Mine detail: Ford Prospect

Previously called 'Big Branch Hollow Prospect'

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Location

Lat / long:

36.43426, -83.82379

Resource(M)

Tertiary:	Lead, Zinc
Ore:	Galena, Sphalerite

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	None
Development status:	Occurrence

Geology

Host rock:	Copper Ridge Dolomite; Light-To Dark-Gray Dolomite
Host type:	Dolomite
Structure:	Northeast-Trending, Powell River Anticline, Fractures Striking N 75 Deg W.

References

MRDS	K001485
DEP	10025588
Reference	{Deposit:: BROKAW, A. L., RODGERS, JOHN, KENT, D. F., LAURENCE, R. A., AND BEHRE, C. H. JR., 1966, GEOLOGY AND MINERAL DEPOSITS OF THE POWELL RIVER AREA, CLAIBORNE AND UNION COUNTIES, TENNESSEE: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY BULL. 1222-C, P. C1 - C56}{Deposit:: 1966 GEOLMAP BROKAW, A.L., ET AL; REPOR}{Production:: BROKAW, A.L., ET AL, 1966, USGS BULL. 1222-C}
Reporter	Hale, Robin C.