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Mining properties in Oregon that were involved in the DMA, DMEA, or OME mineral exploration programs, 1950-1974

January 1, 1998

Introduction

This report and accompanying map (Plate 1) presents information on the Defense Minerals Administration (DMA), Defense Minerals Exploration Administration (DMEA), and Office of Minerals Exploration (OME) mineral exploration programs in Oregon. Under these programs, the federal government participated in the exploration costs for certain strategic and critical minerals. Federal funds for mineral exploration under the programs were available from 1950 to 1974, although limited funds for OME administrative work were continued until 1979.

The report reviews the three programs, associated regulations, administrative procedures, and operational techniques. It also describes the various types of informative reports on individual mining properties generated by the programs, lists properties in Oregon that were involved in the different exploration programs, and advises on the location of compiled information that resulted from the work.

Publication Year 1998
Title Mining properties in Oregon that were involved in the DMA, DMEA, or OME mineral exploration programs, 1950-1974
DOI 10.3133/ofr98464
Authors Thor H. Kiilsgaard
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 98-464
Index ID ofr98464
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Western Region Geologic Information
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