Mine detail: Bone of Contention Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

42.24511, -123.24114

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold
Ore:	Gold, Pyrite
Gangue:	Quartz

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Producer
Production years:	1916-1941

Geology

Host rock:	Applegate Group
Host type:	Argillite
Associated type:	Diorite

References

MRDS	M061094
DEP	10042859
Reference	{Deposit:: BROOKS, H.C. AND RAMP, L., 1968, GOLD AND SILVER IN OREGON; ODGMI BULL. 61, P.247}{Deposit:: OREGON METAL MINES HANDBOOK, 1942, ODGMI BULL. 14-C, VOL. 2, SEC. 2, P.155}{Deposit:: WINCHELL, 1914}
Reporter	Johnson, Maureen G., Ferns, Mark L. (Brooks, Howard C.), Gray, Jerry J.