Alaska Datasets — Full Catalog
A single index of every documented Alaska GIS dataset. Bookmark this page as the go-to reference for land intelligence layers.
Mining & minerals (12)
| Dataset | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BLM Federal Mining Claims | BLM | Federal active and closed mining claims |
| State mining claims | DNR | Alaska state active mining claims |
| DNR Prospecting Sites | DNR | Active exploration permits |
| DNR Mining Leases | DNR | State-managed mining leases |
| Mining District Boundaries | DGGS | Historical and current mining districts |
| Alaska ARDF | USGS | 7,448 Alaska mineral occurrences |
| USGS MRDS | USGS | Mineral Resources Data System |
| USGS Historic Mines | USGS | Historical mine locations and production |
| USGS Placer Gold Occurrences | USGS | Known placer gold deposits |
| USGS Critical Minerals | USGS | Rare earths, cobalt, lithium, etc. |
| DGGS Stream Sediment Geochemistry | DGGS | Au, Cu, As, Sb stream sediment samples |
| Alaska Bedrock Geology | USGS | Statewide bedrock geology tiles |
Geology
| Dataset | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DGGS Surficial Geology | DGGS | Unconsolidated deposits, glacial, permafrost |
| USGS Quaternary Faults & Folds | USGS | Active and potentially active faults |
| DGGS Geologic Terranes | DGGS | Tectonic terrane boundaries |
| DGGS Volcanic Centers | DGGS | Volcanic centers and eruptive features |
| USGS Geologic Provinces | USGS | Province boundaries and regions |
| USGS National Geologic Map Database | USGS | Index of published geologic maps |
Land ownership (7)
| Dataset | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BLM Land Status | BLM | Federal land status, conveyed lands |
| Recording districts | DNR | 34 Alaska recording districts |
| BLM PLSS | BLM | Township, range, section grid |
| ANCSA Land Conveyances | DNR | Native corporation land selections |
| BLM Native Allotments | BLM | Individual Native allotment parcels |
| BLM Withdrawn Lands | BLM | Lands withdrawn from mineral entry |
| DNR State Parks | DNR | State parks and recreation areas |
Access (5)
| Dataset | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DOT Roads | Alaska DOT | State roads and ROW |
| RS2477 & 17(b) | BLM / state | Rights-of-way and easements |
| FAA Airports & Airstrips | FAA | Bush aviation network |
| OpenStreetMap Trails | OSM | Community-mapped trails |
| USFS Forest Roads | USFS | Tongass and Chugach roads |
Infrastructure (2)
| Dataset | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Railroad | Alaska Railroad | Railway network |
| Alaska Marine Highway | DOT / AMHS | Coastal ferry routes |
Environment
| Dataset | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| National Hydrography (NHD) | USGS | Rivers, streams, lakes |
| 3DEP Elevation | USGS | National DEM, slope, hillshade |
| USGS Watersheds (HUC) | USGS | Watershed boundaries, drainage basins |
| USGS Stream Gauges | USGS | Real-time and historical streamflow |
| National Wetlands Inventory | USFWS | Wetland classification and extent |
| NOAA Sea Ice (ASIP) | NOAA | Daily sea ice charts, Arctic waters |
| USGS Glacier Inventory | USGS | Glacier extent and change |
| FEMA Flood Hazard (NFHL) | FEMA | Flood zones and base flood elevations |
Wildlife & fisheries
| Dataset | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ADF&G Fish Counts (Sonar) | ADF&G | Salmon run estimates, passage data |
| ADF&G Caribou Herd Ranges | ADF&G | Herd boundaries, migration corridors |
| ADF&G Moose Habitat | ADF&G | Moose habitat and management areas |
| USFWS Critical Habitat | USFWS | ESA critical habitat designations |
Natural hazards
| Dataset | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| USGS Earthquake Catalog | USGS | Real-time and historical seismic events |
| AVO Volcanic Activity | AVO | Active volcanoes, alert levels |
| NASA Wildfire (FIRMS) | NASA | Near-real-time wildfire hotspots |
| Avalanche Zones | NOAA / AAIC | Avalanche-prone areas, forecast zones |
Satellite & imagery
| Dataset | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NASA Landsat Archive | NASA / USGS | 50+ years multispectral imagery |
| ESA Sentinel-2 | ESA | 10m resolution, 5-day revisit |
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