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Mineral resources of the Sheep Mountain Wilderness study area and the Cucamonga Wilderness and additions, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, California

January 1, 1977

A mineral survey of the Sheep Mountain Wilderness study area and Cucamonga Wilderness area and additions by the U.S. Geological Survey and Bureau of Mines in 1975 covered about 66,500 acres (26,500 ha) of the San Bernardino and Angeles National Forests in southern California. The two study areas are separated by San Antonio Canyon. The mineral resource potential was evaluated through geological, geochemical, and geophysical studies by the Geological Survey and through evaluation of mines and prospects by the Bureau of Mines.

Publication Year 1977
Title Mineral resources of the Sheep Mountain Wilderness study area and the Cucamonga Wilderness and additions, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, California
DOI 10.3133/ofr77251
Authors James G. Evans, Leroy Pankraatz, James Ridenour, Steven W. Schmauch, Nicholas T. Zilka
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 77-251
Index ID ofr77251
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse