A compilation of spatial digital databases for selected U.S. Geological Survey nonfuel mineral resource assessments for parts of Idaho and Montana

Mary H. Carlson; Michael L. Zientek; J. Douglas Causey; Helen Z. Kayser; Gregory T. Spanski; Anna B. Wilson; Bradley S. Van Gosen; Charles M. Trautwein

doi:10.3133/ofr20071101

A compilation of spatial digital databases for selected U.S. Geological Survey nonfuel mineral resource assessments for parts of Idaho and Montana

Open-File Report 2007-1101

By: Mary H. Carlson, Michael L. Zientek, J. Douglas Causey, Helen Z. Kayser, Gregory T. Spanski, Anna B. Wilson, Bradley S. Van Gosen, and Charles M. Trautwein

https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20071101

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Abstract

This report compiles selected results from 13 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) mineral resource assessment studies conducted in Idaho and Montana into consistent spatial databases that can be used in a geographic information system. The 183 spatial databases represent areas of mineral potential delineated in these studies and include attributes on mineral deposit type, level of mineral potential, certainty, and a reference. The assessments were conducted for five 1? x 2? quadrangles (Butte, Challis, Choteau, Dillon, and Wallace), several U.S. Forest Service (USFS) National Forests (including Challis, Custer, Gallatin, Helena, and Payette), and one Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Area (Dillon). The data contained in the spatial databases are based on published information: no new interpretations are made. This digital compilation is part of an ongoing effort to provide mineral resource information formatted for use in spatial analysis. In particular, this is one of several reports prepared to address USFS needs for science information as forest management plans are revised in the Northern Rocky Mountains.

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Publication type	Report
Publication Subtype	USGS Numbered Series
Title	A compilation of spatial digital databases for selected U.S. Geological Survey nonfuel mineral resource assessments for parts of Idaho and Montana
Series title	Open-File Report
Series number	2007-1101
DOI	10.3133/ofr20071101
Edition	Version 1.0
Year Published	2007
Language	English
Publisher	U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location	Reston, VA
Contributing office(s)	Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, Western Mineral Resources
Description	Report: iii, 30 p.; Data Files; Metadata; ReadMe
Scale	0
Online Only (Y/N)	Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N)	Y
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