Mine detail: Ohio Mines Corp. Dunfee Group

Previously called 'Orlean Nos. 1-3, Orlean Ext., Orlean Ext. No. 1, Whirlwind Nos. 1-3,Gold Ledge Annex, Lime Point Nos. 5, 6, Mohawk, Nettie L. Ext.,Nettie L. Nos. 1-3, Whale, and Taft ClaimsSouthwestern Mines Co. Property 1931-Russell,Orleans and Townsite Groups'

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Location

Lat / long:

37.34884, -117.36674

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold, Silver
Ore:	Bromyrite, Cerargyrite, Galena
Gangue:	Clay, Hematite, Limonite, Pyrite, Quartz
Orebody form:	TABULAR
Discovery year:	1922

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Wyman Formation
Host type:	Quartzite,Shale,Limestone
Associated type:	Diorite
Structure:	Faulting (Slickensided Veins)

References

MRDS	M241934
DEP	10046731
Reference	{Deposit:: MACDONALD, BERNARD, 1930, REPORT ON THE MINING PROPERTIES OF THE OHIO MINES CORP.; NBMG FILE 92 ITEM 1.}{Deposit:: TURNER, J.K., AND BRADY, S.H., REPORT ON THE PROPERTY OF THE SOUTHWESTERN MINES CO.; NBMG FILES FILE 92. ITEM 3.}{Deposit:: SMITH, A.M. AND CARPENTER, JAY, 1931, NOTES ON INSPECTION TRIP TO HORNSILVER; NBMG FILE 92, ITEM 8.}{Deposit:: BRADY, S.H., 1915, UNPUBLISHED REPORT ON CONDITION OF SOUTHWESTERN MINES CO.; NBMG FILE 92, ITEM 9.}{Deposit:: USBM, 1978, MILS DATA}{Deposit:: COUCH, B.F. AND CARPENTER, J.A., 1943, NBMG BULL 38, P. 54.}{Deposit:: SMITH/BENTZ, 1983, FIELD EXAMINATION, NBMG, 9 MAY 83.}
Reporter	La Pointe, D.D. (Tingley, J.V.)