Mine detail: Mammoth Springs

Previously called 'Contact'

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Location

Lat / long: 39.48516, -120.82436

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Ore: Gold
Gangue: Quartz

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Gabbro,Slate,Serpentinite

References

MRDSM021703
DEP10103098
Reference{Deposit:: AVERILL, C. V., 1942 , MINES AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF SIERRA CO.: CDM CALIF. JOUR. MINES AND GEOL., VOL. 38 , NO. 1 , P. 59 .}{Deposit:: FERGUSON, H. G., & GANNETT, R. W., 1932 , GOLD QTZ. VEINS OF THE ALLEGHANY DISTRICT, CALIF.; USGS PROF. PAPER 172 , P. 125 .}{Deposit:: LOGAN, C. A., 1929 , SIERRA CO: CDMM 25TH REPORT STATE MINERALOGIST, APRIL, P. 179 .}
ReporterHayden, F. (Albers, J.)