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The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) site provides descriptions of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences for individual U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000-scale quadrangles in Alaska.

**Return to****Geology**

Descriptions of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences in the **Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF)** are published for individual U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000-scale quadrangles in Alaska as USGS Open-File Reports and are available for downloading from this site.

These descriptions are divided into fields which describe each mine, prospect, or mineral occurrence. The records in the database are generally for metallic mineral commodities only but also may include certain high value industrial minerals such as barite and rare earth elements. Common industrial minerals such as sand and gravel, crushed stone, and limestone and energy minerals such as peat, coal, oil and gas are not included in this database.

The descriptions in the database were compiled using published literature, unpublished reports and data from various sources including the U.S. Bureau of Mines, the U.S. Geological Survey, and industry. Compilation of this database is an ongoing process and each report is a progress report. We would appreciate comments, corrections or additional information from database users. If one of the incomplete quadrangles is of interest to you, please select it in order to register your interest with the Western Region Mineral Resources Survey.

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**Current ARDF Files** [Metadata]

Complete Database, multiple formats
                                      - Digital Composite ARDF File (.fmp12)  (11.7MB)
                                      - Comma-separated-value (.csv) format  (4.12MB)

Suggested Citation: U.S. Geological Survey, 1996, Alaska Resource Data File (ver. 2.0, February 2024): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P96MMRFD.

 

Version History:First release: 1996Revised: March 2018 (ver. 1.7)Revised: February 2024 (ver. 2.0)

**Additional Files**
                                      - Explanation

### Study Area

### Contacts

#### Frederic Wilson

##### Research Geologist

Alaska Science Center

fwilson@usgs.gov

907-786-7448

#### George Case

##### Research Economic Geologist

Alaska Science Center

gcase@usgs.gov

907-786-7472

### Explore Search

                            - Mineral Resources
                            - Alaska Geology and Mineral Resources
                            - Baseline Data
                            - Critical Minerals
                            - Databases
                            - Economic Geology
                            - Geospatial (GIS) Data
                            - Geology
                            - Critical Mineral Resources
                            - Mineral Resource Assessments
                            - Minerals Information and Material Flow
                            - Regional Studies and Mineral Resources
                            - Alaska Resource Data File
                            - aluminum (bauxite)
                            - antimony
                            - arsenic
                            - barite
                            - bismuth
                            - cesium
                            - chromium
                            - cobalt
                            - copper
                            - gallium
                            - germanium
                            - graphite (natural)
                            - hafnium
                            - indium
                            - lithium
                            - magnesium
                            - manganese
                            - mineral deposit database
                            - platinum group elements (PGE)
                            - platinum group metals
                            - rare earth elements group
                            - rhenium
                            - rubidium
                            - scandium
                            - tungsten
                            - uranium
                            - vanadium
                            - zirconium
                            - Geology
                            - Information Systems
                            - Methods and Analyses
                            - Minerals
                            - Science Technology
                            - Mines
                            - prospects
                            - mineral occurrences
                            - metallic mineral commodities
                            - Mineral Resources Program (MRP)

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Below are other science projects associated with this project.

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October 30, 2017

####                 Geologic Map of Alaska              

Mineral Resources Program, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, Alaska Science Center, Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)

link

October 30, 2017

####   Geologic Map of Alaska

Learn More

Below are publications associated with this project.

April 6, 2018

####                 Legacy K/Ar and 40Ar/39Ar geochronologic data from the Alaska-Aleutian Range batholith of south-central Alaska              

Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

December 28, 2006

####                 Alaska Resource Data File, Noatak Quadrangle, Alaska              

Ecosystems Mission Area, Alaska Science Center

June 6, 2006

####                 Alaska resource data file, Mount Katmai quadrangle              

Ecosystems Mission Area, Alaska Science Center

January 1, 2005

####                 Alaska resource data file, Naknek quadrangle, Alaska              

Ecosystems Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

January 1, 2001

####                 Alaska resource data file: Skagway quadrangle              

January 1, 2001

####                 Alaska resource data file: Stepovak Bay quadrangle, Alaska              

January 1, 2001

####                 Alaska resource data file: Taylor Mountains quadrangle              

January 1, 2001

####                 Alaska resource data file: Cordova quadrangle              

January 1, 2001

####                 Alaska resource data file: Healy quadrangle              

October 1, 2000

####                 Alaska resource data file: Umnak quadrangle              

January 1, 2000

####                 Alaska resource data file: Chandalar quadrangle              

January 1, 2000

####                 Alaska resource data files: Charley River quadrangle              

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December 5, 2017

####                 Geologic Map of Alaska              

This is an interactive version of the Alaska geologic map database which allows a user to view and access many features of the database and map through a standard web browser. In other words, there is no need for or knowledge of specialized GIS software.

Alaska Science Center

                  - Overview  
The Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) site provides descriptions of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences for individual U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000-scale quadrangles in Alaska.

**Return to****Geology**

Descriptions of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences in the **Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF)** are published for individual U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000-scale quadrangles in Alaska as USGS Open-File Reports and are available for downloading from this site.

These descriptions are divided into fields which describe each mine, prospect, or mineral occurrence. The records in the database are generally for metallic mineral commodities only but also may include certain high value industrial minerals such as barite and rare earth elements. Common industrial minerals such as sand and gravel, crushed stone, and limestone and energy minerals such as peat, coal, oil and gas are not included in this database.

The descriptions in the database were compiled using published literature, unpublished reports and data from various sources including the U.S. Bureau of Mines, the U.S. Geological Survey, and industry. Compilation of this database is an ongoing process and each report is a progress report. We would appreciate comments, corrections or additional information from database users. If one of the incomplete quadrangles is of interest to you, please select it in order to register your interest with the Western Region Mineral Resources Survey.
        Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media DetailsThe Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) site provides descriptions of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences for individual U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000-scale quadrangles in Alaska.
**Current ARDF Files** [Metadata]

Complete Database, multiple formats
- Digital Composite ARDF File (.fmp12)  (11.7MB)
- Comma-separated-value (.csv) format  (4.12MB)

Suggested Citation: U.S. Geological Survey, 1996, Alaska Resource Data File (ver. 2.0, February 2024): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P96MMRFD.

 

Version History:First release: 1996Revised: March 2018 (ver. 1.7)Revised: February 2024 (ver. 2.0)

**Additional Files**
- Explanation
Study AreaContactsFrederic WilsonResearch GeologistAlaska Science CenterEmailfwilson@usgs.govPhone907-786-7448George CaseResearch Economic GeologistAlaska Science CenterEmailgcase@usgs.govPhone907-786-7472Explore Search- Mineral Resources
- Alaska Geology and Mineral Resources
- Baseline Data
- Critical Minerals
- Databases
- Economic Geology
- Geospatial (GIS) Data
- Geology
- Critical Mineral Resources
- Mineral Resource Assessments
- Minerals Information and Material Flow
- Regional Studies and Mineral Resources
- Alaska Resource Data File
- aluminum (bauxite)
- antimony
- arsenic
- barite
- bismuth
- cesium
- chromium
- cobalt
- copper
- gallium
- germanium
- graphite (natural)
- hafnium
- indium
- lithium
- magnesium
- manganese
- mineral deposit database
- platinum group elements (PGE)
- platinum group metals
- rare earth elements group
- rhenium
- rubidium
- scandium
- tungsten
- uranium
- vanadium
- zirconium
- Geology
- Information Systems
- Methods and Analyses
- Minerals
- Science Technology
- Mines
- prospects
- mineral occurrences
- metallic mineral commodities
- Mineral Resources Program (MRP)
View All ** 
                  - Science  
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
LabellinkOctober 30, 2017                Geologic Map of Alaska                In January 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey released the first ever digital geologic map of Alaska. This map reflects more than a century of work and provides a visual context for the abundant mineral and energy resources found throughout the state. The map also is available to use in three different formats: a professional GIS database, a public interactive version via a web browser, and an...ByMineral Resources Program, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, Alaska Science Center, Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)linkOctober 30, 2017  Geologic Map of Alaska  In January 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey released the first ever digital geologic map of Alaska. This map reflects more than a century of work and provides a visual context for the abundant mineral and energy resources found throughout the state. The map also is available to use in three different formats: a professional GIS database, a public interactive version via a web browser, and an...Learn More** 
                  - Publications  
Below are publications associated with this project.
Filter Total Items: 20Publication Type (field_pub_type)TypeArticleBookBook ChapterConference PaperNewsletterOtherReportThesisRelease Date (field_release_date)Year202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995LabelApril 6, 2018                Legacy K/Ar and 40Ar/39Ar geochronologic data from the Alaska-Aleutian Range batholith of south-central Alaska              Sample descriptions and analytical data for more than 200 K/Ar and 40Ar/39Ar analyses from rocks of the Alaska-Aleutian Range batholith of south-central Alaska are reported here. Samples were collected over a period of 20 years by Bruce R. Reed and Marvin A. Lanphere (both U.S. Geological Survey) as part of their studies of the batholith.ByGroundwater and Streamflow Information Program, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science CenterDecember 28, 2006                Alaska Resource Data File, Noatak Quadrangle, Alaska              This report gives descriptions of the mineral occurrences in the Noatak 1:250,000-scale quadrangle, Alaska. The data presented here are maintained as part of a statewide database on mines, prospects and mineral occurrences throughout Alaska.AuthorsDonald J. Grybeck, Julie A. DumoulinByEcosystems Mission Area, Alaska Science CenterJune 6, 2006                Alaska resource data file, Mount Katmai quadrangle              This report gives descriptions of the mineral occurrences in the Mount Katmai 1:250,000-scale quadrangle, Alaska. The data presented here are maintained as part of a statewide database on mines, prospects and mineral occurrences throughout Alaska.AuthorsFrederic H. Wilson, Stan E. Church, Damon P. BickerstaffByEcosystems Mission Area, Alaska Science CenterJanuary 1, 2005                Alaska resource data file, Naknek quadrangle, Alaska              No abstract available.AuthorsFrederic H. Wilson, Stan E. Church, Damon P. BickerstaffByEcosystems Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science CenterJanuary 1, 2001                Alaska resource data file: Skagway quadrangle              No abstract available.AuthorsThomas C. CraffordJanuary 1, 2001                Alaska resource data file: Stepovak Bay quadrangle, Alaska              No abstract available.AuthorsS. H. PilcherJanuary 1, 2001                Alaska resource data file: Taylor Mountains quadrangle              No abstract available.AuthorsTravis HudsonJanuary 1, 2001                Alaska resource data file: Cordova quadrangle              No abstract available.AuthorsS.W. NelsonJanuary 1, 2001                Alaska resource data file: Healy quadrangle              No abstract available.AuthorsD. L. StevensOctober 1, 2000                Alaska resource data file: Umnak quadrangle              No abstract available.AuthorsSteven H. PilcherJanuary 1, 2000                Alaska resource data file: Chandalar quadrangle              No abstract available.AuthorsJoe BrittonJanuary 1, 2000                Alaska resource data files: Charley River quadrangle              No abstract available.AuthorsC. E. CameronPagination-                Current page            1 
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                  - Web Tools  LabelDecember 5, 2017                Geologic Map of Alaska              
This is an interactive version of the Alaska geologic map database which allows a user to view and access many features of the database and map through a standard web browser. In other words, there is no need for or knowledge of specialized GIS software.
ByAlaska Science Center