Geological, geochemical, and geophysical evidence, together with a 'review of historical mining and prospecting activities, suggests that most of the Whitewater Wilderness Study Area has low potential for all types of mineral and energy resources- including precious and base metals, building stone and aggregate, fossil fuels, radioactive-mineral resources, and geothermal resources. One small area in the southern part of the study area shows evidence of gold and silver mineralization, and this locality has a low to moderate potential for the discovery of low-grade gold and silver resources.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1982 |
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Title | Mineral resource potential map of the Whitewater Wilderness Study Area, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, California |
DOI | 10.3133/mf1478A |
Authors | Jonathan C. Matti, Brett F. Cox, Curtis M. Obi, Robert E. Powell, Margaret Hinkle, Andrew Griscom, Edward L. McHugh |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Miscellaneous Field Studies Map |
Series Number | 1478 |
Index ID | mf1478A |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |