Basis for focus area |
High W concentrations in heavy-mineral concentrates from stream-sediment sampling (Nowlan and others, 1987; Nowlan and others, 1990). |
Identified resources |
None. |
Production |
None. |
Status |
Unknown. |
Estimated resources |
Unknown. |
Geologic maps |
Hussey (1983), scale 1:62,500; Creasy (1979), scale 1:62:500; Pankiwskyj (1978a, b), scale 1:62,500. |
Geophysical data |
Inadequate Rank 4 and 5 aeromagnetic and aeroradiometric coverage. |
Favorable rocks and structures |
Limestone in early Paleozoic strata. |
Deposits |
None. |
Evidence from mineral occurrences |
Potential from mineral system/deposit type. |
Geochemical evidence |
High tungsten in heavy-mineral concentrates from stream-sediment sampling (Nowlan and others, 1987, 1990). |
Geophysical evidence |
Unknown. |
Evidence from other sources |
Unknown. |
Cover thickness and description |
Most of area is covered with glacial till. Outcrops are scarce. |
Authors |
John F. Slack. |
New data needs |
Detailed (1:24,000 scale) mapping, geochemistry, and geophysical surveys. |
Geologic mapping and modeling needs |
1:24,000 scale mapping to complete the area. |
Geophysical survey and modeling needs |
High resolution aeromagnetic and aeroradiometric coverage. |
Digital elevation data needs |
Lidar complete. |