Topographic and Air-Photo Lineaments in Various Locations Related to Geothermal Exploration in Colorado

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These line shapefiles trace apparent topographic and air-photo lineaments in various counties in Colorado. It was made in order to identify possible fault and fracture systems that might be conduits for geothermal fluids, as part of a DOE reconnaissance geothermal exploration program.

Geothermal fluids commonly utilize fault and fractures in competent rocks as conduits for fluid flow. Geothermal exploration involves finding areas of high near-surface temperature gradients, along with a suitable "plumbing system" that can provide the necessary permeability. Geothermal power plants can sometimes be built where temperature and flow rates are high.

This line shapefile is an attempt to use desktop GIS to delineate possible faults and fracture orientations and locations in highly prospective areas prior to an initial site visit. Geochemical sampling and geologic mapping could then be centered around these possible faults and fractures.

To do this, georeferenced topographic maps and aerial photographs were utilized in an existing GIS, using ESRI ArcMap 10.0 software. The USA_Topo_Maps and World_Imagery map layers were chosen from the GIS Server at server.arcgisonline.com, using a UTM Zone 13 NAD27 projection. This line shapefile was then constructed over that which appeared to be through-going structural lineaments in both the aerial photographs and topographic layers, taking care to avoid manmade features such as roads, fence lines, and utility right-of-ways. Still, it is unknown what actual features these lineaments, if they exist, represent.

Although the shapefiles are arranged by county, not all areas within any county have been examined for lineaments. Work was focused on either satellite thermal infrared anomalies, known hot springs or wells, or other evidence of geothermal systems. Finally, lineaments may be displaced somewhat from their actual location, due to such factors as shadow effects with low sun angles in the aerial photographs.

Credits:
These lineament shapefile was created by Geothermal Development Associates, as part of a geothermal geologic reconnaissance performed by Flint Geothermal, LLC, of Denver Colorado.

Use Limitation:
These shapefiles were constructed as an aid to geothermal exploration in preparation for a site visit for field checking. We make no claims as to the existence of the lineaments, their location, orientation, and/or nature.

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TY - DATA AB - These line shapefiles trace apparent topographic and air-photo lineaments in various counties in Colorado. It was made in order to identify possible fault and fracture systems that might be conduits for geothermal fluids, as part of a DOE reconnaissance geothermal exploration program. Geothermal fluids commonly utilize fault and fractures in competent rocks as conduits for fluid flow. Geothermal exploration involves finding areas of high near-surface temperature gradients, along with a suitable "plumbing system" that can provide the necessary permeability. Geothermal power plants can sometimes be built where temperature and flow rates are high. This line shapefile is an attempt to use desktop GIS to delineate possible faults and fracture orientations and locations in highly prospective areas prior to an initial site visit. Geochemical sampling and geologic mapping could then be centered around these possible faults and fractures. To do this, georeferenced topographic maps and aerial photographs were utilized in an existing GIS, using ESRI ArcMap 10.0 software. The USA_Topo_Maps and World_Imagery map layers were chosen from the GIS Server at server.arcgisonline.com, using a UTM Zone 13 NAD27 projection. This line shapefile was then constructed over that which appeared to be through-going structural lineaments in both the aerial photographs and topographic layers, taking care to avoid manmade features such as roads, fence lines, and utility right-of-ways. Still, it is unknown what actual features these lineaments, if they exist, represent. Although the shapefiles are arranged by county, not all areas within any county have been examined for lineaments. Work was focused on either satellite thermal infrared anomalies, known hot springs or wells, or other evidence of geothermal systems. Finally, lineaments may be displaced somewhat from their actual location, due to such factors as shadow effects with low sun angles in the aerial photographs. Credits: These lineament shapefile was created by Geothermal Development Associates, as part of a geothermal geologic reconnaissance performed by Flint Geothermal, LLC, of Denver Colorado. Use Limitation: These shapefiles were constructed as an aid to geothermal exploration in preparation for a site visit for field checking. We make no claims as to the existence of the lineaments, their location, orientation, and/or nature. AU - Zehner, Richard DB - Geothermal Data Repository DP - Open EI | National Renewable Energy Laboratory DO - 10.15121/1148733 KW - geothermal KW - Structure KW - Lineaments KW - Air-Photos KW - Colorado KW - Alamosa County KW - Archeluta County KW - Chaffee County KW - Delta County KW - Dolores County KW - Eagle County KW - Garfield County KW - Mineral County KW - Park County KW - Routt County KW - San Miguel County KW - shapefile KW - shape file KW - exploration KW - GIS KW - ArcGIS KW - geospatial KW - data KW - geospatial data KW - geochemistry LA - English DA - 2012/02/01 PY - 2012 PB - Flint Geothermal, LLC T1 - Topographic and Air-Photo Lineaments in Various Locations Related to Geothermal Exploration in Colorado UR - https://doi.org/10.15121/1148733 ER -
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Zehner, Richard. Topographic and Air-Photo Lineaments in Various Locations Related to Geothermal Exploration in Colorado. Flint Geothermal, LLC, 1 February, 2012, Geothermal Data Repository. https://doi.org/10.15121/1148733.
Zehner, R. (2012). Topographic and Air-Photo Lineaments in Various Locations Related to Geothermal Exploration in Colorado. [Data set]. Geothermal Data Repository. Flint Geothermal, LLC. https://doi.org/10.15121/1148733
Zehner, Richard. Topographic and Air-Photo Lineaments in Various Locations Related to Geothermal Exploration in Colorado. Flint Geothermal, LLC, February, 1, 2012. Distributed by Geothermal Data Repository. https://doi.org/10.15121/1148733
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Geothermal fluids commonly utilize fault and fractures in competent rocks as conduits for fluid flow. Geothermal exploration involves finding areas of high near-surface temperature gradients, along with a suitable "plumbing system" that can provide the necessary permeability. Geothermal power plants can sometimes be built where temperature and flow rates are high.

This line shapefile is an attempt to use desktop GIS to delineate possible faults and fracture orientations and locations in highly prospective areas prior to an initial site visit. Geochemical sampling and geologic mapping could then be centered around these possible faults and fractures.

To do this, georeferenced topographic maps and aerial photographs were utilized in an existing GIS, using ESRI ArcMap 10.0 software. The USA_Topo_Maps and World_Imagery map layers were chosen from the GIS Server at server.arcgisonline.com, using a UTM Zone 13 NAD27 projection. This line shapefile was then constructed over that which appeared to be through-going structural lineaments in both the aerial photographs and topographic layers, taking care to avoid manmade features such as roads, fence lines, and utility right-of-ways. Still, it is unknown what actual features these lineaments, if they exist, represent.

Although the shapefiles are arranged by county, not all areas within any county have been examined for lineaments. Work was focused on either satellite thermal infrared anomalies, known hot springs or wells, or other evidence of geothermal systems. Finally, lineaments may be displaced somewhat from their actual location, due to such factors as shadow effects with low sun angles in the aerial photographs.

Credits:
These lineament shapefile was created by Geothermal Development Associates, as part of a geothermal geologic reconnaissance performed by Flint Geothermal, LLC, of Denver Colorado.

Use Limitation:
These shapefiles were constructed as an aid to geothermal exploration in preparation for a site visit for field checking. We make no claims as to the existence of the lineaments, their location, orientation, and/or nature.
}, url = {https://gdr.openei.org/submissions/337}, year = {2012}, howpublished = {Geothermal Data Repository, Flint Geothermal, LLC, https://doi.org/10.15121/1148733}, note = {Accessed: 2025-04-24}, doi = {10.15121/1148733} }
https://dx.doi.org/10.15121/1148733

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Data from Feb 1, 2012

Last updated Aug 24, 2021

Submitted Feb 28, 2014

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Flint Geothermal, LLC

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Richard Zehner

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Richard Zehner

Flint Geothermal LLC

DOE Project Details

Project Name Recovery Act: Use Remote Sensing Data (selected visible and infrared spectrums) to locate high temp ground anomalies in Colorado.Confirm heat flow potential w/ on-site temp surveys to drill deep resource wells

Project Lead Mark Ziegenbein

Project Number EE0002828

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