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Cover page for OF-24-11 Reconnaissance investigation of critical minerals in historic mine-related effluent, Colorado

04/29/2025

OF-24-11 Reconnaissance Investigation of Critical Minerals in Historic Mine-Related Effluent, Colorado

The work presented in this report is supported by the U.S. Geological Survey under the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (EarthMRI). This report covers the potential critical mineral endowment of mine waste in Colorado, specifically from select acid mine drainage (AMD) sites, through field sampling and laboratory analysis. Please see our… Read More

Cover page for OF-24-10 Reconnaissance investigation of critical minerals in mine-related waste, Colorado

04/29/2025

OF-24-10 Reconnaissance Investigation of Critical Minerals in Mine-Related Waste, Colorado

The work presented in this report is supported by the U.S. Geological Survey under the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (EarthMRI). This report covers the potential critical mineral endowment of mine waste in Colorado, specifically from select mine waste pile sites, through field sampling and laboratory analysis. Please see our related… Read More

OF-23-04 Geologic Map of the Milton Reservoir Quadrangle

04/24/2025

OF-23-04 Geologic Map of the Milton Reservoir Quadrangle, Weld County, Colorado

The purpose of this publication is to describe the geology, geologic resources, and geologic hazards of this 7.5-minute quadrangle. It is a continuation of field mapping work on the northern Front Range of Colorado where the CGS has cumulatively mapped over a dozen other quadrangles in the past several years. Read More

OF-21-03 Geologic Map of the Dry Creek Quadrangle
OF-21-03 Geologic Map of the Dry Creek Quadrangle

04/24/2025

OF-21-03 Geologic Map of the Dry Creek Quadrangle, Delta County, Colorado

The purpose of this publication is to describe the geology, geologic resources, and geologic hazards of this 7.5-minute quadrangle. It is a continuation of field mapping work in the Grand Valley and Grand Mesa areas of the Western Slope of Colorado where the CGS has cumulatively mapped 22 other quadrangles… Read More

OF-22-08 Geologic Map of the Windsor Quadrangle
OF-22-08 Geologic Map of the Windsor Quadrangle

04/24/2025

OF-22-08 Geologic Map of the Windsor Quadrangle, Larimer and Weld Counties, Colorado

The purpose of this publication is to describe the geology, mineral and groundwater resources, and geologic hazards of the Windsor 7.5-minute quadrangle. It is a continuation of field mapping work on the northern Front Range of Colorado where the CGS has mapped multiple quadrangles, this one covering the area around… Read More

Cover page for Colorado Mineral and Energy Industry Activities 2023-2024, depicting an industrial complex near a river with mountains in the background.
Cover page for Colorado Mineral and Energy Industry Activities 2023-2024

04/17/2025

IS-87 Colorado Mineral and Energy Industry Activities 2023-2024

The next edition of our annual Colorado Mineral and Energy Industry Activities report is ready for download. This edition is based primarily on 2023 production data, with some additional information from 2022, and provides a comprehensive overview of Colorado’s energy and mineral resource production. 29 pages. Digital PDF download. IS-87D… Read More

OF-20-02 Geologic Map of the Agate Mountain Quadrangle, Park County, Colorado
OF-20-02 Geologic Map of the Agate Mountain Quadrangle, Park County, Colorado

04/17/2025

OF-20-02 Geologic Map of the Agate Mountain Quadrangle, Park County, Colorado

The purpose of this publication is to describe the geology, geologic resources, and geologic hazards of this 7.5-minute quadrangle. It is located in the South Park region near the south- and easternmost extent of the Front Range. This quadrangle was mapped by CGS geologists Karen Houck, Jay Temple, Kassandra Lindsey,… Read More

03/27/2025

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03/27/2025

Paolo Mazzanti

03/02/2025

Joanna Redwine

OF-23-06 Geologic Map of the Wiggins Quadrangle
OF-23-06 Geologic Map of the Wiggins Quadrangle

12/09/2024

OF-23-06 Geologic Map of the Wiggins Quadrangle, Morgan County, Colorado

The purpose of this publication is to describe the geology, geologic resources, and geologic hazards of this 7.5-minute quadrangle. It is a continuation of field mapping work on the northern Front Range of Colorado where the CGS has cumulatively mapped over a dozen other quadrangles in the past several years. Read More

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