Mineral resources potential map of the Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area, Pima County, Arizona

A mineral resource assessment of the Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area was conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Bureau of Mines. The area was evaluated for its mineral potential by analysis of geochemical samples by the U.S. Geological Survey and by examination of mines, prospects, and mineralized areas by the U.S. Bureau of Mines. The Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area has a low potential for minerals and little surficial indication of potential for oil, gas, or geothermal energy. Assignment of a low potential is based on consideration of geologic environments where mineral and other resources might be expected.