Indian Heaven Roadless Area, Washington

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · U.S. Geol. Surv., Prof. Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6968542

Church, S E; Barnes, D J

On the basis of geologic, geochemical, and mining activity surveys in 1981, the Indian Heaven Roadless Area offers little promise for the occurrence of metallic or nonmetallic mineral resources. Preliminary investigations of the geothermal potential of the area are inconclusive; however, a hot spring is located approximately 10 mi south of the roadless area, and the data indicate an aquifer of unknown extent at a temperature of less than 212/sup 0/F. Geothermal lease applications were filed on about 23.5 sq mi of the roadless area in 1982 indicating potential interest in the development of a geothermal resource. In addition, about 39 sq mi of the roadless area have been leased for oil and gas exploration.

• Research Organization: Geological Survey
• OSTI ID: 6968542
• Journal Information: U.S. Geol. Surv., Prof. Pap.; (United States), Journal Name: U.S. Geol. Surv., Prof. Pap.; (United States) Vol. 2:1300; ISSN XGPPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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