Studies related to wilderness-wilderness areas: mineral resources of the Charles Sheldon wilderness study area, Humboldt and Washoe Counties, Nevada, and Lake and Harney Counties, Oregon
A mineral survey of the Charles Sheldon wilderness study area, located in Humboldt and Washoe Counties, Nevada, and Lake and Harney Counties, Oregon, was conducted in 1974 and 1975. The mineral resource potential was evaluated by geological, geochemical, and geophysical studies by the US Geological Survey, and by the examination of mines, prospects, and other mineralized localities by the US Bureau of Mines. The investigation identified several areas of significant mineral potential within the study area which includes the Charles Sheldon Antelope Range and the Sheldon National Antelope Refuge. The Virgin Valley area contains reserves of precious opal, small quantities of decorative building stone, and low-grade uranium resources. The investigation indicates that there are several areas of potential for the discovery at depth of mercury and for base and complex precious metal sulfide deposits within the study area. Reservoir temperatures, estimated from the analysis of thermal springs, suggest that the area has low-to-moderate potential for geothermal resources. The potential for oil, gas, or coal is very low.
- Research Organization:
- Geological Survey, Washington, DC (USA); Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6791269
- Report Number(s):
- USGS-OFR-78-1002
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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