Identification_Information
Abstract
Purpose
Supplemental Information
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Detailed Description
Overview
Distribution_Information
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Citation_Information
Originator: Robert E. Weems, Earl M. Lemon, Jr. and Peter Chirico
Publication_Date: 1997
Title: Digital Geology and Topography of the Charleston Quadrangle, South Carolina
Edition: 97-531
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Format: USGS Quadrangle
Series_Information
Series_Name: Open File Report
Publication_Information
Publication_Place: Reston, Va 20192
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Other_Citation_Details: USGS Open File Report 97-???
Online_Linkage: http://geology.er.usgs.gov/gmapeast/sergp/sehome.html
Description
Abstract
The geologic data was reproduced and updated from a previously published
paper map at 1:24,000 scale: Geology of the Cainhoy, Fort Moultrie,
Charleston and North Charelston Quadrangles, Charleston and Berkeley
Counties, South Carolina, by Robert Weems and Earl M. Lemon, 1993, USGS
Miscellaneous Investigation Series, Map I-1935.
The original published map was constructed using data from numerous auger
holes drilled throughout the quadrangle. The data from these auger hole
samples was used to identify the number and types of units and their
distribution throughout the quadrangle. The sedimentary units represented
here have geomorphic expressions in the Charleston area and those expressions
were used to aid in construction of the geologic map data. Through the
interpretation of aerial photographs and the Charleston County soils maps
these geomorphic expressions were identified and the geologic units mapped
accordingly. Additional field investigations were conducted by staff
geologists to assure accuracy of mapped data.
The geologic data was scanned from a map separate provided on film at 600 dpi
using an Anatech Eagle 4080ET scanner. The raster layers were then vectorized
in GTX OSR raster-to-vector conversion software. The resultant DXF files were
imported into Arc/Info GIS software (versions 7.0.4 and 7.1.1), transformed
and then registered to the basemap coverages of hydrography and transportation
Digital geology was overlaid and corrected relative to the 1:24000
hydrography and hypsography boss layers.
Purpose
The 1993 paper map was published as a part of a USGS study of the
seismicity of the greater Charleston, SC area. The seismicity study was
funded, in large part, by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The
digital reissue is intended for use by all government, academic, and
commercial agencies in need of digital geologic map information.
Supplemental_Information
Procedures_Used
Revisions
Reviews_Applied_to_Data
The geology dataset was printed and visually reviewed by the map authors and
other geologic staff of the Eastern Region Geologic Mapping Team for
geologic integrity, completeness and linework accuracy. The attribute codes
of the polygon attribute table for the geology coverage were checked for valid
codes and found to be suitable.
Related_Spatial_and_Tabular_Data_Sets
char_geol.lt : The relate item is TYPE and corresponds to the geologic units
represented by the polygon coverage. This tablular data set accompanies the
geo data set and provides a symbol code for each geologic unit polygon. The
item for symbol number reference is called SYMBOL and the valid codes are
numeric between 1 and 500. These numbers correspond to colors in c500.shd,
the shadeset used to plot the hardcopy maps on a 44 inch Versetec plotter.
References_Cited
Weems, Robert E., Lemon, Earl M.,1993, Geology of the Cainhoy, Charleston,
Fort Moultrie, and North Charleston Quadrangles, Charleston and Berkeley
Counties, South Carolina. Miscellaneous Investigation Series Map I-1935,
U.S. Geological Survey, 1:24,000.
Notes
Time_Period_of_Content
Range_of_Dates/Times
Beginning_Date: 19971001
Ending_Date: Present
Currentness_Reference
The geology layer was developed from a previously published paper map:
Geology of the Cainhoy, Charleston, Fort Moultrie, and North Charleston
Quadrangles, Charleston and Berkeley Counties, South Carolina by Robert E.
Weems and Earl M. Lemon,1993. The digital geographic information systems
coverages have been updated match the latest digital hydrography coverages
provided by the USGS National Mapping Division. The data has been revised to
include updated marsh, artificial fill, and intertidal deposits
1997.
Status
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency
Spatial_Domain
Bounding_Coordinates
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -80.00140135
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.87342403
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 32.87606177
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 32.74893811
Keywords
Theme
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Geology, South Carolina, Southeastern Regional Geology Project, Geologic Mapping
Place
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Charleston Quadrangle, Charleston and Berkeley Counties South Carolina
Stratum
Stratum_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Stratum_Keyword:
Temporal
Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Temporal_Keyword:
Access_Constraints
Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor
any of their employees, make any warranty, expressed or implied, or assumes
any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or
usefulness or any information, apparatus, product or process disclosed in
this report, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned
rights. The act of distribution shall not constitute any such warranty and
no responsibility is assumed by the USGS in the use of this data, or related
materials. Reference therein to any specific commercial product, process, or
service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not
necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring
by the United States Government or any agency thereof.
This geologic map is a guide to the distribution of near-surface materials at
1:24,000 scale, but it is not a substitute for site specific data such as
borings or excavations.
Use_Constraints
Although USGS Digital Line graphs do carry quantified accuracy statements
the geologic coverages shown here have been passed through quality control
procedures to validate its use at 1:24000 scale.
Point_of_Contact: See Distribution_Information for contact information.
Data_Set_Credit
The geology data set was developed by the USGS Southeastern Regional Geology
Project. GIS staff include GIS Specialist Pete Chirico and GIS Interns
Vicki Keegan, Brian Schumacher, and Lew Crenshaw.
Security_Information
Security_Classification_System: None
Security_Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Security_Handling_Description: None
Native_Data_Set_Environment: dgux UNIX, ARC/INFO version 7.1.1
Cross_Reference
Originator: Robert E. Weems, Earl M. Lemon Jr. and Peter G. Chirico
Publication_Date: 1997
Publication_Time:
Title: Digital Geology and Topography of the Charleston Quadrangle
Edition: 97-531
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: USGS Quadrangle
Series_Information
Series_Name: Open File Report
Issue_Identification:
Publication_Information
Publication_Place: National Center
Publisher: USGS
Other_Citation_Details: Open File Report 97-531
Online_Linkage: http://geology.er.usgs.gov/gmapeast/sergp/sehome.html
Larger_Work_Citation:
Attribute_Accuracy
Attribute_Accuracy_Report: See Entity_Attribute_Information
Quantitative_Attribute_Accuracy_Assessment
Attribute_Accuracy_Value: See Explanation
Attribute_Accuracy_Explanation:
Attribute accuracy is described, where present, with each
attribute defined in the Entity and Attribute Section.
Logical_Consistency_Report: Polygon topology present.
Completeness_Report
Positional_Accuracy
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Although USGS Digital Line graphs do carry quantified accuracy statements the
coverages shown here have been passed through a quality control check to
validate its use at 1:24,000 scale. Graphical depictions of this data are
intended to be used within the map scale limits applicable to the source data.
Although a geographic information system enables the user to view, display,
and output the data at various scales, the user is reminded to refer to the
appropriate map scale limitations.
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Lineage: See Supplemental_Information for overview.
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Process_Date: 19970918
Process_Time: 1318
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Process_Time: 1335
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Process_Time: 1351
Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: None
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Process_Time: 1402
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Process_Time: 1643
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Process_Time: 1527
Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: None
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Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:None
Process_Date: 19971015
Process_Time: 1015
Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Process_Step
Process_Description: PCHIRICO DOCUMENT CHAR_GEOL UPDATE PCHIRICO
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:None
Process_Date: 19971015
Process_Time: 1116
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Overview_Description
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: Not Available
Metadata_Date: 19971015
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Peter Chirico
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: GIS Specialist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, National Center, MS926A
City: Reston
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 20192
Country: USA
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: pchirico@usgs.gov
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: 19940608
Metadata_Time_Convention: Local Time
Metadata_Security_Information:
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Metadata_Security_Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Metadata_Security_Handling_Description: None
Last modified: 97-10-15.13:44:38.Wed
