| Main commodities | Ag; Pb; Zn |
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| Ore minerals | galena; sphalerite |
| Quadrangle map, 1:250,000-scale | LH |
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| Quadrangle map, 1:63,360-scale | C-1 |
| Latitude | 61.5 |
| Longitude | -153.1113 |
| Nearby scientific data | Find additional scientific data near this location |
| Location and accuracy | This occurrence adjoins a small tributary on the east side of the Styx River valley. The map site is at an elevation of about 4,600 feet, just north of the south boundary of the Lime Hills C-1 quadrangle, in the SW1/4 section 6, T 16 N, R 21 W, of the Seward Meridian. It is included as an unnamed occurrence by Cobb and Reed (1981). It is approximately located, perhaps within one-half mile. |
Geologic descriptionCobb and Reed (1981) reported that silver-bearing veins with abundant galena and sphalerite are present in this area. Other information about the occurrence or its setting is not available. | |
| Geologic map unit | (-153.11349978242, 61.4993797252925) |
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| Mineral deposit model | Polymetallic veins? (Cox and Singer, 1986, model 22c) |
| Mineral deposit model number | 22c? |
| Age of mineralization | Tertiary? Polymetallic mineralization in this region is commonly associated with Tertiary igneous rocks. |
| Workings or exploration | Reconnaissance sampling has been done in this area. |
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| Indication of production | None |
Additional commentsThis occurrence is within Lake Clark National Park. | |
| MRDS Number | 10307758 |
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References | |
| Reporters | Travis L. Hudson and Madelyn A. Millholland |
| Last report date | 6/10/2001 |