The data resource table contains a list of geospatial layers currently displayed in our Interactive Carbon Atlas. Many of the GIS layers were created by the BSCSP, however there are numerous excellent information sources online. We include links on this page to some of our sources where you can download the data directly or learn more about regional GIS resources. The sortable table below includes links to metadata and methodology.
| Data Layer | Description | Data Source | Theme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrestrial Sink - Soil Carbon |
Statewide estimates of agricultural soil carbon fluxes produced using the Century biogeochemical model. |
BSCSP | Metadata | Carbon Sequestration Capacity |
| Emission Sources |
Stationary Carbon Dioxide Sources - million metric tons per year; proportional symbol shown relative to emission rate |
BSCSP | Metadata; Methodology | BSCSP Data and Regional Infrastructure |
| Geologic Sink - Saline Formations |
Estimated CO2 storage capacity in saline formations at the province level in million metric tons |
BSCSP, methods described in the 2010 National Carbon Atlas | Metadata | Carbon Sequestration Capacity |
| Geologic Sink - Coal Seams |
Estimated storage volume in unmineable coal seams, metric tons CO2 |
BSCSP | Metadata | Carbon Sequestration Capacity |
| Energy Use by Type |
Charts showing energy use types by state including coal, natural gas, petroleum, wind, wood products, and hydroelectric. |
BSCSP | BSCSP Data and Regional Infrastructure | |
| Total Energy Consumption |
Annual energy use by state in megawatt hours |
BSCSP | BSCSP Data and Regional Infrastructure | |
| Wyoming and Montana Oil and Gas Fields |
Oil and Gas fields are areas with abundant oil and gas wells located over a large oil and/or gas reservoir. Capacity estimates are per field in metric tons. |
BSCSP; based on cumulative oil production | Metadata | Carbon Sequestration Capacity |
| Earthquake Locations |
GeoRSS feed of real-time, worldwide earthquakes |
USGS Earthquakes Hazards Program | Geology | |
| Regional Faults |
Major geologic fault zones including the eastern limit of the fold-and-thrust belt |
BSCSP | Geology | |
| Structural Arches |
Major Structural Arches or anticlinal folds; map symbol shows the fold axis |
BSCSP | Geology | |
| Coal Fields |
Types of coal based on carbon content which controls its heating ability |
USGS | Geology | |
| Structural Domes |
Major geologic uplifts categorized by material involved; either crystalline basement rock or sedimentary rock |
BSCSP | Geology | |
| Sedimentary Basins |
Major sedimentary basins; features that have subsided and were filled in with large quantities of sediment |
BSCSP | Geology | |
| Basaltic Provinces |
Areas covered by large volume basalt flows in the Pacific Northwest with capacity estimates in metric tons |
BSCSP | Metadata | Carbon Sequestration Capacity |
| Idaho |
Ownership parcels for Federal and State Organizations, and Indian Affairs |
State Agency | Land Ownership | |
| Montana |
Ownership parcels for Federal and State Organizations, and Indian Affairs |
State Agency | Land Ownership | |
| Oregon |
Ownership parcels for Federal and State Organizations, and Indian Affairs |
State Agency | Land Ownership | |
| South Dakota |
Ownership parcels for Federal and State Organizations, and Indian Affairs |
State Agency | Land Ownership | |
| Washington |
Ownership parcels for Federal and State Organizations, and Indian Affairs |
State Agency | Land Ownership | |
| Washington |
Ownership parcels for Federal and State Organizations, and Indian Affairs |
State Agency | Land Ownership | |
| Wyoming |
Ownership parcels for Federal and State Organizations, and Indian Affairs |
State Agency | Land Ownership | |
| Big Sky Project Locations |
Geographic locations of Big Sky Carbon Sequestration Partnership Projects, all project phases. |
BSCSP | Metadata | BSCSP Data and Regional Infrastructure |