Elkhart Statemap 18
| Status | Start Date | End Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | Jun 1, 2018 | May 31, 2019 | Dekalb, Elkhart, Lagrange, Noble, Steuben |
| Director: | Jose Luis Antinao |
| Other Researchers: | Matthew Johnson, Henry Loope, Robin Rupp |
| Funding: |
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - STATEMAP Program |
| Issue: | Previous geological mapping in the region lacks consistency. It reflects a mixture of generalized landscape and landform observations with stratigraphy observations, alongside very detailed observations and mapping. The landsystems approach is hard to follow. |
| Objective: | Develop a continuous mapping coverage at a regional scale for northern Indiana that can be used for planning purposes. |
| Approach: | Integration of previously mapped geological units; shallow coring to identify geochronology sampling spots on selected units; OSL and radiocarbon geochronology; one relatively deep (240 ft) rotosonic core to probe deeper stratigraphy. |
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