Drill Results Map — Arizona

Arizona — the top copper-producing state in the US and home to the massive Morenci open-pit copper mine — is a prime target for junior exploration companies. Here's how to create a professional drill results map using Exploration Maps in 15–30 minutes.

Example drill results map created in Exploration Maps — Example drill results map exported from Exploration Maps — style your Arizona data the same way.

About Mining in Arizona

Arizona is the largest copper-producing state in the United States, with major porphyry copper deposits at Morenci (the largest copper mine in North America) and a strong gold exploration sector.

Key minerals: copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, zinc. Notable deposits: Morenci, Resolution Copper, Bisbee, Globe-Miami District. Mining districts: Globe-Miami, Bagdad, Safford, Ajo.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administers mineral rights in Arizona. Claim data is accessible through BLM MLRS (Mineral & Land Records System).

Getting Mining Data for Arizona

Portal	Formats	Notes
BLM MLRS (Mineral & Land Records System)	MLRS reports + map viewer (claims by legal description)	Arizona BLM mining claims use UTM Zone 12N (EPSG:32612). The Arizona State Mine Inspector maintains a separate database for state-land mineral permits — if your property spans both federal BLM land and Arizona State Trust Land, you need two separate data exports and should label each tenure type distinctly.

How to Create a Drill Results Map for Arizona

For a full step-by-step guide to drill results maps, see How to Make a Drill Results Map.

Import your drill collar CSV (columns: hole ID, latitude, longitude, depth, assay)
Assign the Drillholes layer role
Import the property claims boundary as GeoJSON
Add callout labels to key holes showing hole ID and best intercept
Use Badge Label type to highlight the highest-grade holes
Configure the title with program name and date
Set the Landscape 16:9 ratio for news release figures
Export as PNG at 2× for email and PDF for the news release attachment

Labelling a drillhole with its best intercept in Exploration Maps.

Tip for Arizona: Arizona copper porphyry projects often have large, compound footprints in semi-arid mountain terrain — use a high-altitude satellite view and include regional infrastructure (Highway 60, Globe-Miami townsite) to help investors recognize the established mining corridor context that de-risks capital investment.

Recommended Settings for Arizona

Basemap: Light or Satellite
Design theme: Investor — Navy & White
Export format: PNG at 2× for investor presentations, PDF (Letter or A4) for NI 43-101 reports
Coordinate system: Ensure source data is in WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Common Use Cases in Arizona

Exploration news releases
NI 43-101 technical reports
Investor day presentations
Analyst briefings

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Arizona mineral claims data?

Arizona mineral claims boundaries are available from BLM MLRS (Mineral & Land Records System) and can typically be downloaded as Shapefiles or KML. Convert these to GeoJSON at mapshaper.org before importing into Exploration Maps.

Who regulates mineral claims in Arizona?

Mineral claims in Arizona are regulated by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). All tenure and claims data can be queried through BLM MLRS (Mineral & Land Records System).

What minerals are typically mapped in Arizona?

Arizona is known for its copper, gold, silver, molybdenum deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Morenci, Resolution Copper, Bisbee. The main mining districts are Globe-Miami, Bagdad, Safford.

Can I export a Arizona drill results map for a NI 43-101 report?

Yes. Exploration Maps exports PNG and PDF at 2–3× pixel ratio, suitable for inclusion in NI 43-101 technical reports as required figures. The export includes north arrow, scale bar, legend, and title block — all standard map elements required for NI 43-101 compliance.