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sets, which include 30 quadrangles, to check and standardize these new datasets for eventual
release to the public as digital publications, and for inclusion in the 1:24,000-scale GIS database.
Work began on developing the WVGES 1:24,000-scale GIS database of geologic maps into a new
State Geologic Map and internet-based interactive map application.
Two new publications in the State Park Bulletins booklet series were completed, Canaan Valley
Resort/Blackwater Falls, and Cacapon Resort/Lost River, each containing two 11” by 17” geologic
maps of the respective state parks, derived from the geologic maps completed under the Digital
GIS Map Products Project.
A graduate student thesis project involved digitizing, revising and expanding publication OF9408,
Bedrock and Surficial Geology Maps of the Blackwater Falls Quadrangle into 3 new digital surficial
geology maps of the quadrangle: Landform Units, Origin of Surficial Geology, and Surficial Materials.
These new maps have been made available to the public as paper and digital publications,
and have also been added to the WVGES 1:24,000-scale GIS database of geologic maps.
Completed maps and publications were entered into the U.S. Geological Survey National Geologic
Maps Database (NGMDb). This information is updated annually to keep our records current.
• Full-Color Map Compilation—This project produces full-color geologic map publications from
recent STATEMAP projects. Full-color maps of 20 quadrangles are currently available. Minor
revisions/corrections were made to a few published maps. A substantial revision of the Bedrock
Geology of Canaan Valley map began this fiscal year.
• Derivative Map Project—Geologic data and other information to develop derivative maps are
used to aid in the visualization of geologic hazards and other environmentally related aspects in
the areas where digital geologic map data are available from the Digital GIS Map Products Project.
• Digital Archiving Project—Legacy maps are scanned for preservation and for use with other
GIS datasets. Scanning of legacy 7.5-minute USGS Open-File Landslide and Related Feature maps
continued, and 236 of 383 quadrangles maps have been scanned. Index maps of scanning
progress were created and maintained. Scanning and processing of legacy WVGES Open-File
Geologic maps, cross sections, Volumes, Bulletins, Circulars, and other documents continued, and
75% of the Open File Geologic 1:24,000-scale maps stored in the archives were georeferenced for
use in GIS systems by staff and customers. File naming conventions were established and files in
archives named and organized.
• USGS Winchester 100K Map Project—This project provided QA/QC of the digitized GIS files for
28 West Virginia 7.5-minute geologic quadrangles submitted to USGS for inclusion in the Winchester
100K Map. Quality control was completed, and final batches of data for this project were
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