SELKIRK ROADLESS AREA, IDAHO.
On the basis of mineral-resource surveys the Selkirk Roadless Area, Idaho has little promise for the occurrence of mineral or energy resources. Molybdenum, lead, uranium, thorium, chromium, tungsten, zirconium, and several rare-earth elements have been detected in panned concentrates from samples of stream sediment, but no minerals containing the first five elements were found in place, nor were any conditions conducive to their concentration found. Zirconium, thorium, and the rare earths occur in sparsely disseminated accessory minerals in granitic rocks and no resource potential is identified. There is no history of mining in the roadless area and there are no oil, gas, mineral, or geothermal leases or current claims.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1984 |
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Title | SELKIRK ROADLESS AREA, IDAHO. |
Authors | Fred K. Miller, John R. Benham |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Geological Survey Professional Paper (United States) |
Index ID | 70014048 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |