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MOUNT ZIRKEL WILDERNESS AND VICINITY, COLORADO.

January 1, 1984

Several areas of metallic and nonmetallic mineralization have been identified from surface occurrences within the Mount Zirkel Wilderness and vicinity, Colorado. Three areas of probable copper-lead-zinc-silver-gold resource potential, two areas of probable chrome-platinum resource potential, four areas of probable uranium-thorium resource potential, two areas of probable molybdenum resource potential, and one area of probable fluorspar potential were identified. No potential for fossil fuel or geothermal resources was identified.

Publication Year 1984
Title MOUNT ZIRKEL WILDERNESS AND VICINITY, COLORADO.
Authors George L. Snyder, Lowell L. Patten
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Geological Survey Professional Paper (United States)
Index ID 70013572
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse