Mine detail: Snake Creek Placer

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 46.60907, -115.92631

Resource(B)

Primary: Gold
Tertiary: Kyanite, Garnet
Ore: Andalusite, Garnet, Kyanite
Gangue: Feldspar, Mica, Quartz

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Sand And Gravel
Host type:Sand and Gravel

References

MRDSW013061
DEP10070265
Reference{Deposit:: STALEY, W. W., 1940, MINING ACTIVITY IN THE NORTH FORK OF THE CLEARWATER RIVER AREA: IDAHO BUREAU OF MINES AND GEOLOGY PAMPHLET 54, 6 P.}{Deposit:: PATTEE, E.C., AND OTHERS, 1968 , BERYLLIUM RESOURCES OF IDAHO, WASHINGTON, MONTANA, AND OREGON: US BUR MINES REPT. INV. 7148 , P. 25 - 103}{Deposit:: 1940 COMPILE IDAHO BUREAU OF MINES AND GEOLOGY PAMPHLET 54}{Deposit:: 1960 GEOCHEM US BUR MINES, REPT. INV. 7148}
ReporterBainbridge, Terri L.; Miller, Pat, Miller, Pat J.