Unique values of OBSMETHOD
| Value | Number of Occurrences |
|---|---|
| synthesis from multiple sources | 50495 |
| indirect method (inferred from regional-scale map) | 33454 |
| remotely sensed data | 7120 |
| digital conversion from published source | 4310 |
| direct observation | 2246 |
| outcrop observation | 756 |
| synthesis of multiple published descriptions | 617 |
| indirect method | 82 |