Mine detail: Montezuma Mine

Previously called 'ClaimsMontezumaBull of the WoodsReal'

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Location

Lat / long:

36.62393, -105.19278

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold
Secondary:	Silver, Lead
Ore:	Argentite, Galena, Gold
Gangue:	Quartz
Orebody form:	PINCH AND SWELL
Discovery year:	1868

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer
Last production ended:	1939

Geology

Host rock:	Pierre Shale
Host type:	Shale
Associated type:	Diorite

References

MRDS	D009021
DEP	10012979
Reference	{Deposit:: LINDGREN, W., GRATON, L.C., AND GORDON, C.H., 1910 USGS PP 68, P. 98}{Deposit:: PETITT, R.F., JR., 1946 NMBMMR OFR-15, P. 33}{Deposit:: PETITT, R.F., JR., 1966 NMGS GUIDEBOOK SEVENTEENTH FIELD CONFERENCE, P. 72}
Reporter	Menzie, David