‡Ref.: Wilson, E.D., et al (1934), AZ Bur. of Mines Bull. 137: 78; Gardner, E.D. (1936), Gold mining and milling in the Black Mountains, western Mohave County, Arizona, US Bur. Mines Info. Circ. 6901: 56-57; MRDS file #10027948.
A former surface and underground Au-Ag-Cu-Pb-Zn-V (trace) mine located on the eastern slope of the Black Mountains, about 30 miles NW of Chloride. Produced 1892 to 1908.
Mineralization is 2 steeply NE-ward dipping veins at 22 feet apart in volcanic rock. The gangue is mainly shattered quartz.
Workings prior to 1908 comprised about 2,300 feet of underground work with a 300 foot deep shaft and several shallower shafts. Started 1893.
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Map Reference: 35°40'32"N , 114°31'39"W
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