Quadrangle map, 1:250,000-scale | PS |
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Quadrangle map, 1:63,360-scale | A-5 |
Latitude | 68.08 |
Longitude | -149.41 |
Nearby scientific data | Find additional scientific data near this location |
Location and accuracy | Site is at an elevation of about 5,700 ft. approximately 3 1/2 miles SE of Atigun Pass (NW1/4 sec. 5, T. 16 S., R. 12 E., of the Umiat Meridian); Location accurate within 1-mile radius. |
Geologic descriptionOccurrence is described as Upper Devonian Kanayut Conglomerate with abundant quartz veins, sericite, iron-oxide staining, and pyrite (Menzie and others, 1985). Geochemical analysis shows 50 ppm Cu, 10 ppm Mo, 50 ppm Pb, 1 ppm Be, and 40 ppm Zn (Menzie and others, 1985; USGS field station 75 ABE138). | |
Geologic map unit | (-149.412794559741, 68.0796096383273) |
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Alteration of deposit | Sericite and Fe staining. |
Indication of production | None |
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MRDS Number | 10308172 |
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Reporters | J.M. Britton (Anchorage) |
Last report date | 11/17/1999 |