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Mining Claims Map — Utah

To create a mining claims map for Utah, import your UT 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 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 Mining Claims Map?

A mining claims map shows the boundaries of mineral tenures, staked claims, and licence areas overlaid on a geographic basemap. It is the most commonly required map in junior mining and exploration — used in NI 43-101 technical reports, investor decks, news releases, and property acquisition packages.

How to Create a Mining Claims Map for Utah

  1. Import your claims data as a GeoJSON or CSV file
  2. Assign the Claims layer role to apply standard styling automatically
  3. Add roads and water layers for geographic context
  4. Select a basemap — Light for technical reports, Satellite for investor decks
  5. Configure the title block with project name, company, and map date
  6. Upload your company logo
  7. Set the export ratio and frame your map
  8. Export as PNG (presentations) or PDF (reports)

Recommended Settings for Utah

  • Basemap: Light or Satellite
  • Design theme: Investor — Navy & White 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

  • NI 43-101 technical reports
  • Investor presentations
  • News release figures
  • Property acquisition packages
  • Regulatory filings

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 claims 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.