Quadrangle map, 1:250,000-scale | CH |
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Quadrangle map, 1:63,360-scale | D-4 |
Latitude | 67.86 |
Longitude | -148.81 |
Nearby scientific data | Find additional scientific data near this location |
Location and accuracy | The Steph occurrence is at an elevation of about 3,800 feet, approximately 5 1/2 miles west-northwest of Reds Lake in the hills north of and overlooking the North Fork Chandalar River (NW1/4 sec. 13, T. 35 N., R. 6 W., of the Fairbanks Meridian). The reference point corresponds to loc. 69 in DeYoung (1978) and is accurate within a 1/2-mile radius. |
Geologic descriptionThis occurrence is described as malachite, azurite, and tennantite in a quartz vein (Grybeck, 1977). The country rocks are Devonian Skajit Limestone near a large body of greenstone interpreted as schistose hornblende diorite, pyroxene diorite sills, and andesitic flows(?) (Brosgé and Reiser, 1964). No other information is available. | |
Geologic map unit | (-148.812767794025, 67.8596120404988) |
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Mineral deposit model | Polymetallic veins? (Cox and Singer, 1986; model 22c?). |
Mineral deposit model number | 22c? |
Workings or exploration | Claims (15?) staked by Placid Oil Co. in 1971-1973. |
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Indication of production | None |
Additional commentsSee also: Bibban (CH090), Bob (CH089), Gayle (CH091), and Mowgli (CH094). |
MRDS Number | A012152 |
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References | |
Reporters | J.M. Britton (Anchorage) |
Last report date | 11/17/1999 |