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By Alaska Science Center June 18, 2018

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.

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Descriptions of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences in the Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) are published for individual U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000-scale quadrangles in Alaska (see accompanying map or table) as USGS Open-File Reports and are available for downloading from this site.

These descriptions are divided into fields which describe each mine, prospect, or mineral occurrence. The records in the database are generally for metallic mineral commodities only but also may include certain high value industrial minerals such as barite and rare earth elements. Common industrial minerals such as sand and gravel, crushed stone, and limestone and energy minerals such as peat, coal, oil and gas are not included in this database.

The descriptions in the database were compiled using published literature, unpublished reports and data from various sources including the U.S. Bureau of Mines, the U.S. Geological Survey, and industry. Compilation of this database is an ongoing process and each report is a progress report. We would appreciate comments, corrections or additional information from database users. If one of the incomplete quadrangles is of interest to you, please select it in order to register your interest with the Western Region Mineral Resources Survey.

Alaska Resource Data File quadrangle map
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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.(Public domain.)

Current ARDF Files

Updated March 2018

Additional Files

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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...
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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...
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Legacy K/Ar and 40Ar/39Ar geochronologic data from the Alaska-Aleutian Range batholith of south-central Alaska

Sample descriptions and analytical data for more than 200 K/Ar and 40Ar/39Ar analyses from rocks of the Alaska-Aleutian Range batholith of south-central Alaska are reported here. Samples were collected over a period of 20 years by Bruce R. Reed and Marvin A. Lanphere (both U.S. Geological Survey) as part of their studies of the batholith.
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Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska Resource Data File, Noatak Quadrangle, Alaska

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.
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Donald J. Grybeck, Julie A. Dumoulin
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Alaska Science Center

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.
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Frederic H. Wilson, Stan E. Church, Damon P. Bickerstaff
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file, Naknek quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
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Frederic H. Wilson, Stan E. Church, Damon P. Bickerstaff
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Skagway quadrangle

No abstract available.
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Thomas C. Crafford

Alaska resource data file: Stepovak Bay quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
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S. H. Pilcher

Alaska resource data file: Taylor Mountains quadrangle

No abstract available.
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Travis Hudson

Alaska resource data file: Cordova quadrangle

No abstract available.
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S.W. Nelson

Alaska resource data file: Healy quadrangle

No abstract available.
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D. L. Stevens

Alaska resource data file: Umnak quadrangle

No abstract available.
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Steven H. Pilcher

Alaska resource data file: Chandalar quadrangle

No abstract available.
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Joe Britton

Alaska resource data files: Charley River quadrangle

No abstract available.
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C. E. Cameron

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.

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Alaska Science Center