Proposal title: wyoming statemap program FY2025PROJECT period: 11 01 202510 31 2027PURPOSETHE wyoming state geological survey proposes to complete a bedrock map of the youngs pass 1:24,000-scale…

The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants awarded Wyoming State Geological Survey a cooperative agreement totaling $120,151.14 on November 1, 2025, under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (STATEMAP, CFDA 15.810).

Wyoming State Geological Survey will complete a bedrock geologic map of the Youngs Pass 7.5-minute quadrangle at 1:24,000 scale and a surficial geologic map of the Gannett Peak 30- by 60-minute quadrangle at 1:100,000 scale. Deliverables include both maps, corresponding GEMS Level 3 geodatabases, and analytical results from geochemistry and geochronology sampling. Activities include interpretation of aerial photography and lidar, literature review and compilation, extensive fieldwork, sampling and analysis, and database and cartographic work. Three geoscientists will present the completed maps at a Geological Society of America meeting.

The period of performance runs from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027. Work is performed in Wyoming. Intended beneficiaries include local planners, government officials, industry representatives, tribes, and the public. Completion of the project will support the U.S. Geological Survey's national mapping initiatives.

Proposal title: wyoming statemap program FY2025PROJECT period: 11 01 202510 31 2027PURPOSETHE wyoming state geological survey proposes to complete a bedrock map of the youngs pass 1:24,000-scale quadrangle and a surficial map of the gannett peak 1:100,000-scale quadrangle.activitiesactivities to complete the map includes interpretation of aerial photography and lidar, literature review and compilation, extensive fieldwork, sampling and analysis for geochemistry and geochronology, and database and cartographic work.deliverables and outcomesdeliverables: bedrock geologic map of the youngs pass 7.5 quadrangle at 1:24,000-scale, corresponding gems level 3 geodatabase, analytical results surficial geologic map of the gannett peak 30 x 60 quadrangle at 1:100,000-scale, corresponding gems level 3 geodatabase, analytical resultsthe expected outcome is the completion and publication of two geologic maps and digital datasets meeting gems level 3 compliance. Three geoscientists will present both maps at an upcoming geological society of america meeting.intended beneficiarieswsgs anticipates local beneficiaries of the resultant maps to include planners, government officials, industry representatives, tribes, and the public. In addition, completion of the project will aid the U.S. Geological survey in their current national mapping initiatives.