New Publication: Utah Mining Districts
UGS Open-File Report 695
by Ken Krahulec
This report offers a Utah mining districts map and a brief summary of each of Utah’s 185 mining districts. These district summaries include the geologic setting, production significance, major metals produced, recognized ore deposit types, and a discussion on the most important mines in each district. The report also provides a few key references to get the interested reader started on researching more detailed information about each district’s geology and ore deposits.