Mine detail: Log Cabin Mine Pre 1900

Previously called 'Millsite Nos. 1 and 2Principal Claims of the Log Cabin Group: Log CabinCock Robin Nos. 1 and 2Jimmy Claims Nos. 1 and 2Kenneth W. Nos. 1 and 2Francis M. Nos. 1 and 2Old Hornet Nos. 1 To 6Blue Hornet Nos. 1 To 6Carbonate'

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Location: Sierra County, New Mexico, United States, North America
Lat / long: 32.85511, -107.67838
dep_id: 10011707
mrds_id: D006806
Commodity type: metallic
Major mineral: Lead, Silver, Copper, Gold
Trace mineral: Zinc
Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small ammount of material produced
Development status: Producer
ore: Acanthite, Argentite, Chalcopyrite, Chlorargyrite, Galena, Gold, Silver, Sphalerite
gangue: Quartz
work_type: Underground
alteration: Silicified Dolomite
conc_proc: Oxidation Enrichment
ore_ctrl: Mineralized Solutions Rose Along Faults And Localized In Fractures Beneath Shale Layer.
Reporter: Menzie, David
hrock_unit: Fusselman Dolomite;Percha Shale
hrock_type: Shale,Dolomite
arock_type: Rhyolite,Andesite
Structure: Mine Is Located Near North Striking Pierce Canyon Fault.
yfp_ba: <
Year first produced: 1900
yr_lst_prd: 1928
dy_ba: <
disc_yr: 1900
References:
  • Deposit:: LINDGREN, W., GRATON, L.C. AND GORDON, C.H., 1910 USGS PP 68, P. 271
  • Deposit:: HARLEY, G.T., 1934 NMBMMR BULL 10, P. 105-110
  • Deposit:: HEDLUND, D.C., 1977 USGS MAP MF-900-B
  • Deposit:: NMBMMR GENERAL FILE DATA
  • Production:: G.T. HARLEY, 1934 P. 108 AND D.C. HEDLUND, 1977 SHEET 2
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