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Infrastructure Map — Utah

To create a mining infrastructure map for Utah, import your UT claims or data as GeoJSON, assign the appropriate layer role for automatic styling, set the Topographic basemap, and export as PNG or PDF. The entire process takes 15–30 minutes with no GIS experience required.

About Mining in Utah

Utah is home to Bingham Canyon — the world's largest man-made excavation and one of the largest copper mines in the world — as well as a long history of gold and silver production.

Key minerals: copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, coal, potash. Notable deposits: Bingham Canyon, Copperton, Park City, Mercur. Mining districts: Bingham Canyon, Oquirrh Mountains, Park City, San Juan.

The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining administers mineral rights in Utah. Claim data is accessible through BLM LR2000.

What is a Infrastructure Map?

An infrastructure map communicates the logistical reality of an exploration project — road access, power availability, water sources, airstrips, and proximity to service communities. Investors and permitting authorities use these maps to assess project advancement costs and feasibility. A well-made infrastructure map can significantly de-risk a project in the eyes of financiers.

How to Create a Infrastructure Map for Utah

  1. Import road network GeoJSON and assign Roads/Access role
  2. Import water bodies and rivers
  3. Import property boundary
  4. Enable topographic basemap to show terrain and elevation context
  5. Add labels for key infrastructure (airstrip, camp, power line)
  6. Add a scale bar to communicate distances accurately
  7. Enable North Arrow
  8. Export as PDF for permitting packages

Recommended Settings for Utah

  • Basemap: Topographic
  • Design theme: Terrain — Earthy & Warm or Technical — Sharp Borders
  • 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 Utah

  • Permitting applications
  • Feasibility studies
  • Investor presentations
  • Environmental assessments

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Utah mineral claims data?
Utah mineral claims boundaries are available from BLM 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 Utah?
Mineral claims in Utah are regulated by the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining. All tenure and claims data can be queried through BLM LR2000.
What minerals are typically mapped in Utah?
Utah is known for its copper, gold, silver, molybdenum deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Bingham Canyon, Copperton, Park City. The main mining districts are Bingham Canyon, Oquirrh Mountains, Park City.
Can I export a Utah mining infrastructure 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.