Author

Publication

1991 - The Geological Survey of Wyoming, USA

Language

English

Word Count

32,250 words, Guess

Page Count

129 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-10The book was published prior the the WGS providing ISBN numbers. It is available at the WGS publications section.
  • ISBN-13The book was published prior the the WGS providing ISBN numbers. It is available at the WGS publications section.
  • Open LibraryOL22771033M

Classifications

  • LCCQE181 .A26 no. 44
  • LCCTN24.W8 .A26 no. 44

Description

South Pass is Wyoming's primary source for gold and iron ore and represents a classical greenstone belt that has been intensely folded and faulted. The author spent 6 years mapping this complex terrain and found more than 100 gold anomalies as well as the tectonic control for ore shoots. In recent years, this terrain has become a popular place to search for gold deposits. The book was published prior the the WGS providing ISBN numbers, but has remained one of the more popular books at the Wyoming Geological Survey. It is available at the WGS publications section.

Description

A detailed description of the geology and gold deposits at South Pass Wyoming. Includes summaries on all of the historical mining districts within this region including South Pass, Atlantic City, Miners Delight, Lewiston and others. Nearly all of Wyoming's historic production was from South Pass. Report includes detailed geological map of the greenstone belt, mine maps hundreds of geochemical analyses.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Report of Investigations 44

Other Editions

  • Economic Geology of the South Pass Granite-Greenstone Belt, Southern Wind River Range, Western Wyoming: Gold at South PassThe Geological Survey of Wyoming1991-01-01

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