Geology and Uranium Deposits of the Carrizo Mountains Area Apache County, Arizona and San Juan County, New Mexico (open access)

Geology and Uranium Deposits of the Carrizo Mountains Area Apache County, Arizona and San Juan County, New Mexico

Although uranium gas first discovered in the Carrizo Mountains area in 1918, the ores were not developed until 1942. They have, however, been mined continuously since that time. Formations in the area range from the Pernian Cutler through the Cretaceous Mancos shale, and all are intruded by a dioritic laccolith and its related dikes. The older structures, which include the Defiance Uplift, the San Juan Basin, and the Four Corners Platform are somewhat disrupted by the effects of the intrusion. A number of mines are described and mineralogical and geochemical studies made are outlined. The primary uranium mineral is unknown, but the chief uranium ore-mineral is the secondary mineral, tyuyamunite. It is concluded that there is at least minor structural control of the ore bodies along sedimentary trends and joints, and that all ore bodies of 500 tons or more are on the Defiance monocline or its extensions. The uranium may have been syngenetic in the sediments, and redistributed by solutions or, more likely, that it rose vertically in hydrothermal solutions from the local intrusive bodies.
Date: August 1958
Creator: Hershey, Robert E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geology and Uranium Deposits of the Carrizo Mountains Area Apache County, Arizona and San Juan County, New Mexico (open access)

Geology and Uranium Deposits of the Carrizo Mountains Area Apache County, Arizona and San Juan County, New Mexico

From Purpose, Scope, and Methods: The objective of this study was an evaluation of resources of the Carrizo Mountains area. Four factors: distribution of ore bodies, relation of uranium to the host rock, relation of ore to structure, and circumstances that might precipitate uranium were studied in search of data bearing on manner of distribution of ore, the time and causes of deposition, and the probable source of the uranium-bearing solutions.
Date: August 1958
Creator: Hershey, Robert E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Airborne Reconnaissance Survey of Northwestern Arizona (Arizona Strip) and Southwestern Utah (open access)

Airborne Reconnaissance Survey of Northwestern Arizona (Arizona Strip) and Southwestern Utah

Abstract: From December 1953 to May 1954 an extensive airborne reconnaissance program was conducted in northwestern Arizona (Arizona Strip) and southwestern Utah. Five surface anomalies were detected, one of which has possible commercial value. All anomalies are within the boundaries of National Park Service jurisdiction, consequently, this report is not for public distribution until clearance is obtained from the National Park Service. A preliminary airborne reconnaissance program was also conducted in the Richfield area. No anomalies were discovered.
Date: August 1954
Creator: Meehan, R. J.; Lovejoy, Earl M. P. & Rambosek, A. J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary Report on Uranium Occurrences on the Yuma Test Station Yuma County, Arizona (open access)

Preliminary Report on Uranium Occurrences on the Yuma Test Station Yuma County, Arizona

From introduction: This report is written in response to a request from the Army Engineers for an appraisal of the uranium potential of the area included in the Yams Test Station. the area of Proposed Expansion of the Yuma Test Station, and the Williams Bombing and Gunnery Range. Only the area covered by the present Yuma Test Station is included here. The other areas will be discussed In subsequent reports.
Date: August 1955
Creator: Reyner, Millard L. & Ashwill, Walter R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
USAEC Airborne Radiometric Reconnaissance in South Dakota and Wyoming, 1952 to 1955 (open access)

USAEC Airborne Radiometric Reconnaissance in South Dakota and Wyoming, 1952 to 1955

From introduction: This is one of a series of three reports on airborne radioactivity surveys in the United States. The reports contain the 185 airborne anomaly maps issued by the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission as a result of the AEC's aerial surveying program conducted from March 1952 to June 1956; two ground reconnaissance maps of Utah also are included. Most of the reconnaissance was done in the western United States.
Date: August 1966
Creator: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Grand Junction Office.
System: The UNT Digital Library
USAEC Airborne Radiometric Reconnaissance in Arizona, California, Nevada and New Mexico, 1953 to 1956 (open access)

USAEC Airborne Radiometric Reconnaissance in Arizona, California, Nevada and New Mexico, 1953 to 1956

From introduction: This is one of a series of three reports on airborne radioactivity surveys in the United States. The reports contain the 185 airborne anomaly maps issued by the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission as a result of the AEC's aerial surveying program conducted from March 1952 to June 1956; two ground reconnaissance maps of Utah also are included. Most of the reconnaissance was done in the western United States.
Date: August 1966
Creator: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Grand Junction Office.
System: The UNT Digital Library
USAEC Airborne Radiometric Reconnaissance in Arkansas, Colorado, Montana, Texas and Utah, 1952 to 1955 (open access)

USAEC Airborne Radiometric Reconnaissance in Arkansas, Colorado, Montana, Texas and Utah, 1952 to 1955

From introduction: This is one of a series of three reports on airborne radioactivity surveys in the United States. The reports contain the 185 airborne anomaly maps issued by the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission as a result of the AEC's aerial surveying program conducted from March 1952 to June 1956; two ground reconnaissance maps of Utah also are included. Most of the reconnaissance was done in the western United States.
Date: August 1966
Creator: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Grand Junction Office.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Possibilities for uranium in Ecuador (open access)

Possibilities for uranium in Ecuador

Discussing evidence of the potential of uranium in Ecuador
Date: August 1953
Creator: Judd, Edward K. & DeSanctis, Helen E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Airborne Radiometric Survey in Northern New Jersey and Southeastern New York (open access)

Airborne Radiometric Survey in Northern New Jersey and Southeastern New York

Abstract: "An airborne radiometric survey of the pre-Cambrian Highlands of New Jersey and New York, and Triassic Newark Basin located in 14 radiometric anomalies in the Highlands. No commercial deposit of uranium discovered. Ground checks revealed that most anomalies were caused by large masses or residual boulders of slightly radioactive granitoid gneiss."
Date: August 1955
Creator: Richards, Arthur J. & Gershten, Gerald.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geologic Reconnaissance of the Southwest Flank of the Zuni Uplift, New Mexico (open access)

Geologic Reconnaissance of the Southwest Flank of the Zuni Uplift, New Mexico

Results of a survey in the southwest segment of the Zuni Uplift sedimentary formations. It includes an overview of physical geography in the area, as well as economic geography, including mineral deposits.
Date: August 1955
Creator: Konigsmark, Ted A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geologic Reconnaissance of the Southwest Flank of the Zuni Uplift, New Mexico (open access)

Geologic Reconnaissance of the Southwest Flank of the Zuni Uplift, New Mexico

Report presenting the results of a survey in the southwest segment of the Zuni Uplift sedimentary formations. The report includes figures and plates that provide an overview of physical geography in the area, as well as economic geography, including mineral deposits.
Date: August 1955
Creator: Konigsmark, Ted
System: The UNT Digital Library