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By Alaska Science Center August 18, 2025

The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) site provides descriptions of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences for individual U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000-scale quadrangles in Alaska.

Return to Geology

The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) is a database of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences in Alaska. It contains information compiled from published and unpublished sources from industry, U.S. Bureau of Mines (BOM), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and other government and private sources. ARDF is not a mining claims database.

ARDF is mainly focused on metallic commodities. Common industrial minerals or commodities, such as sand, gravel and crushed stone, and limestone are not included in ARDF, nor are energy minerals such as peat, coal, and oil and gas. However, uranium, thorium, and rare earth elements, as well as some high unit value industrial minerals, such as barite, jade, graphite, and gypsum, are included.

Media
Alaska Resource Data File quadrangle map
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) site provides descriptions of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences for individual U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000-scale quadrangles in Alaska.

Metadata

Data:

Suggested Citation: U.S. Geological Survey, 1996, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) (ver 2.1, May 2024): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P96MMRFD.

Version History:
First release: 1996
Revised: March 2018 (ver. 1.7)
Revised: February 2024 (ver. 2.0)
Revised: May 2024 (ver. 2.1)

Additional Files

Below are other science projects associated with this project.

Map of Alaska with multiple colors throughout the state representative areas of different geology.

Geologic Map of Alaska

In January 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey released the first ever digital geologic map of Alaska. This map reflects more than a century of work and provides a visual context for the abundant mineral and energy resources found throughout the state. The map also is available to use in three different formats: a professional GIS database, a public interactive version via a web browser, and an...
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, Alaska Science Center, Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)
Geologic Map of Alaska

Geologic Map of Alaska

In January 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey released the first ever digital geologic map of Alaska. This map reflects more than a century of work and provides a visual context for the abundant mineral and energy resources found throughout the state. The map also is available to use in three different formats: a professional GIS database, a public interactive version via a web browser, and an...
Learn More

Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF)

The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) is a database of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences in Alaska. It contains information compiled from published and unpublished sources from industry, U.S. Bureau of Mines (BOM), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and other government and private sources. ARDF is not a mining claims database.
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Below are publications associated with this project.

Filter Total Items: 127

Alaska resource data file, new and revised records version 1.7 Alaska resource data file, new and revised records version 1.7

No abstract available.
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file, Noatak quadrangle Alaska resource data file, Noatak quadrangle

This report gives descriptions of the mineral occurrences in the Noatak 1:250,000-scale quadrangle, Alaska. The data presented here are maintained as part of a statewide database on mines, prospects and mineral occurrences throughout Alaska.
Authors
Donald Grybeck, Julie Dumoulin
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Point Lay quadrangle, Alaska Alaska resource data file: Point Lay quadrangle, Alaska

This report gives descriptions of the mineral occurrences in the Point Lay 1:250,000-scale quadrangle, Alaska. The data presented here are maintained as part of a statewide database on mines, prospects and mineral occurrences throughout Alaska.
Authors
Donald Grybeck
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Mount Katmai quadrangle Alaska resource data file: Mount Katmai quadrangle

This report gives descriptions of the mineral occurrences in the Mount Katmai 1:250,000-scale quadrangle, Alaska. The data presented here are maintained as part of a statewide database on mines, prospects and mineral occurrences throughout Alaska.
Authors
Frederic Wilson, Stan Church, Damon Bickerstaff
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Seward quadrangle, Alaska Alaska resource data file: Seward quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
Authors
Jeff Huber, Carol Huber
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Sitka quadrangle, Alaska Alaska resource data file: Sitka quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
Authors
Henry Berg, Donald Grybeck
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Port Alexander quadrangle, Alaska Alaska resource data file: Port Alexander quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
Authors
Donald Grybeck
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Melozitna quadrangle Alaska resource data file: Melozitna quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
David Szumigala, Garth Graham
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Sumdum quadrangle, Alaska Alaska resource data file: Sumdum quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
Authors
Donald Grybeck
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Naknek quadrangle Alaska resource data file: Naknek quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
Frederic Wilson, Stan Church, Damon Bickerstaff
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Sleetmute quadrangle, Alaska Alaska resource data file: Sleetmute quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
Authors
Thomas K. Bundtzen, Marti Miller
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Iditarod quadrangle Alaska resource data file: Iditarod quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
Thomas K. Bundtzen, Marti Miller, Charles Hawley
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Geologic Map of Alaska Geologic Map of Alaska

This is an interactive version of the Alaska geologic map database which allows a user to view and access many features of the database and map through a standard web browser. In other words, there is no need for or knowledge of specialized GIS software.
By
Alaska Science Center

The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) site provides descriptions of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences for individual U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000-scale quadrangles in Alaska.

Return to Geology

The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) is a database of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences in Alaska. It contains information compiled from published and unpublished sources from industry, U.S. Bureau of Mines (BOM), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and other government and private sources. ARDF is not a mining claims database.

ARDF is mainly focused on metallic commodities. Common industrial minerals or commodities, such as sand, gravel and crushed stone, and limestone are not included in ARDF, nor are energy minerals such as peat, coal, and oil and gas. However, uranium, thorium, and rare earth elements, as well as some high unit value industrial minerals, such as barite, jade, graphite, and gypsum, are included.

Media
Alaska Resource Data File quadrangle map
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) site provides descriptions of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences for individual U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000-scale quadrangles in Alaska.

Metadata

Data:

Suggested Citation: U.S. Geological Survey, 1996, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) (ver 2.1, May 2024): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P96MMRFD.

Version History:
First release: 1996
Revised: March 2018 (ver. 1.7)
Revised: February 2024 (ver. 2.0)
Revised: May 2024 (ver. 2.1)

Additional Files

Below are other science projects associated with this project.

Map of Alaska with multiple colors throughout the state representative areas of different geology.

Geologic Map of Alaska

In January 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey released the first ever digital geologic map of Alaska. This map reflects more than a century of work and provides a visual context for the abundant mineral and energy resources found throughout the state. The map also is available to use in three different formats: a professional GIS database, a public interactive version via a web browser, and an...
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, Alaska Science Center, Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)
Geologic Map of Alaska

Geologic Map of Alaska

In January 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey released the first ever digital geologic map of Alaska. This map reflects more than a century of work and provides a visual context for the abundant mineral and energy resources found throughout the state. The map also is available to use in three different formats: a professional GIS database, a public interactive version via a web browser, and an...
Learn More

Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF)

The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) is a database of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences in Alaska. It contains information compiled from published and unpublished sources from industry, U.S. Bureau of Mines (BOM), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and other government and private sources. ARDF is not a mining claims database.
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Below are publications associated with this project.

Filter Total Items: 127

Alaska resource data file, new and revised records version 1.7 Alaska resource data file, new and revised records version 1.7

No abstract available.
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file, Noatak quadrangle Alaska resource data file, Noatak quadrangle

This report gives descriptions of the mineral occurrences in the Noatak 1:250,000-scale quadrangle, Alaska. The data presented here are maintained as part of a statewide database on mines, prospects and mineral occurrences throughout Alaska.
Authors
Donald Grybeck, Julie Dumoulin
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Point Lay quadrangle, Alaska Alaska resource data file: Point Lay quadrangle, Alaska

This report gives descriptions of the mineral occurrences in the Point Lay 1:250,000-scale quadrangle, Alaska. The data presented here are maintained as part of a statewide database on mines, prospects and mineral occurrences throughout Alaska.
Authors
Donald Grybeck
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Mount Katmai quadrangle Alaska resource data file: Mount Katmai quadrangle

This report gives descriptions of the mineral occurrences in the Mount Katmai 1:250,000-scale quadrangle, Alaska. The data presented here are maintained as part of a statewide database on mines, prospects and mineral occurrences throughout Alaska.
Authors
Frederic Wilson, Stan Church, Damon Bickerstaff
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Seward quadrangle, Alaska Alaska resource data file: Seward quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
Authors
Jeff Huber, Carol Huber
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Sitka quadrangle, Alaska Alaska resource data file: Sitka quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
Authors
Henry Berg, Donald Grybeck
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Port Alexander quadrangle, Alaska Alaska resource data file: Port Alexander quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
Authors
Donald Grybeck
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Melozitna quadrangle Alaska resource data file: Melozitna quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
David Szumigala, Garth Graham
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Sumdum quadrangle, Alaska Alaska resource data file: Sumdum quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
Authors
Donald Grybeck
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Naknek quadrangle Alaska resource data file: Naknek quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
Frederic Wilson, Stan Church, Damon Bickerstaff
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Sleetmute quadrangle, Alaska Alaska resource data file: Sleetmute quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
Authors
Thomas K. Bundtzen, Marti Miller
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Iditarod quadrangle Alaska resource data file: Iditarod quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
Thomas K. Bundtzen, Marti Miller, Charles Hawley
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Geologic Map of Alaska Geologic Map of Alaska

This is an interactive version of the Alaska geologic map database which allows a user to view and access many features of the database and map through a standard web browser. In other words, there is no need for or knowledge of specialized GIS software.
By
Alaska Science Center
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