Utah 2025 state map applicationproject period: 8 18 2025 through 8 17 2027PURPOSE: the proposed projects address basic needs for geologic mapping at scales INCLUDING1:24,000 and 1:100,000 across utah

The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) received a $1,140,821.98 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Geological Survey under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP, CFDA 15.810) on August 18, 2025, with completion by August 17, 2027. Under this STATEMAP component award, the UGS will produce eight new geologic maps at 1:24,000 and 1:100,000 scales, including six 7.5-minute quadrangle maps (Grantsville, Burmester, Wanship, Mountain Dell, Goulding, and Monument Pass), a revised geologic map of Bryce Canyon National Park, and completion of the Wildcat Mountain 30 x 60-minute quadrangle map.

In addition to new mapping products, the UGS will complete eight Geologic Mapping Schema (GEMS) conversions of published maps, revise the State Geologic Map at 1:500,000 scale with updated cross-sections, and conduct stratigraphic correlation and nomenclature investigation for the Neoproterozoic Uinta Mountain Group in northern Utah. The UGS will also provide funding for staff to attend the annual Digital Mapping Technologies meeting. All deliverables will be produced in conformance with GEMS standards to support state and federal geologic mapping priorities across Utah.

Intended beneficiaries

The proposed projects will benefit a range of constituents that include:1) the citizens of utah, 2) the citizens of the USA, 3) private interests related to development, energy and mineral resources, water resources, and other business interests, and 4) various state, local, and federal governing bodies.