Quadrangle map, 1:250,000-scale | LG |
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Quadrangle map, 1:63,360-scale | A-1 |
Latitude | 65.065 |
Longitude | -147.303 |
Nearby scientific data | Find additional scientific data near this location |
Location and accuracy | Cobb (1972, MF-413), loc. 50; NE1/4NE1/4 sec. 27, T. 3 N., R. 2 E., of the Fairbanks Meridian. The prospect is along Fairbanks Creek about 1/4 mile upstream of the mouth of Too Much Gold Creek. Accuracy is within 1,000 feet. |
Geologic descriptionMineralized schist, opened by a short tunnel, carries 0.2 ounces of gold per ton and 60 ounces of silver per ton (Smith, 1913; B 525). Quartz stringers carry gold, but no silver. Bedrock is mainly schist (Cobb, 1976; OFR 76-633). | |
Geologic map unit | (-147.305447290267, 65.0645792512138) |
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Mineral deposit model | Gold-quartz vein. |
Workings or exploration | A short tunnel was excavated in the mineralized schist (Smith, 1913; B 525). |
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Indication of production | Undetermined |
MRDS Number | A015461 |
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References | |
Reporters | C.J. Freeman, J.R. Guidetti Schaefer (Avalon Development Corporation) |
Last report date | 5/4/1999 |