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WILD ROGUE WILDERNESS, OREGON.

January 1, 1984

A geologic, geochemical, and geophysical investigation and a survey of mines, prospects, and quarries were conducted to evaluate the mineral-resource potential of the Wild Rogue Wilderness, Oregon. Approximately 800 mining claims, one-third of which are placer gold locations, exist in or adjacent to the area. The Wild Rogue Wilderness has one area of probable resource for copper, lead, zinc, silver, and gold and two area of probable resource potential for gold.

Publication Year 1984
Title WILD ROGUE WILDERNESS, OREGON.
Authors Floyd Gray, Michael S. Miller
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Geological Survey Professional Paper (United States)
Index ID 70012819
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse