The area was mapped as part of the U.S. Geological Survey program of classifying and evaluating lands in the public domain. Resources of economic interest in the map area include oil, gas, water, phosphate rock, gypsum, and analcime. The area mapped includes the rocks between the Tensleep Sandstone and the Morrison Formation and Tertiary and Quaternary deposits.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1973 |
---|---|
Title | Geologic map of the Phosphate Reserve in the Lander area, Fremont County, Wyoming |
DOI | 10.3133/mf305 |
Authors | Willis L. Rohrer |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Miscellaneous Field Studies Map |
Series Number | 305 |
Index ID | mf305 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |