Quadrangle map, 1:250,000-scale | MC |
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Quadrangle map, 1:63,360-scale | C-8 |
Latitude | 61.5753 |
Longitude | -143.629 |
Nearby scientific data | Find additional scientific data near this location |
Location and accuracy | This prospect is near the head of the south tributary to Slatka Creek and north of Kuskulana Pass. It is at an elevation of 4,500 feet, 2,300 feet north of elevation 5075 and 500 feet northwest of the center of section 32, T. 3 S., R. 10 E. of the Copper River Meridian. This is locality 34 of MacKevett and others (1978); the location is accurate to within about 100 feet. |
Geologic descriptionMacKevett and others (1978) identify this as a placer gold prospect. Bedrock in the area is Triassic limestone, and a gold-bearing skarn (MC057) is located about 1,500 feet to the southwest (MacKevett and others, 1978). | |
Geologic map unit | (-143.631084785681, 61.5748450310752) |
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Mineral deposit model | Placer Au (Cox and Singer, 1986; model 39a) |
Mineral deposit model number | 39a |
Age of mineralization | Quaternary. |
Workings or exploration | Some surface workings are probably present. |
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Indication of production | Undetermined |
Additional commentsThe locality is in the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and Preserve. |
References | |
Reporters | Travis L. Hudson (Applied Geology, Inc.) |
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Last report date | 1/12/2003 |