Program LPI Contribution No. 1920 Monday, June 13, 2016 INTRODUCTION, PROGRAMMATICS, AND TECHNICAL METHODS 8:30 a.m. Building 3 Conference Room Chair: David Williams 8:30 a.m. Skinner J. A. Jr. * Welcome and Logistics 8:45 a.m. Williams D. A. * Remarks from the Geologic Mapping Subcommittee (GEMS) Chair 9:00 a.m. Skinner J. A. Jr. * Remarks from the USGS Map Coordinator 9:15 a.m. Noble, S. * Remarks from NASA HQ 9:30 a.m. Hare T. * Updates on GIS and Community Data Sets 9:45 a.m. Nass A. * van Gasselt S. Hargitai H. Hare T. Manaud N. Karachevtseva I. Kersten E. Roatsch T. Wählisch M. Kereszturi A. Planetary Cartography as Integral Discipline in Planetary Sciences: From Planetary Mapping to Map Production [#7021] Cartography is one of the most important communication channels between users of spatial information and laymen as well as the open public alike. We invite colleagues to discuss concepts and topics for joint future collaboration and research. 10:00 a.m. BREAK / POSTERS Monday, June 13, 2016 INNER PLANET DELIGHT: MERCURY AND THE MOON 10:30 a.m. Building 3 Conference Room Chair: David Williams 10:30 a.m. Kinczyk M. J. * Prockter L. M. Byrne P. K. Denevi B. W. Ostrach L. R. Head J. W. III Fassett C. I. Whitten J. L. Thomas R. J. Buczkowski D. L. Hynek B. M. Blewett D. T. Ernst C. M. Preparing the First Global Geological Map of Mercury [#7027] Previous to the MESSENGER spacecraft mission to Mercury, only half the globe was mapped using the Mariner 10 spacecraft imagery. Preparation of the new global geological map is discussed. 10:45 a.m. Buczkowski D. L. * Goosmann E. Denevi B. W. Ernst C. M. Fasset C. I. Byrne P. K. A Geologic Map of the Caloris Basin, Mercury [#7039] We present a geologic map of the Caloris basin, which will serve to synthesize the results of previous studies into a contextual framework for quickly viewing the thematic research that has been performed on this interesting region. 11:00 a.m. Hynek B. M. * Robbins S. J. Mueller K. Gemperline J. Osterloo M. K. Thomas R. Unlocking Mercury’s Geological History with Detailed Mapping of Rembrandt Basin: Year 2 [#7023] We have completed a draft geologic map of the Rembrandt basin on Mercury to reveal the impact, tectonic, and volcanic histories in this complex region of Mercury. 11:15 a.m. Ostrach L. R. * Mest S. C. Prockter L. M. Petro N. E. Byrne P. K. Creation of a New Geologic Map of the Borealis Quadrangle (H-1) on Mercury [#7019] Introduction to our selected PDART15 proposal that will create a new Borealis Quadrangle (H-1) map of Mercury, for which mapping will begin in FY17. 11:30 a.m. Yingst R. A. * Chuang F. C. Berman D. C. Mest S. C. Geologic Mapping of the Planck Quadrangle of the Moon (LQ29) [#7008] As part of a new systematic lunar geologic mapping effort, we have submitted a 1:2,500,000-scale geologic map of the lunar Planck Quadrangle (lunar quadrangle 29). 11:45 a.m. Mest S. C. * Berman D. C. Petro N. E. Yingst R. A. Update on Geologic Mapping of the Lunar South Pole Quadrangle (LQ-30) [#7045] We are using recently acquired image, spectral, and topographic data to map the geology of the lunar south pole quadrangle (LQ-30). 12:00 p.m. BREAK / POSTERS / LUNCH Monday, June 13, 2016 MARS POTPOURRI I: SMALL- AND INTERMEDIATE-SCALE MAPPING OF VOLCANIC PROVINCES AND THEIR PERIPHERY 1:30 p.m. Building 3 Conference Room Chair: David Williams 1:30 p.m. Crown D. A. * Berman D. C. Chuang F. C. Platz T. Geologic Mapping of Volcanic Regions on Mars: Investigations of Southern Tharsis Lava Flow Fields and the Alba Mons Summit [#7031] This research examines styles of volcanism and the geologic histories in two parts of the Tharsis volcanic province on Mars, southern Tharsis lava flow fields and the summit region of Alba Mons. 1:45 p.m. Garry W. B. * Williams D. A. Bleacher J. E. Geologic Mapping of Arsia and Pavonis Montes, Mars [#7028] We will update the progress on mapping the geology of Arsia and Pavonis Montes on Mars. 2:00 p.m. Mohr K. J. * Williams D. A. Bleacher J. E. Garry W. B. Geologic Mapping of Ascraeus Mons, Mars [#7015] Preliminary geologic mapping of Ascraeus Mons shows diverse lava flow morphologies on the flanks, rift aprons, and plains of the volcano. 2:15 p.m. Mouginis-Mark P. J. * Hamilton C. W. 1:175K Mapping of Hrad Vallis, Mars [#7005] Our high resolution mapping of Hrad Vallis implies a complex history for the region, alternating between episodes of aqueous flooding and volcanic eruptions. 2:30 p.m. Weitz C. M. * Berman D. Rodriguez A. Bishop J. L. Geologic Mapping and Studies of Diverse Deposits at Noctis Labyrinthus, Mars [#7029] We are mapping 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 using CRISM data. 2:45 p.m. Berman D. C. * Palmero Rodriguez J. A. Weitz C. M. Crown D. A. Geologic Mapping in Xanthe Terra, Mars [#7032] We present the current version of our geologic map of MTM quadrangles 00042 and 00047. 3:00 p.m. Fortezzo C. M. * Gullickson A. L. Rodriguez J. A. P. Platz T. Kumar P. S. Year 3 Geologic Mapping in Central Valles Marineris, Mars [#7038] In year 3 we mapped the west side of central Valles Marineris, Mars. We split landslide orientations into typical terrestrial categories including flows, slides, spreads, and falls. We continued work on the ILD using bedding orientations and CRISM. 3:15 p.m. Chojnacki M. * Hynek B. M. Black S. R. Hoover R. Martin J. R. Geology Mapping of the Coprates Chasma (MEM -15057), Mars: Year 2 [#7042] The primary objective of this effort is to produce a geologic map of the Coprates chasma quadrangle (MTM-15057) at the 1:500,000-scale to be submitted for peer-review and publication by the USGS. 3:30 p.m. Anderson R. C. * Dohm J. M. Robbins S. Schroeder J. Completion and Submission of the Terra Sirenum Map Project [#7014] We have completed and plan to submit a detailed 1:5,000,000-scale geologic map of the Terra Sirenum region, which includes mapping stratigraphic units and identifying tectonic, erosional, depositional, and impact structures. 3:45 p.m. BREAK / POSTERS Monday, June 13, 2016 COMMUNITY DISCUSSION I 4:15 p.m. Building 3 Conference Room Open Panel for the Discussion of Status, Issues, and Concerns of the Planetary Geologic Mapping Community. Tuesday, June 14, 2016 MARS POTPOURRI II: SMALL- AND INTERMEDIATE-SCALE HIGHLAND, HIGHLAND-LOWLAND TRANSITION, AND BASINS 8:30 a.m. Building 3 Conference Room Chair: David Williams 8:30 a.m. Weitz C. M. * Wilson S. A. Irwin R. P. III Grant J. A. Geologic Mapping to Constrain the Sources and Timing of Fluvial Activity in Western Ladon Basin, Mars [#7025] We are mapping two quadrangles in Margaritifer Terra (–15032 and –20032) to define the evolution of the western Ladon basin region as it relates to fluvial/alluvial events occurring on surrounding surfaces. 8:45 a.m. Wilson S. A. * Grant J. A. Geologic Mapping in Southern Margaritifer Terra on Mars: Constraining the Timing of Fluvial Activity in Nirgal Vallis [#7034] This study investigates the nature and volume of the deposit on the floor of Uzboi Vallis at the mouth of Nirgal Vallis using MOLA and HiRISE data. 9:00 a.m. Seelos K. D. * Seelos F. P. Buczkowski D. L. Viviano-Beck C. E. Mapping Laterally Extensive Phyllosilicates in West Margaritifer Terra Mars [#7043] Clay minerals found in stratigraphic sequences have been used to support the idea of widespread precipitation and pedogenic weathering during a warmer, wetter climate era on early Mars. 9:15 a.m. Mest S. C. * Crown D. A. Michalski J. Chuang F. C. Price Blount K. Bleamaster L. F. Dissection of Volcanic and Sedimentary Plains Around Upper Dao and Niger Valles, Northeast Hellas, Mars [#7044] The eastern rim of Hellas and the surrounding highlands have been modified by numerous processes that provide a record that spans most of the Martian time-scale. 9:30 a.m. Burr D. M. * Jacobsen R. E. Lefort A. Borden R. M. Boyd A. S. Continuing to Characterize the History of a Diverse Inverted Landscape: Mapping of the Aeolis Dorsa Region, Mars [#7013] Continued mapping of the Aeolis Dorsa region, Mars, is revealing a myriad of geological paleoprocesses, including fluvial, aeolian, and tectonic. Mapping of the inverted fluvial landforms is complete; upcoming work will focus on aeolian and tectonic. 9:45 a.m. Anderson R. C. Parker T. J. * Schroeder J. F. Conversion of Seven Completed Maps into ArcGIS for Publication [#7036] We plan to convert seven 1:500K maps of East Acidalia and Argyre Planitia as two 1:1M scale maps of these regions, begun in the early and mid 90s, in two years. We will start with East Acidalia the first year and conclude with Argyre during year two. 10:00 a.m. Hargitai H. I. * Gulick V. C. Glines N. A Global Survey of the Fluvial Islands of Mars [#7011] We map streamlined landforms on Mars globally. 10:15 a.m. BREAK / POSTERS Tuesday, June 14, 2016 MARS POTPOURRI II: LARGE-SCALE MAPPING OF LANDING SITES AND STRATIFIED UNITS 10:30 a.m. Building 3 Conference Room Chair: David Williams 10:30 a.m. Fortezzo C.