| Quadrangle map, 1:250,000-scale | LG |
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| Quadrangle map, 1:63,360-scale | A-1 |
| Latitude | 65.079 |
| Longitude | -147.304 |
| Nearby scientific data | Find additional scientific data near this location |
| Location and accuracy | Cobb (1972, MF-413), loc. 51; NW1/4NE1/4 sec. 22, T. 3 N., R. 2 E., of the Fairbanks Meridian. This deposit is on the divide at the head of Too Much Gold Creek. Accuracy is within 1,500 feet. |
Geologic descriptionHigh grade gold mineralization occurs in a shear zone 30 feet wide that strikes N 60 W. The shear exhibits two mineralized zones that contain quartz with pyrite, gold and stibnite, as well as irregular or kidney-shaped pods of stibnite (Brooks, 1916; B 649). Intrusive breccia was noted to be present on the dump of the Rob Roby shaft (Pilkington, 1970). A small amount of ore was custom milled from a 100-foot shaft with 170 feet of drifts (Brooks, 1916; B 649). Operation were suspended in mid-1918 because of excess water in the workings (Martin, 1920). | |
| Geologic map unit | (-147.30644886851, 65.0785794432324) |
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| Mineral deposit model | Gold and stibnite in quartz shear zones. |
| Workings or exploration | Workings consisted of a 100 foot shaft and 170 feet of drifts on two levels (Brooks, 1916; B 649). |
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| Indication of production | Yes; small |
| Production notes | A small amount of ore was custom milled but production figures are not known (Brooks, 1916; B 649). |
| MRDS Number | A015463 |
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ReferencesFreeman, C.J., 1992, 1991 Golden Summit project final report, volume 2: Historical summary of lode mines and prospects in the Golden Summit project area, Alaska: Avalon Development Corp., 159 p. (Report held by Freegold Recovery Inc. USA, Vancouver, British Columbia.)
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| Reporters | C.J. Freeman, J.R. Guidetti Schaefer (Avalon Development Corporation) |
| Last report date | 5/4/1999 |