USGS Mineral Resources Program--Supporting Stewardship of America's Natural Resources

Kropschot, S.J.

doi:10.3133/cir1289

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“…Legislation to establish the U.S. Geological Survey for "classification of the public lands, and examination of the geological structure, mineral resources, and products of the national domain" was included in the bill appropriating funds for the Federal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1879. Since that time, the USGS has studied and provided impartial information on the occurrence, quality, quantity, and availability of mineral resources (Kropschot, 2006). Mineral resource assessments are one way in which this information is communicated.…”

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A compilation of spatial digital databases for selected U.S. Geological Survey nonfuel mineral resource assessments for parts of Idaho and Montana

Carlson¹,

Zientek²,

Causey³

et al. 2007

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This report compiles selected results from 13 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) mineral resource assessment studies conducted in Idaho and Montana into consistent spatial databases that can be used in a geographic information system. The 183 spatial databases represent areas of mineral potential delineated in these studies and include attributes on mineral deposit type, level of mineral potential, certainty, and a reference. The assessments were conducted for five 1° x 2° quadrangles (Butte, Challis, Choteau, Dillon, and Wallace), several U.S. Forest Service (USFS) National Forests (including Challis, Custer, Gallatin, Helena, and Payette), and one Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Area (Dillon). The data contained in the spatial databases are based on published information: no new interpretations are made. This digital compilation is part of an ongoing effort to provide mineral resource information formatted for use in spatial analysis. In particular, this is one of several reports prepared to address USFS needs for science information as forest management plans are revised in the Northern Rocky Mountains.

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