Geomorphology & Soils

GGI completed geomorphic mapping and soil stratigraphic studies in support of numerous environmental, archeological, water rights, spring inventory, geologic mapping and paleontological investigations.

These projects include geomorphic mapping and analysis of sediment transport through canyons in the vicinity of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), evaluation of the geomorphic context and delineation of soil stratigraphic relationships for archaeological sites in northern and central NM, soils analyses for wetlands delineation and mitigation projects, slope stability and seismic hazard analyses, and stratigraphic analysis of Pleistocene fossil localities.

GGI collaborates with LANL and New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources (NMBGMR) in geomorphic and geologic mapping projects, including mapping of the Valles Caldera National Preserve (Valle Toledo, Valle San Antonio, Bland Quadrangles) and STATEMAP projects (Lobo Springs, Seboyeta, Grants).

Services:

• Geomorphic Mapping

• Geoarcheology

• Soil Investigations

• Fluvial Geomorphology

• Sediment and Contaminant Transport

• Dendrochronology

• Litigation Support & Expert Witness Testimony

Selected Projects:

• Geomorphic Mapping, Analysis of Sediment and Contaminant transport, Los Alamos National Laboratory (1998 to 2015)

• New Mexico’s Geologic Mapping Program

• Zuni Spring Inventory (2007-2009)

• Geoarchaeology Investigations, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) (2002 to 2005)

• Geoarchaeology Investigation, Paseo del Norte extension, Petroglyph National Monument, Albuquerque, NM (2005)

• Valles Caldera National Preserve, NM (2007)