The Alaska Mineral Resource Assessment Program: Background information to accompany folio of geologic and mineral resource maps of the Ambler River quadrangle, Alaska
Circular
793
By: Charles F. Mayfield, I.L. Tailleur, N. R. Albert, Inyo Ellersieck, Donald Grybeck, and S. W. Hackett
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Abstract
The Ambler River quadrangle, consisting of 14,290 km2 (5,520 mi2) in northwest Alaska, was investigated by an interdisciplinary research team for the purpose of assessing the mineral resource potential of the quadrangle. This report provides background information for a folio of maps on the geology, reconnaissance geochemistry, aeromagnetics, Landsat imagery, and mineral resource evaluation of the quadrangle. A summary of the geologic history, radiometric dates, and fossil localities and a comprehensive bibliography are also included. The quadrangle contains jade reserves, now being mined, and potentially significant resources of copper, zinc, lead, and silver.
Suggested Citation
Mayfield, C.F., Tailleur, I., Albert, N., Ellersieck, I., Grybeck, D., and Hackett, S.W., 1983, The Alaska Mineral Resource Assessment Program: Background information to accompany folio of geologic and mineral resource maps of the Ambler River quadrangle, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 793, iv, 31 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/cir793.
ISSN: 2330-5703 (online)
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | The Alaska Mineral Resource Assessment Program: Background information to accompany folio of geologic and mineral resource maps of the Ambler River quadrangle, Alaska |
| Series title | Circular |
| Series number | 793 |
| DOI | 10.3133/cir793 |
| Year Published | 1983 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Description | iv, 31 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Other Geospatial | Ambler River quadrangle |