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By Alaska Science Center May 24, 2024

The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) site provides descriptions of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences for individual U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000-scale quadrangles in Alaska.

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The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) is a database of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences in Alaska. It contains information compiled from published and unpublished sources from industry, U.S. Bureau of Mines (BOM), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and other government and private sources. ARDF is not a mining claims database.

ARDF is mainly focused on metallic commodities. Common industrial minerals or commodities, such as sand, gravel and crushed stone, and limestone are not included in ARDF, nor are energy minerals such as peat, coal, and oil and gas. However, uranium, thorium, and rare earth elements, as well as some high unit value industrial minerals, such as barite, jade, graphite, and gypsum, are included.

Alaska Resource Data File quadrangle map
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) site provides descriptions of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences for individual U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000-scale quadrangles in Alaska.

Metadata

Data:

Suggested Citation: U.S. Geological Survey, 1996, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) (ver 2.1, May 2024): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P96MMRFD.

Version History:
First release: 1996
Revised: March 2018 (ver. 1.7)
Revised: February 2024 (ver. 2.0)
Revised: May 2024 (ver. 2.1)

Additional Files

Below are other science projects associated with this project.

link
Map of Alaska with multiple colors throughout the state representative areas of different geology.

Geologic Map of Alaska

In January 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey released the first ever digital geologic map of Alaska. This map reflects more than a century of work and provides a visual context for the abundant mineral and energy resources found throughout the state. The map also is available to use in three different formats: a professional GIS database, a public interactive version via a web browser, and an...
By
Mineral Resources Program, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, Alaska Science Center, Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)
link

Geologic Map of Alaska

In January 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey released the first ever digital geologic map of Alaska. This map reflects more than a century of work and provides a visual context for the abundant mineral and energy resources found throughout the state. The map also is available to use in three different formats: a professional GIS database, a public interactive version via a web browser, and an...
Learn More

Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF)

The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) is a database of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences in Alaska. It contains information compiled from published and unpublished sources from industry, U.S. Bureau of Mines (BOM), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and other government and private sources. ARDF is not a mining claims database.
By
Alaska Science Center

Below are publications associated with this project.

Filter Total Items: 20

Legacy K/Ar and 40Ar/39Ar geochronologic data from the Alaska-Aleutian Range batholith of south-central Alaska

Sample descriptions and analytical data for more than 200 K/Ar and 40Ar/39Ar analyses from rocks of the Alaska-Aleutian Range batholith of south-central Alaska are reported here. Samples were collected over a period of 20 years by Bruce R. Reed and Marvin A. Lanphere (both U.S. Geological Survey) as part of their studies of the batholith.
By
Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska Resource Data File, Noatak Quadrangle, Alaska

This report gives descriptions of the mineral occurrences in the Noatak 1:250,000-scale quadrangle, Alaska. The data presented here are maintained as part of a statewide database on mines, prospects and mineral occurrences throughout Alaska.
Authors
Donald J. Grybeck, Julie A. Dumoulin
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file, Mount Katmai quadrangle

This report gives descriptions of the mineral occurrences in the Mount Katmai 1:250,000-scale quadrangle, Alaska. The data presented here are maintained as part of a statewide database on mines, prospects and mineral occurrences throughout Alaska.
Authors
Frederic H. Wilson, Stan E. Church, Damon P. Bickerstaff
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file, Naknek quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
Authors
Frederic H. Wilson, Stan E. Church, Damon P. Bickerstaff
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Skagway quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
Thomas C. Crafford

Alaska resource data file: Stepovak Bay quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
Authors
S. H. Pilcher

Alaska resource data file: Taylor Mountains quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
Travis Hudson

Alaska resource data file: Cordova quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
S.W. Nelson

Alaska resource data file: Healy quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
D. L. Stevens

Alaska resource data file: Umnak quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
Steven H. Pilcher

Alaska resource data file: Chandalar quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
Joe Britton

Alaska resource data files: Charley River quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
C. E. Cameron

Geologic Map of Alaska

This is an interactive version of the Alaska geologic map database which allows a user to view and access many features of the database and map through a standard web browser. In other words, there is no need for or knowledge of specialized GIS software.

By
Alaska Science Center

The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) site provides descriptions of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences for individual U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000-scale quadrangles in Alaska.

Return to Geology

The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) is a database of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences in Alaska. It contains information compiled from published and unpublished sources from industry, U.S. Bureau of Mines (BOM), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and other government and private sources. ARDF is not a mining claims database.

ARDF is mainly focused on metallic commodities. Common industrial minerals or commodities, such as sand, gravel and crushed stone, and limestone are not included in ARDF, nor are energy minerals such as peat, coal, and oil and gas. However, uranium, thorium, and rare earth elements, as well as some high unit value industrial minerals, such as barite, jade, graphite, and gypsum, are included.

Alaska Resource Data File quadrangle map
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) site provides descriptions of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences for individual U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000-scale quadrangles in Alaska.

Metadata

Data:

Suggested Citation: U.S. Geological Survey, 1996, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) (ver 2.1, May 2024): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P96MMRFD.

Version History:
First release: 1996
Revised: March 2018 (ver. 1.7)
Revised: February 2024 (ver. 2.0)
Revised: May 2024 (ver. 2.1)

Additional Files

Below are other science projects associated with this project.

link
Map of Alaska with multiple colors throughout the state representative areas of different geology.

Geologic Map of Alaska

In January 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey released the first ever digital geologic map of Alaska. This map reflects more than a century of work and provides a visual context for the abundant mineral and energy resources found throughout the state. The map also is available to use in three different formats: a professional GIS database, a public interactive version via a web browser, and an...
By
Mineral Resources Program, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, Alaska Science Center, Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)
link

Geologic Map of Alaska

In January 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey released the first ever digital geologic map of Alaska. This map reflects more than a century of work and provides a visual context for the abundant mineral and energy resources found throughout the state. The map also is available to use in three different formats: a professional GIS database, a public interactive version via a web browser, and an...
Learn More

Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF)

The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) is a database of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences in Alaska. It contains information compiled from published and unpublished sources from industry, U.S. Bureau of Mines (BOM), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and other government and private sources. ARDF is not a mining claims database.
By
Alaska Science Center

Below are publications associated with this project.

Filter Total Items: 20

Legacy K/Ar and 40Ar/39Ar geochronologic data from the Alaska-Aleutian Range batholith of south-central Alaska

Sample descriptions and analytical data for more than 200 K/Ar and 40Ar/39Ar analyses from rocks of the Alaska-Aleutian Range batholith of south-central Alaska are reported here. Samples were collected over a period of 20 years by Bruce R. Reed and Marvin A. Lanphere (both U.S. Geological Survey) as part of their studies of the batholith.
By
Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska Resource Data File, Noatak Quadrangle, Alaska

This report gives descriptions of the mineral occurrences in the Noatak 1:250,000-scale quadrangle, Alaska. The data presented here are maintained as part of a statewide database on mines, prospects and mineral occurrences throughout Alaska.
Authors
Donald J. Grybeck, Julie A. Dumoulin
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file, Mount Katmai quadrangle

This report gives descriptions of the mineral occurrences in the Mount Katmai 1:250,000-scale quadrangle, Alaska. The data presented here are maintained as part of a statewide database on mines, prospects and mineral occurrences throughout Alaska.
Authors
Frederic H. Wilson, Stan E. Church, Damon P. Bickerstaff
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file, Naknek quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
Authors
Frederic H. Wilson, Stan E. Church, Damon P. Bickerstaff
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Alaska resource data file: Skagway quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
Thomas C. Crafford

Alaska resource data file: Stepovak Bay quadrangle, Alaska

No abstract available.
Authors
S. H. Pilcher

Alaska resource data file: Taylor Mountains quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
Travis Hudson

Alaska resource data file: Cordova quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
S.W. Nelson

Alaska resource data file: Healy quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
D. L. Stevens

Alaska resource data file: Umnak quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
Steven H. Pilcher

Alaska resource data file: Chandalar quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
Joe Britton

Alaska resource data files: Charley River quadrangle

No abstract available.
Authors
C. E. Cameron

Geologic Map of Alaska

This is an interactive version of the Alaska geologic map database which allows a user to view and access many features of the database and map through a standard web browser. In other words, there is no need for or knowledge of specialized GIS software.

By
Alaska Science Center
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