Published 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

West Needle Wilderness study area, Colorado

  • 1. Geological Survey

Description

The West Needle Wilderness study area, southwestern Colorado, was evaluated for mineral-resource potential in 1982. An area extending westward into the wilderness near the Elk Park mine, has a probable mineral-resource potential for uranium. Uranium resources, and associated silver, nickel, cobalt, and copper, are located at the Elk Park mine, directly adjacent to the eastern study area boundary. No potential for other mineral or energy resources was identified in this study

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
U.S., Geol. Surv., Prof. Pap.
Journal Volume
1
Journal Issue
1300
Series
U.S., Geol. Surv., Prof. Pap.
Journal Page Range
503-505
CODEN
XGPPA

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
18035598
Subject category
S11: NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
COBALT; COLORADO; COPPER; GEOLOGIC SURVEYS; MOLYBDENUM; NICKEL; RESOURCES; SILVER; URANIUM DEPOSITS
Descriptors DEC
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; ELEMENTS; GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS; METALS; NORTH AMERICA; TRANSITION ELEMENTS; USA