*MINING LAW OF 1872 AS AMENDED

Geology and Minerals, Topographic Maps, and Mining Technology

U.S. Geological Survey: The Interior Department's Geological Survey (GS) publishes many topographic maps and geologic maps and reports.

The central source of information about these maps and related materials is:
Earth Science Information Center, Geological Survey, National Center
Reston, Virginia 22092.

Maps and reports are available for purchase from:
Branch of Distribution
Box 25286, Geological Survey, Federal Center
Denver, Colorado 80225.

In addition, GS publications can be obtained over-the-counter at the Earth Science Information Centers in Alaska (2), California (3), Colorado (1), Utah (1), Virginia (1), Washington (1), and Washington, DC (1).

State: Information concerning State mining laws and regulations that supplement the Mining Law of 1872, as amended, plus information concerning the geology and minerals of specific areas in a State, can be obtained from State geologists, State geological surveys, or State mining departments.

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