Finding Mineral Maps

Question: Where can I find statewide maps of Alaska's oil and mineral resources?


Answer: The best place to go for this kind of map is Alaska's Division of Geology and Geophysical Resources. They have a page for statewide maps at http://dggs.alaska.gov/pubs/keyword/alaska-statewide-maps. The maps available here include:

• Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska
• Oil and Gas Basins Map of Alaska
• Map of Alaska's Coal Resources
• Map of selected mines, coalfields, and significant mineral resources of Alaska
• Map of prospective mineral areas and significant mineral resources of Alaska
• Geothermal resources of Alaska
• Volcanoes of Alaska
• Map of industrial minerals occurrences in Alaska

The Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys publishes many maps and reports related to Alaska mineral resources. Most are available online and also in paper format at the Alaska State Library.