Mineral resource potential map of the Whitewater Wilderness Study Area, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, California

Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 1478-A
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Abstract

Geological, geochemical, and geophysical evidence, together with a 'review of historical mining and prospecting activities, suggests that most of the Whitewater Wilderness Study Area has low potential for all types of mineral and energy resources- including precious and base metals, building stone and aggregate, fossil fuels, radioactive-mineral resources, and geothermal resources. One small area in the southern part of the study area shows evidence of gold and silver mineralization, and this locality has a low to moderate potential for the discovery of low-grade gold and silver resources.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Mineral resource potential map of the Whitewater Wilderness Study Area, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, California
Series title Miscellaneous Field Studies Map
Series number 1478
Chapter A
DOI 10.3133/mf1478A
Year Published 1982
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Description Report: 6 p.; Plate: 46.59 x 35.75 inches
Country United States
State California
County Riverside County, San Bernardino County
Other Geospatial Whitewater Wilderness Study Area
Scale 24
Online Only (Y/N) N
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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