Mine detail: Horton Mine

Previously called 'Horseshow'

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Location

Lat / long:

46.3335, -113.27175

Resource(M)

Primary:	Manganese
Ore:	Psilomelane, Pyrolusite
Gangue:	Quartz

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer
First production started:	1918

Geology

Host rock:	Hasmark Formation
Host type:	Limestone
Structure:	Philipsburg Batholith, Philipsburg Anticline, Philipsburg Overthrust
Alteration processes:	Oxidation

References

MRDS	DC10509
DEP	10019452
Reference	{Deposit:: USGS BULL 725, P. 169.}{Deposit:: USGS BULL 1237.}
Reporter	Unknown, Wise, Kristine K. (Elliott, James E.)