Fossil Ridge Wilderness study area, Colorado

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

OSTI ID:7012999

DeWitt, E; Kluender, S E

The Fossil Ridge Wilderness Study Area, approximately 20 mi northeast of Gunnison in central Colorado, was studied and its mineral-resource potential assessed during 1982. Portions of the study area have substantiated resource potential for gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, molybdenum, uranium, thorium, rare-earth elements, and high-calcium limestone. Much of the area has a probable resource potential for the preceding commodities as well as for tin. Various other elements are found in anomalous concentrations within the study area, but there is little likelihood for their occurrence in amounts sufficient to constitute resources. Exploration, especially for molybdenum, gold, and uranium, has been active in the past and is expected to continue in the future. No potential for fossil fuel resources was identified in this study.

• Research Organization: Geological Survey
• OSTI ID: 7012999
• Journal Information: U.S. Geol. Surv., Prof. Pap.; (United States), Journal Name: U.S. Geol. Surv., Prof. Pap.; (United States) Vol. 1:1300; ISSN XGPPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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