Mineral resources of the Fish Creek Canyon, Road Canyon, and Mule Canyon Wilderness Study Areas, San Juan County, Utah

Book · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:6582131

Bove, D J; Shawe, D R; Lee, G K; Hanna, W F ^[1]; Jeske, R E ^[2]

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1. Geological Survey, Reston, VA (USA)
2. US Bureau of Mines (US)

This book reports the Fish Creek Canyon (UT-060-204), Road Canyon(UT-060-201), and Mule Canyon (UT-060-205B) Wilderness Study Areas, which comprise 40,160 acres, 52,420 acres, and 5,990 acres, respectively, studied for their mineral endowment. A search of federal, state, and county records showed no current or previous mining-claim activity. No mineral resources were identified during field examination of the study areas. Sandstone and sand and gravel have no unique qualities but could have limited local use for road metal or other construction purposes. However, similar materials are abundant outside the study areas. The three study areas have moderate resource potential for undiscovered oil and gas and low resource potential for undiscovered metals, including uranium and thorium, coal, and geothermal energy.

• OSTI ID: 6582131
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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