Geological Survey of the Sau River Region, Western New Guinea, 1959

An area of approximately 800 square miles in the Western Highlands of New Guinea was mapped during a reconnaissance geological survey in 1959. The data describes non-metamorphic Jurassic marine sediments, Cretaceous to Pliocene volcanics and sediments, and Pleistocene deposits. It was published by Geoscience Australia Data.

Use Cases

• Map regional geological structures based on described fault and fold systems.
• Identify potential zones for gold and platinum exploration based on described mineralisation sources.
• Study the stratigraphic sequence from Jurassic to Pleistocene periods mentioned in the description.
• Analyze the relationship between described basic plutons and surrounding rock formations.

Strengths

• Covers a specific, defined area of approximately 800 square miles.
• Describes a detailed geological sequence spanning from the Jurassic to the Pleistocene.
• Identifies specific mineral occurrences, including gold, platinum, and copper.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is based on a single reconnaissance survey from 1959; modern verification may be required.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Reconnaissance geological survey

Time Range

Survey conducted in 1959; data covers geological formations from Jurassic to Pleistocene.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-30 14:28:18.639250; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Sau River and environs, Western Highlands of New Guinea