Data Analysis, Inventory, and Delivery

The USGS Mineral Resources On-Line Spatial Data portal has interactive maps and downloadable data for regional and global Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, and Mineral Resources.

Our scientists provide state-of-the-art data storage and delivery systems to serve mineral resource and related data to USGS scientists and the general public. They also provide spatial-data analysis capabilities and general database management and IT support for MRP-funded projects and Science Centers

Current Studies

• Alaska Geologic Map and Database
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Information Technology Management/Support
• Maintenance of the Alaska Resource Data File
• Mineral Deposit Database (USMIN)
• Mineral Resource Online Data Catalog (MR Data)
• National Geochemical Database
• USGS High Resolution Spectral Library

Completed Studies

• National Geophysical Data Retrieval and Integration

Other Collections

• USGS Data Series 1004 - Historical Files from Federal Government Mineral Exploration-Assistance Programs, 1950 to 1974