Oil Sands occurrence · San Juan County, Utah
discovered 1882
Drawn as a mineral occurrence: a place where a geologist noted the mineral, with no mining recorded. The ore color stands for oil sands. Federal records note the kind of operation and its status, not its depth or layout, so this is a typical example rather than a survey of this site.
| State | Utah |
| County | San Juan |
| Coordinates | 37.15251, -109.87042 |
| Tertiary | Oil Sands |
| Status | Occurrence |
| Discovery Year | 1882 |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10089502 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hat Rock Pit #1 | 0.2 mi | Construction Sand and Gravel | Abandoned |
| Utah Dept of Highways Pit No 19049 | 0.5 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
| Utah Department of Highways Pit #19049 | 0.5 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
| Utah Department of Highways Pit No. 19048 | 1.0 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Utah Dept of Highways Pit No 19048 | 1.0 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Limestone Quarry | 2.8 mi | Calcium | Past Producer |
| Limestone Quarry | 2.8 mi | Limestone, General | Past Producer |
| Limestone Quarry | 2.8 mi | Limestone, General | Past Producer |
| Utah Department of Highways Pit No. 19044 | 4.6 mi | Occurrence | |
| Utah Dept of Highways Pit No 19044 | 4.6 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Mule Ear Deposit | 8.0 mi | Garnet | Past Producer |
| Utah Dept of Highways Pit No 19050 | 8.2 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
This location is classified as a mineral prospect or occurrence — a site where minerals have been identified but no significant mining has taken place. These sites typically have minimal environmental impact but indicate the presence of mineral deposits in the area.