Mine detail: Buckhorn Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 39.97466, -113.16721

Resource(M)

Primary: Lead, Silver
Orebody form: IRREGULAR
Discovery year: 1869

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Fandangle Limestone;Lamb Dolomite
Host type:Limestone,Dolomite
Structure:Basin & Range, Buckhorn Thrust N45w
Tectonic:Sevier Orogenic Belt

References

MRDSDC15226
DEP10102141
Reference{Analytical Data:: SRC.REF: ENG. & MIN. JOURNAL, 1891}{Deposit:: STAATZ, M.H., CARR, W.J., 1964, GEOL. & MIN. DEP. OF THOMAS & DUGWAY RANGES, JUAB-TOOELE CO., UT: USGS PP 415}{Deposit:: BUTLER, B.S., 1920, ORE DEPOSITS OF UTAH. U.S.G.S. PROF PAPER 111}{Deposit:: CONSV. COMP. DATE, 03-21-1958}{Deposit:: 1920 RECON BUTLER, B.S., USGS PP 111}{Deposit:: 1964 GEOLMAP STAATZ & CARR, 1964, USGS PP 415}{Production:: BUTLER, B.S., 1920, U.S.G.S. PROF. PAPER 111}
ReporterUnknown, Eads, James P.