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WINDIGO-THIELSEN ROADLESS AREA, OREGON.

January 1, 1984

The results of a mineral survey indicate that the Windigo-Thielsen Roadless Area, in Oregon has little promise for the occurrence of metallic mineral or fossil fuel resources. Abundant cinder deposits occur in the area, but numerous other large volume deposits are available in the region, closer to markets. The geothermal potential of the High Cascades province cannot be realistically evaluated without data on the subsurface thermal and hydrologic regime that can only be provided by deep drill holes. Several deep holes could be drilled outside the roadless areas of the High Cascades from which extrapolations of the geothermal potential of the province could be made.

Publication Year 1984
Title WINDIGO-THIELSEN ROADLESS AREA, OREGON.
Authors David R. Sherrod, John R. Benham
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Geological Survey Professional Paper (United States)
Index ID 70013579
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse