These data are part of a larger USGS project to develop an updated geospatial database of mines, mineral deposits and mineral regions in the United States. Mine and prospect-related symbols, such as those used to represent prospect pits, mines, adits, dumps, tailings, etc., hereafter referred to as “mine” symbols or features, are currently being digitized on a state-by-state basis from the 7.5-minute (1:24, 000-scale) and the 15-minute (1:48, 000 and 1:62,500-scale) archive of the USGS Historical Topographic Maps Collection, or acquired from available databases (California and Nevada, 1:24,000-scale only). Compilation of these features is the first phase in capturing accurate locations and general information about features related to mineral resource exploration and extraction across the U.S. To date, the compilation of 400,000-plus point and polygon mine symbols from approximately 51,000 maps of 17 western states (AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY and western TX) has been completed. The process renders not only a more complete picture of exploration and mining in the western U.S., but an approximate time line of when these activities occurred. The data may be used for land use planning, assessing abandoned mine lands and mine-related environmental impacts, assessing the value of mineral resources from Federal, State and private lands, and mapping mineralized areas and systems for input into the land management process. The data are presented as three groups of layers based on the scale of the source maps. No reconciliation between the data groups was done.

Area used for the extraction of pumice

Data Dictionary for pumice_pit_poly: https://docs.topo.linz.govt.nz/data-dictionary/tdd-class-pumice_pit_poly.html

This layer is a component of the Topo50 map series. The Topo50 map series provides topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland, Chatham and New Zealand's offshore islands, at 1:50,000 scale.

Further information on Topo50: http://www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo50

This dataset contains linework of lineaments mapped on 4 <1-m-resolution lidar datasets and the 10-m-resolution National Elevation Dataset digital elevation models in the Pit River region of northeastern California. Lineaments are classified by confidence in tectonic origin, map certainty, and the ages of the bedrock and surficial deposits they cross.

This location is part of the Arizona Mineral Industry Location System (AzMILS), an inventory of mineral occurences, prospects and mine locations in Arizona. Yavapai618 is located in T15N R1W Sec 31 NW in the Chino Valley South - 7.5 Min quad. This collection consists of various reports, maps, records and related materials acquired by the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources regarding mining properties in Arizona. Information was obtained by various means, including the property owners, exploration companies, consultants, verbal interviews, field visits, newspapers and publications. Some sections may be redacted for copyright. Please see the access statement.

This location is part of the Arizona Mineral Industry Location System (AzMILS), an inventory of mineral occurences, prospects and mine locations in Arizona. Mohave752 is located in T12N R15W Sec 23 N2 in the Castaneda Hills - 15 Min quad. This collection consists of various reports, maps, records and related materials acquired by the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources regarding mining properties in Arizona. Information was obtained by various means, including the property owners, exploration companies, consultants, verbal interviews, field visits, newspapers and publications. Some sections may be redacted for copyright. Please see the access statement.

This location is part of the Arizona Mineral Industry Location System (AzMILS), an inventory of mineral occurences, prospects and mine locations in Arizona. Navajo218 is located in T8N R23E Sec 24 NW in the Mcnary - 7.5 Min quad. This collection consists of various reports, maps, records and related materials acquired by the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources regarding mining properties in Arizona. Information was obtained by various means, including the property owners, exploration companies, consultants, verbal interviews, field visits, newspapers and publications. Some sections may be redacted for copyright. Please see the access statement.

Area used for the extraction of coarse sand and small water-worn or pounded stones, used for paths and roads

Data Dictionary for gravel_pit_poly: https://docs.topo.linz.govt.nz/data-dictionary/tdd-class-gravel_pit_poly.html

This layer is a component of the Topo50 map series. The Topo50 map series provides topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland, Chatham and New Zealand's offshore islands, at 1:50,000 scale.

Further information on Topo50: http://www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo50

This location is part of the Arizona Mineral Industry Location System (AzMILS), an inventory of mineral occurences, prospects and mine locations in Arizona. Cochise561 is located in T23S R24E Sec 17 W2 in the Bisbee - 7.5 Min quad. This collection consists of various reports, maps, records and related materials acquired by the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources regarding mining properties in Arizona. Information was obtained by various means, including the property owners, exploration companies, consultants, verbal interviews, field visits, newspapers and publications. Some sections may be redacted for copyright. Please see the access statement.

This location is part of the Arizona Mineral Industry Location System (AzMILS), an inventory of mineral occurences, prospects and mine locations in Arizona. Coconino434B is located in T21N R8E Sec 9 NE in the Flagstaff East - 7.5 Min quad. This collection consists of various reports, maps, records and related materials acquired by the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources regarding mining properties in Arizona. Information was obtained by various means, including the property owners, exploration companies, consultants, verbal interviews, field visits, newspapers and publications. Some sections may be redacted for copyright. Please see the access statement.

This location is part of the Arizona Mineral Industry Location System (AzMILS), an inventory of mineral occurences, prospects and mine locations in Arizona. Gila530B is located in T11.5N R11E Sec 22 SW in the Diamond Point - 7.5 Min quad. This collection consists of various reports, maps, records and related materials acquired by the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources regarding mining properties in Arizona. Information was obtained by various means, including the property owners, exploration companies, consultants, verbal interviews, field visits, newspapers and publications. Some sections may be redacted for copyright. Please see the access statement.

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This location is part of the Arizona Mineral Industry Location System (AzMILS), an inventory of mineral occurences, prospects and mine locations in Arizona. Coconino124 is located in T25N R5E Sec 7 S2 in the Ebert Mtn - 15 Min quad. This collection consists of various reports, maps, records and related materials acquired by the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources regarding mining properties in Arizona. Information was obtained by various means, including the property owners, exploration companies, consultants, verbal interviews, field visits, newspapers and publications. Some sections may be redacted for copyright. Please see the access statement.

This location is part of the Arizona Mineral Industry Location System (AzMILS), an inventory of mineral occurences, prospects and mine locations in Arizona. Maricopa807 is located in T5N R3E Sec 26 W2 in the Union Hills 7.5 Min quad. This collection consists of various reports, maps, records and related materials acquired by the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources regarding mining properties in Arizona. Information was obtained by various means, including the property owners, exploration companies, consultants, verbal interviews, field visits, newspapers and publications. Some sections may be redacted for copyright. Please see the access statement.

This location is part of the Arizona Mineral Industry Location System (AzMILS), an inventory of mineral occurences, prospects and mine locations in Arizona. Coconino136 is located in T21N R8E Sec 5 SE in the Flagstaff East - 7.5 Min quad. This collection consists of various reports, maps, records and related materials acquired by the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources regarding mining properties in Arizona. Information was obtained by various means, including the property owners, exploration companies, consultants, verbal interviews, field visits, newspapers and publications. Some sections may be redacted for copyright. Please see the access statement.

This location is part of the Arizona Mineral Industry Location System (AzMILS), an inventory of mineral occurences, prospects and mine locations in Arizona. Cochise36 is located in T15S R22E Sec 26 SE in the Dragoon - 7.5 Min quad. This collection consists of various reports, maps, records and related materials acquired by the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources regarding mining properties in Arizona. Information was obtained by various means, including the property owners, exploration companies, consultants, verbal interviews, field visits, newspapers and publications. Some sections may be redacted for copyright. Please see the access statement.

ADMMR map collection: Christmas Surface Open Pit Plate 1A Map; 1 in. to 200 feet; 42 x 36 in.

Market Summary of LiDAR Drone Market:

• The LiDAR Drone Market size in 2023 was XX Million. The LiDAR Drone Market Industry's compound annual growth rate (CAGR) will be XX% from 2024 to 203. • The market is growing due to the use of LiDAR drones for mining and Increasing applications of drones in Civil and military services. • LiDAR drones are expensive to operate and subject to a number of stringent laws that impede the expansion of the market. • Agriculture segment is dominating the market. Drone technology and other robotics applications are driving the precision agriculture sector, where LiDAR data is a key component of the new farming movement. • North America is the dominant region in the LiDAR drone market because the defense industry is investing more money in cutting-edge technologies. Market Dynamics of LiDAR Drone Market:

Key Drivers of LiDAR Drone Market

The increase in use of LiDAR drones in mining is driving the market's growth. 

All across the world, mines are always in production. Large volumes of data must be accurately collected and managed for the many mining advancements. Inaccurate measurements in coal or iron mines result in unprofitable operations and can affect the desired product quality and output. Mines can be classified into four categories: placer, subterranean, open pit, and in-situ. Surveyors must visit the site and take total measurements using traditional measurement methods including total stations, GNSS, and other equipment. These methods take a lot of time and are usually unsafe. Furthermore, the data produced by these techniques is not globally imaginable, which restricts the use of digital updates in contemporary mines. LiDAR systems are used by mining firms to generate GIS data for DEM and DTM models, to gather geospatial data on the natural surface, the infrastructure of a mine, its intended expansion, and to estimate production volumes. Comparing UAV LiDAR systems to traditional approaches, they can produce contour maps, surface/volume calculations, accurate pit models, elevation data, and inventory information in a fraction of the time. For Instance, a British charity for mine clearance In the Angolan province of Cuando Cubango, the HALO Trust and Routescene collaborated to launch a UAV Lidar project in Cuito Cuanavale. The advantages of using UAV Lidar to identify and map minefield characteristics as a foundation for guiding clearance strategy are illustrated in this case study. Through a focused strategy, the results can make clearance activities safer and accelerate clearance.(Source: https://www.gim-international.com/content/article/how-uav-lidar-improves-landmine-clearance-planning) Mining corporations can promptly identify locations that are appropriate for extraction and those that need more research by analyzing the data collected from these drones. Because they can identify gas leaks and other possible risks both above and below ground, drones are also essential in maintaining the security of mining sites. Cutting-edge sensors, such as infrared cameras, can warn miners, providing them with enough time to react quickly and avert possible accidents. Hence, Drones are now a necessary tool for quickly and efficiently covering large land regions and the market is expanding.

Increasing applications of drones in Civil and military services drives the market growth for LiDAR Drones. 

Armed forces and armies employ LiDAR for a wide range of defense purposes, including mapping the battlefield, establishing line of sight, assisting with mine countermeasures, and enabling military vehicles to navigate autonomously. Government agencies are making significant investments in LiDAR drones for use in civil and defense engineering applications to lower risk and improve accuracy in these important industries. The main elements that drive the market for such drones for defense applications include the necessity for unmanned aerial vehicles to secure perimeters, reduce the number of casualties on the battlefield, maintain high precision in LiDAR-based monitoring, and keep places under observation from the skies. Additionally, there has been a rise in the need for infrastructure projects. The LiDAR drone industry is expected to grow as a result of the government's large defense spending and the usage of these dro...

ADMMR map collection: Bagdad Mine Pit Topography; 1 in. to 200 feet; 32 x 27 in.

ADMMR map collection: Tin Cup Property, Pit to 3150 Bench Plan; 1 in. to 40 feet; 36 x 25 in.