| Abstract: | The Overflow Roadless Area in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia and North Carolina is underlain by complexly folded schist and gneiss of Proterozoic age. A mineral-resource survey found little likelihood for the occurrence of mineral or energy resources in the area. Minor isolated localities of mica pegmatite and amethyst gemstone occur in the area. Gneiss and schist suitable for rock aggregate are present in large quantities, but similar rocks abound outside the area. Natural gas may possibly be present at great depth beneath the overthrust of the Blue Ridge. Further seismic studies and exploratory drilling are needed to evaluate the natural gas potential of this part of the Eastern Overthrust Belt. |
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| Citation Author: | Koeppen, Robert, P.; Davis, Michael, P. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Geological Survey Professional Paper (United States) |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | OVERFLOW ROADLESS AREA, GEORGIA AND NORTH CAROLINA.; 1984; Article; Journal; Geological Survey Professional Paper (United States); Koeppen, Robert, P.; Davis, Michael, P. |
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| Citation Volume: | 1 |
| Citation Year: | 1984 |
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| Text: | OVERFLOW ROADLESS AREA, GEORGIA AND NORTH CAROLINA.; 1984; Article; Journal; Geological Survey Professional Paper (United States); Koeppen, Robert, P.; Davis, Michael, P. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Sun, 1 Jan 1984 00:00 -0600 |
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