Mine detail: Alto Mine

Previously called 'Alta Mine'

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Location

Lat / long: 37.89491, -120.60711

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Ore: Gold
Gangue: Quartz

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Producer
Production years: 1896 - 1907

Geology

Host type:Slate

References

MRDSM005983
DEP10028786
Reference{Deposit:: CLARK, W.B., LYDON, P.A., 1962 , MINES AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF CALAVERAS COUNTY, CALIF.; COUNTY REPORT 2 ; CALIF. DIV. OF MINES AND GEOLOGY, P. 37 - 40 , 135 AND PL 3}{Deposit:: TUCKER, W.B., 1915 , CALAVERAS COUNTY; 14 TH REPT. STATE MIN.; CALIF. MIN. BUR., P. 68}{Production:: CLARK ( 1962 ), TUCKER ( 1915 )}
ReporterMateik, R.; Albers, John P.