North Star Mine (1), Grouse Mountain, South Fork Silver District, West Shasta Copper - Zinc Mining District, Klamath Mountains, Shasta County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
40° 32' 38'' North , 122° 34' 34'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shasta | 1,771 (2011) | 9.4km |
| Keswick | 451 (2011) | 12.8km |
| Redding | 91,582 (2017) | 16.3km |
| French Gulch | 346 (2011) | 18.2km |
| Central Valley (historical) | 4,340 (2015) | 23.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shasta Gem & Mineral Society | Redding, California | 16km |
Mindat Locality ID:
92819
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:92819:8
GUID (UUID V4):
255f5135-4cf5-45ce-be0a-d9cc008a0bcc
A former lode Au mine located in sec. 18 and/or 23, T31N, R6W, MDM, 2.9 km (9,400 feet) NE of Grouse Mountain (coordinates of record), along the South Fork Clear Creek, about 2¼ - 3 miles NE of Igo. Property is comprised of 1 claim. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters. NOTE: There are 3 MRDS files which apparently pertain to this location. MRDS file #10103035 states that the section (18) is projected, and may account for a possible discrepancy in the T&R values regarding the section.
Mineralization is hosted in slate and granitoid rocks. The ore body strikes N20E and dips W at a thickness of 0.91 meters. Quartz carries abundant sulphides. Local rocks include Paleozoic metavolcanic rocks, unit 1 (Eastern Klamath Mountains) and/or Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 5 (Klamath Mountains).
Workingas include underground openings and are comprised of a shaft 90 feet deep on one short ore shoot.
Production: A little high-grade ore was extracted.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10117011 |
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0060890567
