Drill Results Map — Nevada

Nevada — the largest gold-producing state in the US and home to the world-class Carlin Trend — 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 Nevada data the same way.

About Mining in Nevada

Nevada is the largest gold-producing state in the United States and hosts the Carlin Trend — one of the most productive gold districts in the world — alongside world-class lithium deposits.

Key minerals: gold, silver, copper, lithium, barite, diatomite. Notable deposits: Carlin Trend, Cortez, Goldstrike, Turquoise Ridge, Thacker Pass. Mining districts: Carlin Trend, Battle Mountain, Elko County, Humboldt.

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

Getting Mining Data for Nevada

Portal	Formats	Notes
BLM MLRS (Mineral & Land Records System)	MLRS reports + map viewer (claims by legal description)	BLM MLRS records unpatented claims by legal description (Meridian/Township/Range), not survey polygons. Use the MLRS map viewer for approximate positions and county recorder plats for boundaries. Nevada claims mostly fall in UTM Zone 11N.

How to Create a Drill Results Map for Nevada

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 Nevada: Carlin Trend claim blocks are often composed of dozens of overlapping or adjacent unpatented lode claims — use different fill opacity settings per claim group to show stacking clearly, and label your AMC (Amended Mining Claim) numbers in the legend for due-diligence readers.

Recommended Settings for Nevada

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 Nevada

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nevada 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 Nevada?

Mineral claims in Nevada 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 Nevada?

Nevada is known for its gold, silver, copper, lithium deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Carlin Trend, Cortez, Goldstrike. The main mining districts are Carlin Trend, Battle Mountain, Elko County.

Can I export a Nevada 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.