Mineral resource potential map of the Muddy Mountains Wilderness Study Area, Clark County, Nevada
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Abstract
The Muddy Mountains Wilderness Study Area (WSA 050-0229), Clark County, Nevada, has a high potential for mineral deposits of calcium borates and lithium. The known and potential mineral deposits are concentrated in the east-central and south-central parts of the study area (see map). Zeolites (in particular clinoptilolite) are present in some tuff beds throughout much of the study area, and this resource potential is probably moderate to high. Stream-sediment sampling suggests that the Muddy Mountains area has little potential for mineral deposits of metals (other than lithium). Clay minerals are mined at one locality in the (!rea (see map). Building stone and silica sand have moderate to low potential in some places. Oil and gas potential within the study area is low, but complete evaluation of its potential is not possible without drilling.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Mineral resource potential map of the Muddy Mountains Wilderness Study Area, Clark County, Nevada |
| Series title | Miscellaneous Field Studies Map |
| Series number | 1458 |
| Chapter | C |
| DOI | 10.3133/mf1458C |
| Year Published | 1982 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | Report: 11 p.; Plate: 43.58 x 21.94 inches |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark County |
| Other Geospatial | Muddy Mountains Wilderness Study Area |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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