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The Digital Geologic-GIS Map of the Canyon of Lodore South Quadrangle, Colorado is composed of GIS data layers and GIS tables, and is available in the following GRI-supported GIS data formats: 1.) an ESRI file geodatabase (cals_geology.gdb), and a 2.) Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) geopackage. The file geodatabase format is supported with a 1.) ArcGIS Pro 3.X map file (.mapx) file (cals_geology.mapx) and individual Pro 3.X layer (.lyrx) files (for each GIS data layer). Upon request, the GIS data is also available in ESRI shapefile format. Contact Stephanie O'Meara (see contact information below) to acquire the GIS data in these GIS data formats. In addition to the GIS data and supporting GIS files, three additional files comprise a GRI digital geologic-GIS dataset or map: 1.) a readme file (dino_geology_gis_readme.pdf), 2.) the GRI ancillary map information document (.pdf) file (dino_geology.pdf) which contains geologic unit descriptions, as well as other ancillary map information and graphics from the source map(s) used by the GRI in the production of the GRI digital geologic-GIS data for the park, and 3.) a user-friendly FAQ PDF version of the metadata (cals_geology_metadata_faq.pdf). Please read the dino_geology_gis_readme.pdf for information pertaining to the proper extraction of the GIS data and other map files. QGIS software is available for free at: https://www.qgis.org/en/site/. The data were completed as a component of the Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) program, a National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Division funded program that is administered by the NPS Geologic Resources Division (GRD). For a complete listing of GRI products visit the GRI publications webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/geologic-resources-inventory-products.htm. For more information about the Geologic Resources Inventory Program visit the GRI webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/gri.htm. At the bottom of that webpage is a "Contact Us" link if you need additional information. You may also directly contact the program coordinator, Jason Kenworthy (jason_kenworthy@nps.gov). Source geologic maps and data used to complete this GRI digital dataset were provided by the following: U.S. Geological Survey. Detailed information concerning the sources used and their contribution the GRI product are listed in the Source Citation section(s) of this metadata record (cals_geology_metadata.txt or cals_geology_metadata_faq.pdf). Users of this data are cautioned about the locational accuracy of features within this dataset. Based on the source map scale of 1:24,000 and United States National Map Accuracy Standards features are within (horizontally) 12.2 meters or 40 feet of their actual location as presented by this dataset. Users of this data should thus not assume the location of features is exactly where they are portrayed in ArcGIS Pro, QGIS or other software used to display this dataset. All GIS and ancillary tables were produced as per the NPS GRI Geology-GIS Geodatabase Data Model v. 2.3. (available at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/gri-geodatabase-model.htm).

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Format	Description	Link
57	GIS (file geodatabase format) data package with a Pro map (.mapx) file (cals_geology_gdb_pro.zip)	https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/DownloadFile/700321?Reference=2302685
33	Ancillary Map Information Document	https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/DownloadFile/700325?Reference=2302685
33	GIS Readme Document	https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/DownloadFile/700338?Reference=2302685
33	FAQ Metadata File	https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/DownloadFile/700323?Reference=2302685
57	GIS (geopackage format) data package (cals_geology_gpkg.zip)	https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/DownloadFile/700322?Reference=2302685

Digital Geologic-GIS Map of the Canyon of Lodore South Quadrangle, Colorado (NPS, GRD, GRI, DINO, CALS digital map) adapted from a U.S. Geological Survey Geologic Quadrangle Map by Hansen (1977)

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