Aerial surveying of Wyoming bentonite

Aerial photography is very useful in exploration activities for bentonite deposits found in Wyoming. Significant marker beds are usually evident, which aid in finding specific bentonite formations or host formations of the bentonite. Vegetation is sparse in areas where bentonite is found which allows observation of the surface geology. Aerial photography is also useful with respect to developing mining plans and environmental baseline information. In areas where land surveys are incomplete or lost, aerials are useful in placing mineral deposits in the correct location.