Alaskan Geologic Field Notebooks; USGS, Anchorage
Entry ID: EARTH_CRUST_USGS_AK_NOTEBOOKS1

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Summary
Abstract: These notebooks are the original field records of geologic observations made
by USGS geologists working in Alaska. They contain field stations, sample
numbers, rock types and descriptions, terrain conditions and outcrop sketches.
Some also report topographic measurements, daily weather, and camp life. A few
personal diaries of the early explorers are preserved.

The notebooks may be viewed by written requests or appointment only. Access to
certain materials may be restricted for non-government employees. Microfilm
for these records is stored in Menlo Park, California. The data consists of
3,600 notebooks.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 72.0   S: 50.0   E: -140.0   W: -179.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Series Name: Alaska Technical Data Unit (ATDU)
Dataset Publisher: USGS
Online Resource: http://alaskaminerals.wr.usgs.gov/atdu/aktkdata.htm
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1891-01-01
Originating Center
Data Center
Western Mineral Resources - Alaska, Geologic Division, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://alaskaminerals.wr.usgs.gov/
Dataset ID: AK FIELD NOTEBOOKS

Data Center Personnel
Name: JILL L. SCHNEIDER
Phone: (907) 561-1181
Contact Address:
USGS Geology Division
4200 University Drive
City: Anchorage
Province or State: Alaska
Postal Code: 99508-4667
Country: USA
Personnel
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: (907) 561-1181
Contact Address:
USGS Geology Division
4200 University Drive
City: Anchorage
Province or State: Alaska
Postal Code: 99508-4667
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date: 2005-03-18

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