Sensitive Geologic-GIS Map of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Vicinity, New Mexico
Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI). 2026. Sensitive Geologic-GIS Map of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Vicinity, New Mexico. National Park Service (NPS) Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI). Lakewood, Colorado
NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION, FOR NPS USE ONLY. This dataset is composed of GIS data layers, Volcanic Point Features (Sensitive) (GICLVPF_SENSITIVE) and Mine Point Features (Sensitive) (GICLMIN_SENSITIVE), deemed sensitive data, and therefore should not be distributed outside the NPS or to non-approved users. Adapted from a U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report map by Ratte, Gaskill, and Chappell (2014) This sensitive GIS Data is available in the following GRI-supported GIS data formats: 1.) an ESRI file geodatabase (gicl_geology_sensitive.gdb) 2.) an Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) geopackage. The file geodatabase format is supported with an ArcGIS Pro 3.X map (.mapx) file (gicl_geology_sensitive.mapx) and individual Pro 3.X layer (.lyrx) files (for each GIS data layer). Upon request, the sensitive GIS data is also available in shapefile format. Contact Rebecca Port at rebecca_port@nps.gov (see contact information below) to acquire the GIS data in shapefile format. In addition to the GIS data and supporting GIS files, three additional files comprise a GRI digital geologic-GIS dataset or map: 1.) a readme file (gicl_geology_gis_readme_sensitive.pdf) 2.) the GRI ancillary map information document file (gicl_geology.pdf) which contains geologic unit descriptions, as well as other ancillary map information and graphics from the source map(s) used by the GRI in the production of the GRI digital geologic-GIS data for the park 3.) a user-friendly FAQ PDF version of the metadata (gicl_geology_metadata_sensitive_faq.pdf). Please read the gicl_geology_gis_readme_sensitive.pdf for information pertaining to the proper extraction of the file geodatabase and other map files. Presently, a GRI Google Earth KMZ/KML product does not exist for this map. The data were completed as a component of the Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) program, a National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Division funded program that is administered by the NPS Geologic Resources Division (GRD). For a complete listing of GRI products visit the GRI publications webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/geologic-resources-inventory-products.htm. For more information about the Geologic Resources Inventory Program visit the GRI webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/gri.htm. At the bottom of that webpage is a "Contact Us" link if you need additional information. You may also directly contact the program coordinator, Rebecca Port (rebecca_port@nps.gov). Source geologic maps and data used to complete this GRI digital dataset were provided by the following: U.S. Geological Survey. Detailed information concerning the sources used and their contribution the GRI product are listed in the Source Citation section(s) of this metadata record (gicl_geology_metadata_sensitive.txt or gicl_geology_metadata_sensitive_faq.pdf). Users of this data are cautioned about the locational accuracy of features within this dataset. Based on the source map scale of 1:24,000 and United States National Map Accuracy Standards features are within (horizontally) 12.2 meters or 40 feet of their actual location as presented by this dataset. Users of this data should thus not assume the location of features is exactly where they are portrayed in ArcGIS Pro or other software used to display this dataset. All GIS and ancillary tables were produced as per the NPS GRI Geology-GIS Geodatabase Data Model v. 2.3. (available at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/gri-geodatabase-model.htm).
- Type
- Geospatial Dataset
- Authors
- Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI)
- Date of Issue
- 2026-02
- Publisher
- National Park Service (NPS) Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI)
- Units
- GICL , GRI , SODN
- Keywords
- ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Pro Map File, digital data, digital geologic map, digital geologic-GIS map, file geodatabase, geodatabase, geologic map, Geologic Resource Evaluation, geologic unit descriptions, Geologic Unit Information Table, geologic units, geologic-GIS map, geology, Geology Help Map Document, geopackage, GICL, GIS data, GPKG, GRD, GRE, GRI, MAP table, Mine Point Features (Sensitive) (GICLMIN_SENSITIVE), National Park Service, New Mexico, North America, NPS use and distribution only, OGC, Open Geospatial Consortium, Sensitive data, source geologic maps, Source Map Information Table, source maps, United States, US, USA, Volcanic Point Features (Sensitive) (GICLVPF_SENSITIVE)