Mine detail: Contention and Black Oak

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

37.69131, -119.95931

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold
Ore:	Gold
Gangue:	Quartz
Orebody form:	PINCH AND SWELL

Production

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

Geology

Host type:	Slate
Associated type:	Granite

References

MRDS	M009665
DEP	10031082
Reference	{Deposit:: BOWEN, O. E., JR., & GRAY, H., JR., 1957 , MINES AND MINERAL DEPOSITS OF MARIPOSA COUNTY, CALIF.: CALIF. JOUR. MINES & GEOL., VOL. 53 , NOS. 1 & 2 , P. 252 .}{Deposit:: AUBURY, L. E., 1903 , REGISTER OF MINES AND MINERALS FOR MARIPOSA COUNTY, CALIF., P. 10 .}
Reporter	Gere, W., Hayden, F. (Albers, J.)