Caballo and Polvadera Roadless Areas, New Mexico
Journal Article
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· U.S. Geol. Surv., Prof. Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7174236
A mineral-resource survey has been conducted for the Caballo and Polvadera Roadless Areas, Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties, New Mexico. These areas, consisting of 38 sq mi in the Jemez Mountains, are located in the Santa Fe National Forest north of the town of Los Alamos. The rocks in the study areas are chiefly volcanic with minor volcaniclastic sedimentary rocks. There is little promise for the occurrence of mineral or fossil fuel resources in the areas. There has been no mining activity within the roadless areas and chemical analyses of stream-sediment samples show no significant anomalous concentrations of metals. There has been some interest in geothermal resources near the Polvadera Roadless Area and a KGRA (Known Geothermal Resource Area) extends into the southwestern corner of the area. This area has been classified as having probable geothermal-resource potential.
- Research Organization:
- Geological Survey
- OSTI ID:
- 7174236
- 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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