Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Samuel Y. Johnson
Originator: Stephen R. Hartwell
Originator: Janet T. Watt
Originator: Jeffrey W. Beeson
Originator: Peter Dartnell
Originator: Susan A. Cochran
Publication_Date: 2019
Title: Sediment Thickness—Point Sur to Point Arguello, California
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: GeoTIFF
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Data Series
Issue_Identification: DS 781
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/P97CZ0T7
Online_Linkage:
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Nadine E. Golden
Publication_Date: 2013
Title: California State Waters Map Series Data Catalog
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: database
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Data Series
Issue_Identification: DS 781
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Online_Linkage: http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/781/
Online_Linkage:
Description:
Abstract:
This part of DS 781 presents data for the sediment-thickness map of the Point Sur to Point Arguello, California, region. The raster data file is included in the “SedimentThickness_PointSurToPointArguello.zip,” which is accessible from
https://doi.org/10.5066/P97CZ0T7.
As part of the USGS's California State Waters Mapping Project, a 50-m grid of sediment thickness for the seafloor within the 3-nautical mile limit between Point Sur and Point Arguello was generated from seismic-reflection data collected between 2008 and 2014, and supplemented with geologic structure (fault and fold) information following the methodology of Wong (2012).
Reference Cited: Wong, F. L., Phillips, E.L., Johnson, S.Y., and Sliter, R.W., 2012, Modeling of depth to base of Last Glacial Maximum and seafloor sediment thickness for the California State Waters Map Series, eastern Santa Barbara Channel, California: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2012-1161, 16 p. (available at
https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2012/1161/).
Purpose:
To expand geologic mapping to the seafloor within the California's State Waters, to update coastal geologic mapping, and to contribute to a uniform regional geologic database, which can be used geographic information systems. Additionally, to aid in assessments and mitigation of geologic hazards in the Point Sur to Point Arguello coastal region and to provide sufficient geologic information for land-use and land-management decisions both onshore and offshore. This information is not intended for navigational purposes.
Supplemental_Information:
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 20080609
Ending_Date: 20140802
Currentness_Reference: ground condition at time seismic data were collected
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -121.962299
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -120.132879
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 36.333717
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 34.382281
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:5c913811e4b09388245480d2
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: environment
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
Theme_Keyword: oceans
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Data Categories for Marine Planning
Theme_Keyword: Physical Habitats and Geomorphology
Theme_Keyword: Distributions
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: marine geology
Theme_Keyword: seismic reflection methods
Theme_Keyword: maps and atlases
Theme_Keyword: stratigraphic thickness
Theme_Keyword: geospatial datasets
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Marine Realms Information Bank (MRIB) keywords
Theme_Keyword: sediment deposition
Theme_Keyword: seismic reflection profiling
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: U.S. Geological Survey
Theme_Keyword: USGS
Theme_Keyword: Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
Theme_Keyword: CMHRP
Theme_Keyword: Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Theme_Keyword: PCMSC
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Place_Keyword: Pacific Ocean
Place_Keyword: State of California
Place_Keyword: Point Sur
Place_Keyword: Lafler Rock
Place_Keyword: Gamboa Point
Place_Keyword: Gorda
Place_Keyword: Ragged Point
Place_Keyword: Piedras Blancas
Place_Keyword: Cambria
Place_Keyword: Point Estero
Place_Keyword: Morro Bay
Place_Keyword: Point Buchon
Place_Keyword: Avila Beach
Place_Keyword: oceano Beach
Place_Keyword: Point Sal
Place_Keyword: Point Purisma
Place_Keyword: Point Arguello
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
USGS-authored or produced data and information are in the public domain from the U.S. Government and are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize and acknowledge the U.S. Geological Survey as the originator of the dataset and in products derived from these data.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Contact_Person: PCMSC Science Data Coordinator
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 2885 Mission Street
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060-5792
Country: US
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 831-427-4747
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: pcmsc_data@usgs.gov
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name:
Browse_Graphic_File_Description:
Sediment thickness for the region between Point Sur and Point Arguello
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: JPEG
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; Esri ArcCatalog 10.0
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Originator: Samuel Y. Johnson
Originator: Stephen R. Hartwell
Originator: Janet T. Watt
Originator: Jeffrey W. Beeson
Originator: P Dartnell
Publication_Date: 2019
Title:
Offshore shallow structure and sediment distribution, Point Sur to Point Arguello, central California
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 2018-1158
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20181158