02297cam a22003133u 4500 62462 UtSlPG 20260610134435.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TN Meldrum, John V. Mineral Survey Procedures Guide, 1980 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-06-23 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Mineral Survey Procedures Guide, 1980" by John V. Meldrum is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. The guide serves as a comprehensive resource for mineral surveyors and others involved in processing mineral surveys, offering detailed instructions on the laws, processes, and responsibilities involved in conducting mineral surveys and managing mining claims. Its content points specifically to the U.S. legal framework governing mining on public lands, enhancing the understanding of both federal and state laws regarding mineral claims. At the start of the guide, it outlines the basic roles of the Department of the Interior, highlighting its responsibilities for various natural resources, including minerals. The introduction emphasizes the importance of understanding legal protocols associated with mineral surveys, detailing the historical evolution of U.S. mining laws from the 19th century to the present. The opening chapters describe mining laws, the discovery and location of claims, and the qualifications required for mineral surveyors. Notably, the guide also references the need for compliance with both federal and state legislation, setting a clear context for the subsequent detailed chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mineral resources conservation -- United States Cadastres -- United States https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62462 103286 103286