Natick Gap Exploration Prospect, Phoenix, Houghton Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USAi
Regional Level Types | |
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Natick Gap Exploration Prospect | Prospect |
Phoenix | Unincorporated Community |
Houghton Township | Township |
Keweenaw County | County |
Michigan | State |
USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
47° 23' 51'' North , 88° 15' 24'' West
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Nearest Settlements:
Place | Population | Distance |
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Ahmeek | 146 (2017) | 15.2km |
Copper City | 187 (2017) | 16.0km |
Calumet | 703 (2017) | 22.4km |
Laurium | 1,941 (2017) | 22.7km |
Lake Linden | 989 (2017) | 25.3km |
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Club | Location | Distance |
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Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club | Dollar Bay, Michigan | 36km |
Mindat Locality ID:
124921
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:124921:0
GUID (UUID V4):
c9f8b87f-9dcc-4962-a6fc-8ce29bab0ac8
Commodities (Major) - Copper
Deposit Type: Fissure Copper Veins
Development Status: Prospect
Deposit Model: 96: Native Cu
Host Rock Unit: Portage Lake Volcanics
Host Rock: Basalt
The Natick Gap Exploration (Natick Mining Company) was located approx. 1.75 mi. east of the town of Phoenix. The company formed in 1853 and exploration work began shortly after. No additional information is available concerning production; it is assumed that this location was not favourable for mining.
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North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Mid-continent DomainDomain
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- Michigan
- Keweenaw PeninsulaPeninsula
- Midcontinent RiftGeologic Province
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