2019 Annual Meeting of Planetary Geologic Mappers

 

June 12–14, 2019

USGS Astrogeology Science Center, Flagstaff, Arizona

 

Program and Abstracts

 

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

8:30 a.m.         Building 6 Library          Introduction and Mercury, Venus, and Lunar Maps

1:30 p.m.         Building 6 Library          Mars Volcanism and Cratered Terrains

3:45 p.m.         Building 6 Library          Mars Fluvial, Tectonics, and Landing Sites

5:30 p.m.         Building 6 Library          Poster Session I:  All Bodies

 

Thursday, June 13, 2019

8:30 a.m.         Building 6 Library          Small Bodies, Outer Planet Satellites, and Other Maps

1:30 p.m.         Building 6 Library          Teaching Planetary Mapping

2:30 p.m.         Building 6 Library          Poster Session II:  All Bodies

3:30 p.m.         Building 6 Library          Plenary:  Community Discussion

 

Friday, June 14, 2019

8:30 a.m.         Building 6 Library          GIS Session:  ArcGIS Roundtable

1:30 p.m.           Building 6 Library          Discussion:  Performing Geologic Map Reviews

 

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

INTRODUCTION AND MERCURY, VENUS, AND LUNAR MAPS

8:30 a.m.   Building 6 Library

Chairs:  David Williams and James Skinner

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Authors (*Denotes Presenter)

Abstract Title and Summary

8:30 a.m.

Williams D. A. *

Introduction and Welcome

8:35 a.m.

Williams D. A. *

Logistics

8:40 a.m.

Skinner J. A. *

Remarks from the Planetary Geologic Mapping Coordinator

9:10 a.m.

Hunter M. *

GIS Update and Future Efforts

9:40 a.m.

Gaither T. A. *   Skinner J. A. Jr.

Planetary Nomenclature:  Information and Guidelines for Geologic Mappers [#7031]
Planetary nomenclature is an essential part of USGS-published planetary geologic maps. This presentation will provide information and guidelines for mappers on how to request official names and accurately display nomenclature on their geologic maps.

10:00 a.m.

 

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10:10 a.m.

Ostrach L. R. *   Mest S. C.   Prockter L. M.   Petro N. E.   Byrne P. K.

2019 Update on the Geologic Map of the Borealis Quadrangle (H-1) on Mercury [#7027]
Another year, another update on mapping progress for the H-1 Borealis Quadrangle on Mercury using MESSENGER data.

10:30 a.m.

Whitten J. L. *   Fassett C. I.   Ostrach L. R.

Can the Intercrater Plains Unit on Mercury be Meaningfully Subdivided?: Characterization of the Derain (H-10) Quadrangle Intercrater Plains [#7016]
Subdivision of the intercrater plains unit on Mercury is explored through mapping the H-10 quadrangle. The intercrater plains has gradational contacts with other plains units and these differences could be mapped as separate units or many facies.

10:50 a.m.

Buczkowski D. L. *   McGowan E. M.   Ostrach L. R.   McGill G. E.

Geology of the Lachesis Tessera Quadrangle (V-18), Venus [#7019]
We present a first draft of a geologic map of the Lachesis Tessera (V-18) quadrangle and the associated tectonic analysis started by George McGill before his death.

11:10 a.m.

Garry W. B. *   Yingst R. A.   Mest S. C.   Ostrach L. R.

Updating the Geologic Maps of the Apollo 15-16-17 Landing Sites — Year 1 [#7029]
We will present the results of our PDART project to create six new geologic maps at 1:200k and 1:24k of the Apollo 15, 16, and 17 landing sites.

11:30 a.m.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

MARS VOLCANISM AND CRATERED TERRAINS

1:30 p.m.   Building 6 Library

Chair:  David Williams

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Authors (*Denotes Presenter)

Abstract Title and Summary

1:30 p.m.

Mouginis-Mark P. J. *

1:200,000-Scale Geologic Map of Olympus Mons Caldera, Mars [#7005]
Lava flows going uphill identified on southern rim of Olympus Mons caldera! Geologic mapping at 1:200K suggests post-caldera collapse inflation of the volcano rim and deformation of the floor, illustrating a fascinating chronology for the summit.

1:50 p.m.

Garry W. B. *   Williams D. A.

1:1M Geologic Map of Pavonis Mons, Mars [#7021]
We will present results for our 1:1,000,000 map of Pavonis Mons volcano on Mars based on observations of CTX images.

2:10 p.m.

Crown D. A. *   Berman D. C.   Scheidt S. P.   Hauber E.

1:1M-Scale Geologic Mapping Investigations of Alba Mons, Mars [#7023]
1:1M-scale geologic maps of Alba Mons’ western flank and summit region characterize geologic processes and derive age constraints for the northernmost volcano in the Tharsis region.

2:30 p.m.

Bernhardt H. *   Williams D. A.

Integrated Local and Regional Photogeologic Mapping of Neukum Crater and Eastern Noachis Terra, Mars [#7013]
We mapped Neukum crater (CTX) as well as surrounding eastern Noachis Terra (THEMIS-IR). Integration of mapping products at different scales and wavelengths allowed continental-scale extrapolation of detailed observations.

2:50 p.m.

Robbins S. J. *   Hoover R. H.   Kirchoff M. R.

Fully Controlled 6 Meters/Pixel Mosaic of Mars’ South Pole and Equator from Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Context Camera, II [#7022]
Wicked awesome stuff / On Mars:  Controlled CTX / Data for science!

3:10 p.m.

Bernhardt H. *   Williams D. A.

Photogeologic Mapping of Malea Planum:  A New View of the Oldest of Mars’ Large Volcanic Provinces [#7014]
We produced the first comprehensive, detailed map of Malea Planum and identified 25 geomorphologic units. Six major depositional units (~3.8–3.5 Ga) likely contributed ~500,000 km3 of material to the infill of the adjacent Hellas basin.

3:30 p.m.

 

Break

 

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

MARS FLUVIAL, TECTONICS, AND LANDING SITES

3:45 p.m.   Building 6 Library

Chair:  David Williams

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Abstract Title and Summary

3:45 p.m.

Burr D. M. *   Jacobsen R. E.   Lefort A.   Borden R. M.   Peel S. E.

Understanding the History of a Diverse Inverted Fluvial Landscape:  1:500k Geologic Mapping of the Aeolis Dorsa Region, Mars [#7008]
The motivation for mapping the Aeolis Dorsa region, north of the Highland-Lowland Boundary, was to investigate the history of extensive inverted fluvial deposits. Later investigations led mapping of tectonic and possibly lacustrine features as well.

4:05 p.m.

Weitz C. M. *   Berman D.   Rodriguez A. P.   Bishop J. L.

Geologic Mapping and Studies of Diverse Deposits at Noctis Labyrinthus, Mars [#7011]
We have completed mapping of the western portion of Noctis Labyrinthus (–6 to –14°N, –99.5 to –95.0°W), which includes some of the most diverse mineralogies identified on Mars.

4:25 p.m.

Edgar L. A. *   Skinner J. A. Jr.   Fortezzo C. M.   Bennett K. A.

Geologic Mapping and Stratigraphic Analyses in South-Western Melas Chasma, Mars:  Year 1 Progress [#7018]
Update on Year 1 progress as part of a three-year study to produce a 1:150,000-scale geologic map of southwestern Melas Chasma. This study will also produce nine detailed geologic reference sections, currently in progress.

4:45 p.m.

Sun V. Z. *   Stack K. M.

Geologic Mapping of the Jezero and Northeast Syrtis Regions of Mars [#7002]
We will present an geologic map of the Jezero and Northeast Syrtis regions, which may facilitate the connection of common geologic units at both sites, which have previously been hypothesized to represent different types of habitable environments.

5:05 p.m.

Williams D. A. *

COMMUNITY DISCUSSION

 

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

POSTER SESSION I:  ALL BODIES

5:30 p.m.   Building 6 Library

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Abstract Title and Summary

Aubele J. C.

Shimti Tessera (V-11) and Vellamo Planitia (V-12) Quadrangles, Venus [#7033]
Revised geologic maps of V11 and V12 have now been submitted to the Planetary Mapping Program. The new maps provide new evidence for the difference between shield fields and shield plains units on Venus.

Keszthelyi L. P.   Laura J.   Huff A. E.   Jaeger W. L.

Geologic Mapping of Athabasca Valles, Mars:  Now and Again [#7006]
We are responding to reviewer comments on the 1:1M geologic map of the Athabasca Valles region. We also discuss plans for testing the value of controlled CTX image mosaics for mapping at ~1:50K.

Okubo C. H.

Geologic Mapping in the Southern Utopia Basin:  2019 Status Report [#7007]
Geologic mapping is being undertaken to investigate the geologic history of an area within the southern Utopia basin. This presentation will discuss the investigation’s background, motivation and current results.

Wolak J. M.   Robbins N. N.   Bohanon A. M.   Blaylock H. E.

High-Resolution Geologic Mapping of Terraced Fans in Xanthe Terra, Mars [#7009]
This presentation summarizes high-resolution mapping results from two terraced fan locations in Xanthe Terra:  the Camichel Crater fan (2.69N, 308.33E) and Dukhan Crater fan (7.59N, 321.02E).

Koeppel A. H.D.   Edgar L.

Recognizing Stratigraphic Diversity Through 1:10,000 Scale Geologic Mapping of Northwest Aeolis Mons, Mars [#7015]
In this study, we bridge the gap between MSL planning-related targeted observations and previously-derived geologic maps for Aeolis Mons by producing a detailed 1:2,000 scale geologic map of a ~70 km2 area on the mound’s northwest flank.

Gullikson A. L.   Okubo C. H.

Large-Scale Geologic Mapping of Southeast Nia Mensa in Eastern Candor Chasma, Mars [#7024]
This abstract summarizes the current efforts in mapping the southeastern portion of Nia Mensa using a HiRISE stereo pair for high-resolution structural and geologic mapping.

Williams D. A.   Buczkowski D. L.   Crown D. A.   Frigeri A.   Hughson K.   Kneissl T.   Krohn K.   Mest S. C.   Pasckert J. H.   Platz T.   Ruesch O.   Schulzeck F.   Scully J. E. C.   Sizemore H. G.   Nass A.   Jaumann R.   Raymond C. A.   Russell C. T.

Dawn Mission Final High Resolution Global Geologic Map of Ceres [#7003]
This poster presents the final global geologic map of Ceres from the Dawn Science Team, made using Low Altitude Mapping Orbit images at 35 m/px resolution.

 

Thursday, June 13, 2019

SMALL BODIES, OUTER PLANET SATELLITES, AND OTHER MAPS

8:30 a.m.   Building 6 Library

Chair:  David Williams

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Abstract Title and Summary

8:30 a.m.

Yingst R. A. *   Berman D. C.   Garry W. B.   Mest S. C.   Williams D. A.   Gregg T. K. P.

Geologic Mapping Methods for Small, Rocky Bodies:  The Vesta Example [#7030]
Vesta is used to test methods of mapping small, rocky bodies by incorporating multiple types of datasets.

8:50 a.m.

Nass A. *   Dawn Science Team

The Global Geologic Map Package Based on 15 Individual Maps of Ceres:  Review of a Compilation Process [#7035]
Compiling a global Dataset out of 15 individual maps, a GIS template is needed to generate a geometrically and visually homogeneous map project representing a thematically consistent global map. A review of such a template will present here.

9:10 a.m.

Scully J. E. C. *   Buczkowski D. L.   Williams D. A.   Pasckert J. H.   Duarte K. D.   Romero V. N.   Castillo-Rogez J. C.   Raymond C. A.   Russell C. T.

Geologic Map of the Interior of Occator Crater, Ceres, and its Bright Faculae, Based on 2D and 3D Perspective Views of Highest Resolution (Meter-Scale) Dawn Data [#7012]
We present a 1:200,000 geologic map of Occator crater on Ceres, which is based on the highest resolution (~3 m) data returned from the Dawn mission. Our geologic map addresses key questions about the emplacement mechanism of Occator’s bright faculae.

9:30 a.m.

Jawin E. R. *   Walsh K. J.   McCoy T. J.   Connolly H. C. Jr.   Barnouin O. S.   Bierhaus E. B.   Burke K. N.   Bennett C. A.   DellaGiustina D. N.   Clark B. E.   Nolan M. C.   Enos H. L.   Lauretta D. S.   The OSIRIS-REx Team

Geologic Feature Mapping on Asteroid (101955) Bennu to Inform Sample Site Selection on the OSIRIS-REx Mission [#7025]
Coordinated mapping efforts of various geologic features on the surface of asteroid Bennu are ongoing. Geologic mapping is a key component in identifying a sample site which meets various spacecraft and mission requirements.

9:50 a.m.

Leonard E. J. *   Patthoff D. A.   Senske D. A.

Geologic Mapping of Europa at Global and Regional Scales [#7032]
Updates on the global geologic map of Europa and the revisions that have been made post-USGS reviews. We will also present plans for regional mapping on Europa.

10:10 a.m.

 

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10:25 a.m.

Patthoff D. A. *   Maue A. D.   Pappalardo R. T.   Collins G. C.   Patterson G. W.   Kinczyk M. J.

Ridges of Enceladus’ Leading and Trailing Hemispheres [#7026]
We present maps of Enceladus’ ridges on the leading and trailing hemispheres.

10:45 a.m.

Martin E. S. *   Patthoff D. A.   Bland M. T.   Watters T. R.   Collins G. C.   Becker T.

Mapping Neptune’s Moon Triton [#7020]
We present updates to the new Triton USGS SIM.

11:05 a.m.

White O. L. *   Singer K. N.   Williams D. A.   Moore J. M.   Lopes R. M. C.

A Forthcoming Global Geologic Map of Pluto [#7001]
We present a summary of what mapping has been performed for Pluto by the authors to date, as well as our mapping rationale for our forthcoming global USGS Science Investigations Map of Pluto.

11:25 a.m.

Wright S. P. *   Goliber S. A.

Geologic Mapping of Both Alteration Mineralogies and Shock Stages of Ejecta Lobes at Lonar Crater, India Using GPS/GIS, Sample Analyses, and High Resolution Imagery [#7017]
As the Lonar crater ejecta blanket contains many varieties of altered basalt and degrees of shock metamorphism, we aim to construct a high resolution geologic map of ejecta lobes for ground-truthing future analog work with rovers and astronauts.

11:45 a.m.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Thursday, June 13, 2019

TEACHING PLANETARY MAPPING

1:30 p.m.   Building 6 Library

Chair:  David Williams

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Abstract Title and Summary

1:30 p.m.

Coles K. S. *   Fang S. P.   Lewis V. A.   McAdoo C. S.   Pagan C. J.

Learning Planetary Geologic Mapping as an Undergraduate Non-Major [#7028]
Undergraduates from science and other majors make maps in a planetary geology course. The results suggest what goals are and are not realistic in such a brief experience.

1:50 p.m.

Robbins N. N.   Bohanon A. M.   Wolak J. M. *

Planetary Geologic Mapping Using ArcGIS Pro:  A Tutorial Series for Students [#7010]
This presentation showcases a series of four new planetary geologic mapping tutorials for ArcGIS Pro users. The tutorials are designed for undergraduate/graduate students or planetary mappers who wish to complete a primer as they upgrade from ArcMap.

2:10 p.m.

Williams D. A. *

Plans for a Planetary Geologic Mapping Summer Workshop

 

Thursday, June 13, 2019

POSTER SESSION II:  ALL BODIES

2:30 p.m.   Building 6 Library

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All Posters will be Available for Additional Viewing

 

 

 

Thursday, June 13, 2019

PLENARY:  COMMUNITY DISCUSSION

3:30 p.m.   Building 6 Library

Chair:  David Williams

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Abstract Title and Summary

3:30 p.m.

Community Discussion Including Creation of List of High Priority Geologic Maps for NASA and Election of New Planetary Mapping Community Representative for MAPSIT

DISCUSSION

 

Friday, June 14, 2019

GIS SESSION:  ARCGIS ROUNDTABLE

8:30 a.m.   Building 6 Library

Chairs:  David Williams and Marc Hunter

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Abstract Title and Summary

8:30 a.m.

Using ArcGIS for Planetary Mapping, Including Migration to ArcPro

DISCUSSION

 

Friday, June 14, 2019

DISCUSSION:  PERFORMING GEOLOGIC MAP REVIEWS

1:30 p.m.   Building 6 Library

Chairs:  David Williams and James Skinner

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Abstract Title and Summary

1:30 p.m.

Best Practices for Reviewing Planetary Geologic Maps

DISCUSSION

 

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Kochemasov G. G.

Tectonics of Earth:  Octahedron Frame and Antipodean Continents and Oceans [#7004]
Geometric forms in celestial bodies are common (for example, Bennu). In small bodies they are often well formed. In larger bodies gravity obscures them. In Earth under a global shape the octahedron is shown. Its faces are antipodal highs and lows.