Mine detail: Maxfield Mine

Previously called 'Bechtel ClaimsBarite King and Queen'

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Location

Lat / long: 38.03521, -118.18372

Resource(B)

Primary: Barium-Barite
Tertiary: Molybdenum, Tungsten
Ore: Barite, Molybdenite
Gangue: Calcite, Epidote, Garnet

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Poleta
Host type:Limestone

References

MRDSM242109
DEP10046884
Reference{Deposit:: ALBERS, J.P. AND STEWART, J.H., 1972, NBMG BULL. 78, P. 61.}{Deposit:: HORTON, R.C., 1963, NBMG REPORT 4, P. 8.}{Deposit:: USBM, 1978, MILS DATA}{Deposit:: SMITH, 1982, FIELD EXAMINATION (AUG 29, 1982)}{Production:: HORTON, R.C., 1963, P. 8.}
ReporterLa Pointe, D.D. (Tingley, J.V.)