Big Sandy, West Elliotts Creek, and Reed Brake Roadless Areas, Alabama

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

OSTI ID:7013604

Patterson, S H; Armstrong, M K

Mineral surveys done in 1979-1980 in the Big Sandy, West Elliotts Creek, and Reed Brake Roadless Areas, Alabama, indicate that the areas have little promise for the occurrence of metallic mineral resources. The three areas, however, have a probable potential for oil or gas. Probable coal resource potential exists in the Big Sandy and the West Elliotts Creek Roadless Areas. Clay and abundant sand resources occur in the roadless areas. Clayey sand has been used to stabilize USFS roads and in road grade construction. The clay and sand have little value as mineral resources because these commodities are abundant elsewhere in the region.

• Research Organization: Geological Survey
• OSTI ID: 7013604
• 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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