Collection of Work Projects Administration Mineral Survey from Arkansas
Dates
Start Date
1938
End Date
1940
Summary
The multi-page mineral survey reports contain historical, hand-written information on mineral commodities, surrounding geology, lithologic maps, stratigraphic columns, cross sections, and cultural features listed for a single county, township, and range, with more detailed information for each section. These historical documents show the in-depth analyses of the state’s natural resources during the time of heightened interest in mineral exploration throughout the country. These documents provide valuable information for routine mineralogical and lithological inquiries.
Summary
The multi-page mineral survey reports contain historical, hand-written information on mineral commodities, surrounding geology, lithologic maps, stratigraphic columns, cross sections, and cultural features listed for a single county, township, and range, with more detailed information for each section. These historical documents show the in-depth analyses of the state’s natural resources during the time of heightened interest in mineral exploration throughout the country. These documents provide valuable information for routine mineralogical and lithological inquiries.
