Geology of the West Tintic mining district and vicinity, Juab County, Utah

Geologists have been concerned for many years with the significance of the zone of uplift, intrusion, and minerali­zation which extends westward from the Uinta Arch through the Park City, Alta, and Big Cottonwood stocks to the Bing­ ham stock, and thence via a sharp turn to the south into the Tintic and West Tintic districts. It Is the Intent of the present investigation to contribute to the knowledge of the West Tintic portion of this mineralized belt. This study is one of several being undertaken in the Sheeprock Mountains and adjoining areas under the direction of Dr. H. C Williams. Very little previous detailed geologic work has been done in this area, and this study constitutes the first detailed mapping program. Interpretations of geologic history are offered, but may be subject to modifi­cation as more data accumulates from the studies being conducted in adjoining areas.