The Raywood Flat Roadless Areas are situated adjacent to the San Gorgonio Wilderness in the southeastern San Bernardino Mountains, southern California. Geologic, geochemical, and geophysical studies, together with an investigation of mines and prospects, indicate that there is little likelihood for the occurrence of metallic mineral or energy resources in the roadless areas. In the eastern part of the roadless areas, a geochemical survey shows slightly anomalous amounts of lead, copper, molybdenum, tin, and bismuth and suggests that there are small and scattered occurrences of these metals in the bedrock. The inferred mineral occurrences lack the characteristics associated with metal concentrations that would identify resources. Marble and other construction materials occur in the area.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1984 |
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Title | RAYWOOD FLAT ROADLESS AREAS, CALIFORNIA. |
Authors | Jonathan C. Matti, Stephen R. Iverson |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Geological Survey Professional Paper (United States) |
Index ID | 70013575 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |