Mine detail: Elkhorn Claims

Previously called 'Old Codger'

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Location

Lat / long: 42.77454, -122.94504

Resource(M)

Primary: Mercury
Ore: Cinnabar
Gangue: Limonite, Pyrite

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: None
Development status: Occurrence

Geology

Host rock:Applegate Group;Applegate Group
Host type:Mica Schist

References

MRDSM055883
DEP10095491
Reference{Deposit:: BROOKS, H. C., 1963, QUICKSILVER IN OREGON: OREGON DEPT. OF GEOLOGY AND MINERAL INDUSTRIES, BULL. 55, 223 P., P 60, P 60}{Deposit:: MERCURY IN OREGON, 1965, USBM IC 8252}
ReporterPeterson, Jocelyn A., Ferns, Mark L. (Brooks, Howard C.), Gray, Jerry J.