| Quadrangle map, 1:250,000-scale | FP |
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| Quadrangle map, 1:63,360-scale | D-1 |
| Latitude | 54.8667 |
| Longitude | -162.2833 |
| Nearby scientific data | Find additional scientific data near this location |
| Location and accuracy | Approximate location is on southern part of Deer Island. Anomaly no. 65 of Christie (1974) and no. 11 of MacKevett and Holloway (1977, p. 11). |
Geologic descriptionColor anomaly 3,000 ft (900 m) in diameter in volcaniclastic rocks. Disseminated pyrite is source of color anomaly. | |
| Geologic map unit | (-162.28530510033, 54.8658294743428) |
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| Mineral deposit model | Epithermal gold vein |
| Mineral deposit model number | 25 |
| Age of mineralization | Miocene or younger |
| Alteration of deposit | Propylitic based on presence of chlorite clots. |
| Workings or exploration | Brief reconnaissance geologic mapping and collection of a silt sample reported by Christie (1974). Sample showed moderate silver (1.4 ppm) and gold to 0.02 ppm. Copper, molybdenum, and zinc were all at low levels. |
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| Indication of production | None |
| MRDS Number | A106103 |
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ReferencesChristie, J.S., 1974, Aleut-Quintana-Duval 1974 joint venture, final report: Unpublished Quintana Minerals Corporation report, 24 p., 3 appendices, 2 maps. (Report held by the Aleut Corporation, Anchorage, Alaska.)
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| Reporters | G.D. DuBois, F.H. Wilson |
| Last report date | 5/9/1994 |