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Drill Results Map — Nevada

To create a drill results map for Nevada, import your NV claims or data as GeoJSON, assign the appropriate layer role for automatic styling, set the Light or Satellite basemap, and export as PNG or PDF. The entire process takes 15–30 minutes with no GIS experience required.

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 Nevada Division of Minerals administers mineral rights in Nevada. Claim data is accessible through BLM Land and Mineral Legacy Rehost (LR2000).

What is a Drill Results Map?

A drill results map plots the collar locations of completed drill holes alongside key assay results — typically highest-grade intercept, hole depth, and azimuth. It is the standard figure included in exploration news releases and is scrutinized by investors and analysts to understand the spatial distribution of mineralization.

How to Create a Drill Results Map for Nevada

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

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 Land and Mineral Legacy Rehost (LR2000) 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 Nevada Division of Minerals. All tenure and claims data can be queried through BLM Land and Mineral Legacy Rehost (LR2000).
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 an 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 elements required for NI 43-101 compliance.