Mine detail: Unnamed Placer Mine

Previously called 'Patented Claims: Placer Mining Claim No. 1, MS 6730Lawn Placer, MS 6824'

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Location

Lat / long:

37.99889, -108.03732

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold
Ore:	Gold

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Placer
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer

Geology

Host rock:	Terrace Gravel
Host type:	Sand and Gravel
Structure:	Paradox Basin, Uncompahgre Uplift, San Juan Volcanic Field, San Miguel Mtns, Placerville Anticline
Tectonic:	Colorado Platform

References

MRDS	D010945
DEP	10014252
Reference	{Deposit:: PARKER, B.H., JR., 1974, GOLD PLACERS OF COLORADO: COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES QUART., V. 69, NO. 4, P. 172-184.}{Deposit:: BUSH, A.L., AND OTHERS, 1960, AREAL GEOLOGY OF THE LITTLE CONE QUADRANGLE, COLORADO: USGS BULL. 1082-G.}{Deposit:: BUSH, A.L., AND OTHERS, 1959, AREAL GEOLOGY OF THE PLACERVILLE QUADRANGLE, SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, COLORADO: USGS BULL. 1072-E.}{Deposit:: BLM MINERAL SURVEYS MS 6730, 6824}
Reporter	Schwochow, Stephen D.