Coal resources of southeastern Massachusetts assessed in 1942

Open-File Report 79-1140
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Abstract

Large easily mined coal deposits of usable quality would be of great value to Massachusetts, particularly in war time. Every effort has been made in this study to evaluate the probable occurrence, quantity, and quality of the coal deposits in southeastern Massachusetts but unfortunately it is impossible from surface observations alone to ascertain adequately the coal resources of this area. Only by means of widespread and systematic underground exploration, accomplished best by core drilling, can the coal resources be determined. All the available data concerning the coal resources is analyzed in this report in order to indicate the feasibility of such an exploration program and where it is most likely to be successful.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Coal resources of southeastern Massachusetts assessed in 1942
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 79-1140
DOI 10.3133/ofr791140
Year Published 1979
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Description iii, 32 p.
Country United States
State Massachusetts
Other Geospatial southeastern Massachusetts
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