Program Lunar and Planetary Institute 3600 Bay Area Boulevard Houston TX 77058-1113 Planetary Geologic Mappers Annual Meeting June 12–14, 2018 • Knoxville, Tennessee Institutional Support Lunar and Planetary Institute Universities Space Research Association Convener Devon Burr Earth and Planetary Sciences Department, University of Tennessee Knoxville Science Organizing Committee David Williams, Chair Arizona State University Devon Burr Earth and Planetary Sciences Department, University of Tennessee Knoxville Robert Jacobsen Earth and Planetary Sciences Department, University of Tennessee Knoxville Bradley Thomson Earth and Planetary Sciences Department, University of Tennessee Knoxville Abstracts for this meeting are available via the meeting website at https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/pgm2018/ Abstracts can be cited as Author A. B. and Author C. D. (2018) Title of abstract. In Planetary Geologic Mappers Annual Meeting, Abstract #XXXX. LPI Contribution No. 2066, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston. Guide to Sessions Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:00 a.m. Strong Hall Meeting Room Introduction and Mercury and Venus Maps 1:00 p.m. Strong Hall Meeting Room Mars Maps 5:30 p.m. Strong Hall Poster Area Poster Session: 2018 Planetary Geologic Mappers Meeting Wednesday, June 13, 2018 8:30 a.m. Strong Hall Meeting Room GIS and Planetary Mapping Techniques and Lunar Maps 1:15 p.m. Strong Hall Meeting Room Asteroid, Dwarf Planet, and Outer Planet Satellite Maps Thursday, June 14, 2018 8:30 a.m. Strong Hall Optional Field Trip to Appalachian Mountains Program Tuesday, June 12, 2018 INTRODUCTION AND MERCURY AND VENUS MAPS 9:00 a.m. Strong Hall Meeting Room Chairs: David Williams Devon Burr 9:00 a.m. Williams D. A. * Introduction and Welcome 9:05 a.m. Burr D. M. * Logistics 9:15 a.m. Skinner J. A. * Report from the U.S.G.S. Planetary Geologic Mapping Coordinator 9:45 a.m. Ostrach L. R. * Mest S. C. Prockter L. M. Petro N. E. Byrne P. K. 2018 Update on the Geologic Map of the Borealis Quadrangle (H-1) on Mercury [#7010] We present the current mapping progress of the Borealis Quadrangle (H-1). 10:05 a.m. Whitten J. L. * Fassett C. I. Ostrach L. R. Geologic Map of the Derain (H-10) Quadrangle on Mercury: The Challenges of Consistently Mapping the Intercrater Plains Unit [#7027] We present the initial mapping of the H-10 quadrangle on Mercury, a region that was imaged for the first time by MESSENGER. Geologic map with assist with further characterization of the intercrater plains and their possible formation mechanism(s). 10:25 a.m. Buczkowski D. L. * McGowan E. M. McGill G. E. Geology of the Lachesis Tessera Quadrangle (V-18), Venus [#7018] We present a first draft of the geologic map of the Lachesis Tessera (V-18) quadrangle completed by George McGill. 10:45 a.m. Poster Preview Each presenter will have one minute to summarize their poster and may present one slide. 11:00 a.m. Lunch Tuesday, June 12, 2018 MARS MAPS 1:00 p.m. Strong Hall Meeting Room Chair: David Williams 1:00 p.m. Weitz C. M. * Berman D. C. Rodriguez A. P. Bishop J. L. Geologic Mapping and Studies of Diverse Deposits at Noctis Labyrinthus, Mars [#7006] We are mapping the western portion of Noctis Labyrinthus (–6 to –14°N, –99.5 to –95.0°W) at 1:500,000 scale, which includes some of the most diverse mineralogies identified on Mars using CRISM data. 1:20 p.m. Mohr K. J. * Williams D. A. Garry W. B. Bleacher J. E. Preliminary Volcanic Feature Analysis of Olympus Mons and Ascraeus Mons, Mars [#7007] Geologic mapping has shown similar volcanic features observed on Olympus and Ascraeus Mons. These features are found on the same flanks, suggesting a similar evolutionary process for formation of the edifices. 1:40 p.m. Ackiss S. E. * Campbell A. Suda M. Horgan B. H. Geomorphologic Mapping of a Possible Hesperian Subglacial Environment in the Sisyphi Montes, Mars [#7011] Lets map and see if / The Sisyphi Montes, Mars / Could be subglacial. 2:00 p.m. Jacobsen R. E. * Burr D. M. Peel S. E. Borden R. M. Boyd A. S. Understanding the History of a Diverse Inverted Landscape: Summary and Plan for Finishing the 1:500k Geologic Map of Aeolis Dorsa, Mars [#7014] The Aeolis Dorsa region, Mars, consists of highlands and transitional units of the late Noachian, and aeolian/volcaniclastic deposits interleaved with fluvial and lacustrine deposits formed during the Hesperian and Amazonian periods. 2:20 p.m. Berman D. C. * Weitz C. M. Rodriguez J. A. P. Crown D. A. Geologic Mapping of Mars Transverse Mercator Quadrangles 00042 and 00047 [#7019] We are conducting geologic mapping of the source region of Shalbatana Vallis, Mars. 2:40 p.m. Thomson B. J. * Buczkowski D. L. Crumpler L. S. Seelos K. D. Geologic Mapping at 1:60k Scale of Western Aeolis Mons, Gale Crater [#7020] Water flows on ground / Can’t move enough sediment / To build a tall mound. 3:00 p.m. Break 3:15 p.m. Skinner J. A. Jr. * Fortezzo C. M. Final Stages of the 1:24,000-Scale Geologic Mapping of Basin Deposits Exposed in Hadriacus Cavi, Mars [#7022] This abstract presents a brief summary of the surface and section characteristics of a type area for stratified deposits exposed in Hadriacus Cavi (78.0°E, –27.3°N), Mars based on 1:24,000 scale geologic mapping and stratigraphic analyses. 3:35 p.m. Seelos K. D. * Ackiss S. E. Seelos F. P. McBeck J. A. Buczkowski D. L. Hash C. D. Viviano C. E. Murchie S. L. Mineralogy of Huygens Basin, Mars: A Transect of Noachian Highlands Crust [#7023] Huygens crater represents a unique probe of the Noachain crust in the Hellas rim region. We have identified four mineralogic units within a morphologic context to understand the ancient martian highlands. 3:55 p.m. Garry W. B. * Williams D. A. Dapremont A. M. Shean D. E. The 1:1,000,000 Geologic Map of Arsia Mons, Mars [#7028] We have mapped the volcanic and glacial units on Arsia Mons volcano, Mars. 4:15 p.m. Mest S. C. * Crown D. A. Michalski J. Chuang F. C. Price Blount K. Bleamaster L. F. Investigations of Volcanic and Volatile-Driven Processes Northeast of Hellas Basin, Mars [#7029] We are mapping the geologic units and features in three MTM quadrangles northeast of Hellas basin at 1:1M scale. The area displays evidence for volcanism and widespread volatile-related modification of the surface. 4:35 p.m. Huff A. E. * Skinner J. A. Jr. Completion of the 1:1,500,000-Scale Geologic Map of Western Libya Montes and Northwestern Tyrrhena Terra [#7033] Final progress report on the 1:1,500,000-scale mapping of western Libya Montes and northwestern Tyrrhena Terra. The final unit names, labels, and descriptions are reported as well as the methodology for age determinations and brief geologic history. 4:55 p.m. Discussion Tuesday, June 12, 2018 POSTER SESSION: 2018 PLANETARY GEOLOGIC MAPPERS MEETING 5:30 p.m. Strong Hall Poster Area Okubo C. H. High-Resolution Geologic Mapping in Eastern Candor Chasma: 2018 Status Report [#7002] This abstract summarizes current results from ongoing large-scale structural and geologic mapping in the northern Nia Mensa region of Candor Chasma in Valles Marineris, Mars. Crown D. A. Berman D. C. Scheidt S. P. Hauber E. Geologic Mapping Investigations of Alba Mons, Mars [#7005] Geologic mapping of the summit region and western flank of Alba Mons at 1:1M-scale is revealing sequences of volcanic, tectonic, impact, and degradation processes that have formed and modified the northernmost of the Tharsis volcanoes. Keszthelyi L. P. Huff A. E. Completing the Geologic Mapping of Athabasca Valles, Mars [#7012] Its baaaack! With some help from more experienced mappers, this highly delinquent map is rapidly approaching submission. And Athabasca Valles and surroundings remain as fascinating as ever. Wolak J. M. Patterson A. B. Smith S. D. Robbins N. N. High-Resolution Geologic Mapping of Martian Terraced Fan Deposits [#7015] This abstract documents our initial progress (year 1) mapping terraced fan features on Mars. Our objective is to investigate the role of fluids during fan formation and produce the first high-resolution geologic map (1:18k) of a terraced fan. Emran A. King D. T. Jr. Marzen L. J. Coker C. W. Wright S. P. Remote Sensing Characterization of Siloe Patera, Mars [#7017] We interpret a variety of surficial geology from combining morphology and thermal inertia of Siloe Patera, Mars. Peel S. E. Burr D. M. Enigmatic Sedimentary Deposits Within Partially Exhumed Impact Craters in the Aeolis Dorsa Region, Mars: Evidence for Past Crater Lakes [#7030] We mapped enigmatic sedimentary deposits within five partially exhumed impact craters within the Aeolis Dorsa Region of Mars. Ten units have been identified and are found to be consistent with deposition within and adjacent to lacustrine systems. Trautman M. R. Malhotra S. Nainan C. Kim R. M. Bui B. X. Sadaqathullah S. Sharma P. Gallegos N. Law E. S. Day B. H. NASA’s Solar System Treks Image Mosaic Pipeline [#7032] This study details the efforts of the NASA Solar System Treks project to design a framework for automated systems capable of producing quality mosaics from high resolution orbital imagery. The primary focus is on NAC, CTX, and HiRISE imagery. Kinczyk M. J. Byrne P. K. Prockter L. M. Denevi B. W. Ostrach L. R. Skinner J. A. Preparing the First Global Geological Map of Mercury [#7031] We present the progress made on producing the global geological map of Mercury and in differentiating geological units within the intercrater plains.