what mineral / stone would cause this?

[RD]

the streaks off the mountains into the valleys?  any geologists out there?

http://maps.google.com/?ll=37.397914,-116.227283&spn=0.030548,0.058537&t=k&om=0

[67_Dodge_Charger]

The photo shows glacial deposits from igneous rocks.  What is the location of the aerial photo?

 http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/investigations/es0602/es0602page01.cfm

[histoy]

My guess would be copper.   We used to live in an area called Copper Springs, and the water at our home would turn that color if not treated.

[The70RT]

My guess would be copper.   We used to live in an area called Copper Springs, and the water at our home would turn that color if not treated.

That's what I would think. I bet it would be a bitch to Metal Detect there.

[stripedelete]

My guess would be copper.   We used to live in an area called Copper Springs, and the water at our home would turn that color if not treated.

+1

[RD]

it is in nevada