak-Anderson coal zone, Powder River basin, Wyoming and Montana Preliminary report on methodology for calculating coal resources of the Wyodak-Anderson coal zone, Powder River basin, Wyoming and Montana

The National Coal Resource Assessment of the Wyodak-Anderson coal zone includes reports on the geology, stratigraphy, quality, and quantity of coal. The calculation of resources is only one aspect of the assessment. Without thorough documentation of the coal resource study and the methods used, the results of our study could be misinterpreted. The task of calculating coal resources...
Authors
Margaret S. Ellis, Gregory L. Gunther, Romeo M. Flores, Gary D. Stricker, Allan M. Ochs, John H. Schuenemeyer

Preliminary report on coal resources of the Wyodak-Anderson coal zone, Powder River Basin, Wyoming and Montana Preliminary report on coal resources of the Wyodak-Anderson coal zone, Powder River Basin, Wyoming and Montana

The National Coal Resource Assessment (NCRA) project by the U.S. Geological Survey is designed to assess US coal with the greatest potential for development in the next 20 to 30 years. Coal in the Wyodak-Anderson (WA) coal zone in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana is plentiful, clean, and compliant with EPA emissions standards. This coal is considered to be very desirable for
Authors
Margaret S. Ellis, Gregory L. Gunther, Romeo M. Flores, Allen M. Ochs, Gary D. Stricker, Steven B. Roberts, Thomas T. Taber, Lisa R. Bader, John H. Schuenemeyer

Science and Products

USGS science for a changing world logo

Added to the National Map: Web Services for the National Hydrography Dataset, National Elevation Dataset and National Land Cover Dataset

As one of the cornerstones of the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) National Geospatial Program, The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation. It has many uses ranging from recreation to scientific analysis to emergency response. The National Map is easily accessible for...
By
Community for Data Integration (CDI)
Added to the National Map: Web Services for the National Hydrography Dataset, National Elevation Dataset and National Land Cover Dataset

Added to the National Map: Web Services for the National Hydrography Dataset, National Elevation Dataset and National Land Cover Dataset

As one of the cornerstones of the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) National Geospatial Program, The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation. It has many uses ranging from recreation to scientific analysis to emergency response. The National Map is easily accessible for display on
Learn More

Aggregated Oil and Natural Gas Drilling and Production History of the United States (ver. 1.1, April 2023) Aggregated Oil and Natural Gas Drilling and Production History of the United States (ver. 1.1, April 2023)

This data release provides several datasets that provide an overview of oil and gas well history and production of the United States, from 1817 to September 1, 2022. Well history data is aggregated into 1- and 10-mile squares indicating the total number of wells and counts of wells classified as oil, gas, dry, injection, hydraulically fractured, and/or horizontal wells. Well history is...
By
Central Energy Resources Science Center

USGS Earthmap Capacity Assessment Dataset USGS Earthmap Capacity Assessment Dataset

The U.S. Geological Survey provides a wide range of scientific information to an even wider group of stakeholders. Understanding what capacities are needed and if and or where these capacities exist across the USGS landscape is critical in moving science to the next level of use, implementation, and visualization. The concept behind the groups organized to conduct and interpret the...

Cumulative Production Per Township - SaMiRa Cumulative Production Per Township - SaMiRa

This dataset contains a selected township grid within the SaMiRa (see purpose for a description of the SaMiRa project) study area attributed with cumulative oil and gas production data obtained with permission from IHS Energy Global production data.
By
Central Energy Resources Science Center

Exploration and Well Status, Quarter Miles Cells - SaMiRa Exploration and Well Status, Quarter Miles Cells - SaMiRa

Cell maps were created by the USGS as a method for illustrating the degree of exploration, type of production, and distribution of production in a given area; in this case, covering the SaMiRa project area of interest. Each cell represents a quarter-mile square of the land surface, and the cells are coded to represent whether the wells included within the cell are predominantly oil...
By
Central Energy Resources Science Center

U.S. Geological Survey data strategy 2023–33 U.S. Geological Survey data strategy 2023–33

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has long recognized the strategic importance and value of well-managed data assets as an integral component of scientific integrity and foundational to the advancement of scientific research, decision making, and public safety. The USGS investment in the science lifecycle, including collection of unbiased data assets, interpretation, peer review...
Authors
Vivian B. Hutchison, Thomas E. Burley, Kyle W. Blasch, Paul E. Exter, Gregory L. Gunther, Aaron J. Shipman, Courtney M. Kelley, Cheryl A. Morris
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) Program, Science Synthesis, Analysis, and Research Program, Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center, Office of Administrative Services, Associate Chief Information Officer, Science Data Management

Capacity assessment for Earth Monitoring, Analysis, and Prediction (EarthMAP) and future integrated monitoring and predictive science at the U.S. Geological Survey Capacity assessment for Earth Monitoring, Analysis, and Prediction (EarthMAP) and future integrated monitoring and predictive science at the U.S. Geological Survey

Executive Summary Managers of our Nation’s resources face unprecedented challenges driven by the convergence of increasing, competing societal demands and a changing climate that affects the stability, vulnerability, and predictability of those resources. To help meet these challenges, the scientific community must take advantage of all available technologies, data, and integrative Earth...
Authors
Jennifer L. Keisman, Sky Bristol, David S. Brown, Allison K. Flickinger, Gregory L. Gunther, Peter S. Murdoch, MaryLynn Musgrove, John C. Nelson, Gregory D. Steyer, Kathryn A. Thomas, Ian R. Waite
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Science Synthesis, Analysis, and Research Program, Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) Program, Energy Resources Program, Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Water Science Center, Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center, Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center, Oregon Water Science Center, Southwest Biological Science Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

Paleozoic and mesozoic GIS data from the Geologic Atlas of the Rocky Mountain Region: Volume 1 Paleozoic and mesozoic GIS data from the Geologic Atlas of the Rocky Mountain Region: Volume 1

The Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists (RMAG) is, once again, publishing portions of the 1972 Geologic Atlas of the Rocky Mountain Region (Mallory, ed., 1972) as a geospatial map and data package. Georeferenced tiff (Geo TIFF) images of map figures from this atlas has served as the basis for these data products. Shapefiles and file geodatabase features have been generated and
By
Energy Resources Program, Central Energy Resources Science Center

Digital data in support of studies and assessments of coal and petroleum resources in the Appalachian basin Digital data in support of studies and assessments of coal and petroleum resources in the Appalachian basin

The Appalachian basin is a mature basin containing abundant oil, gas, and coal resources. Its fossil-fuel-bearing strata range in age from Cambrian to Permian and extend over the States of New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. The basin has provided abundant fossil fuels to support the Nation’s economic growth for at...
Authors
Michael H. Trippi, Scott A. Kinney, Gregory L. Gunther, Robert T. Ryder, Leslie F. Ruppert
By
Energy Resources Program, Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center

USGS Interactive Map of the Colorado Front Range Infrastructure Resources USGS Interactive Map of the Colorado Front Range Infrastructure Resources

No abstract available.
Authors
Laura Biewick, Gregory L. Gunther, Stephen B. Roberts, James K. Otton, Troy Cook, Neil S. Fishman

Preliminary integrated geologic map databases for the United States: Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia Preliminary integrated geologic map databases for the United States: Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia

The growth in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has highlighted the need for regional and national digital geologic maps attributed with age and lithology information. Such maps can be conveniently used to generate derivative maps for purposes including mineral-resource assessment, metallogenic studies, tectonic studies, and environmental research. This Open-File Report is...
Authors
Connie L. Dicken, Suzanne W. Nicholson, John D. Horton, Scott A. Kinney, Gregory L. Gunther, Michael P. Foose, Julia A. L. Mueller
By
Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center

Gulf coast geology (GCG) online -- miocene of southern Louisiana Gulf coast geology (GCG) online -- miocene of southern Louisiana

No abstract available.
Authors
A. Curtis Huffman, Scott A. Kinney, Laura Biewick, Heather R. Mitchell, Gregory L. Gunther

Preliminary report on methodology for calculating coal resources of the Wyodak-Anderson coal zone, Powder River basin, Wyoming and Montana Preliminary report on methodology for calculating coal resources of the Wyodak-Anderson coal zone, Powder River basin, Wyoming and Montana

The National Coal Resource Assessment of the Wyodak-Anderson coal zone includes reports on the geology, stratigraphy, quality, and quantity of coal. The calculation of resources is only one aspect of the assessment. Without thorough documentation of the coal resource study and the methods used, the results of our study could be misinterpreted. The task of calculating coal resources...
Authors
Margaret S. Ellis, Gregory L. Gunther, Romeo M. Flores, Gary D. Stricker, Allan M. Ochs, John H. Schuenemeyer

Preliminary report on coal resources of the Wyodak-Anderson coal zone, Powder River Basin, Wyoming and Montana Preliminary report on coal resources of the Wyodak-Anderson coal zone, Powder River Basin, Wyoming and Montana

The National Coal Resource Assessment (NCRA) project by the U.S. Geological Survey is designed to assess US coal with the greatest potential for development in the next 20 to 30 years. Coal in the Wyodak-Anderson (WA) coal zone in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana is plentiful, clean, and compliant with EPA emissions standards. This coal is considered to be very desirable for
Authors
Margaret S. Ellis, Gregory L. Gunther, Romeo M. Flores, Allen M. Ochs, Gary D. Stricker, Steven B. Roberts, Thomas T. Taber, Lisa R. Bader, John H. Schuenemeyer
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