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Maps and interpretation of geochemical anomalies in the John Muir Wilderness, Fresno, Inyo, Madera and Mono counties, California

January 1, 1982

A geochemical survey of the John Muir Wilderness was conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey between 1969 and 1978.  The 755-mi2 (1,956-km2) wilderness is located in the central Sierra Nevada, Calif. (fig. 1). Stream-sediment samples were collected at 1,434 sites in the wilderness and immediately adjacent areas.  Analytical data for these samples and a map of smapling sites are presented by du Bray and Dellinger (1980) and Diggles and others (1981).  A geologic map of the area was compiled by du Bray (1981).  These maps and tables present the results of the analysis of geochemical data for lead, zinc, gold, silver, arsenic, chromium, molybdenum, manganese, tungsten, tin, copper, and nickel.  These are elements of economic interest which have historically been found in mineral deposits of the Sierra Nevada or other geologically similar areas.

Publication Year 1982
Title Maps and interpretation of geochemical anomalies in the John Muir Wilderness, Fresno, Inyo, Madera and Mono counties, California
DOI 10.3133/mf1185B
Authors David A. Dellinger, Michael F. Diggles, E. A. Du Bray
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Miscellaneous Field Studies Map
Series Number 1185
Index ID mf1185B
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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