Geothermal Resources of Nevada



Interactive Map - A simplified version of NBMG Map 141, "Nevada Geothermal Resources," which shows locations of all significant occurrences of geothermal water in Nevada. More than 300 of these sites are linked to site descriptions and/or databases accessed by mouse clicks.

Site Descriptions - Descriptions of more than 200 geothermal sites based on updated information from NBMG Bulletin 91, "Thermal Waters of Nevada." A linked list of the sites can be accessed by clicking on this link. Individual site descriptions can be obtained by clicking on site name in this list or on associated hot spots on the interactive map. Links to figures, photos, chemical data, and detailed maps are included in many of the site descriptions.

Detailed Maps - Large-scale maps for many geothermal sites can be accessed by clicking on their links in the appropriate site descriptions. An alphabetized, linked list of detailed maps can also be accessed by clicking on this link.

Photos - More than 300 photos are available. A linked list of all photos, sorted by geothermal site, can be accessed by clicking on the Photos link in the menu. The site descriptions include a linked list of associated photos.

Files Used to Create the Interactive Map - Gives references and links to files used in the development of NBMG Map 141, upon which the interactive map is based.

Databases - Gives references and describes the construction of the Access database of water chemistry, isotope, and gas data compiled for Nevada. Also gives file of geothermometers calculated using water chemistry in the Access database. The full Access database is available for download at this link, and smaller Excel files for individual geothermal areas are available through links on the interactive map or in the site descriptions.

Bibliography - A searchable list of about 1,400 geothermal references, and a downloadable file in MS Word.

Search - A keyword search of site descriptions and photo captions.

Background

Slide Presentation
Nevada Geothermal Resources

Links
Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy
Energy Citations (enter geothermal legacy in bibliographic info field)
Nevada Division of Minerals (Geothermal Updates)
NOAA Map of Geothermal Resources of Nevada
Thermal Waters of Nevada, Bulletin 91
Geothermal Site Location Database
Index to geothermal well files housed at NBMG
Western Nevada/California Geothermal Resources (CEC-PIER report)

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology


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