Edgecumbe Exploration Prospect (Lode), Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Sitka, Alaska, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Edgecumbe Exploration Prospect (Lode) | Prospect |
| Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District) | Mining District |
| Sitka | City Borough |
| Alaska | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
57° 1' 25'' North , 135° 8' 38'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sitka | 8,863 (2017) | 11.8km |
Mindat Locality ID:
197346
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:197346:7
GUID (UUID V4):
f99ccf09-cd03-433d-a114-2ff885d3e19e
Location: This prospect is at an elevation of about 2,300 feet, about 0.5 mile southwest of the outlet of Bear Lake. The prospect is in the SW1/4 sec. 7, T. 56 S., R.65 E. It is MAS no. 0021140019 (U.S. Bureau of Land Management, 2002). The location is accurate within 0.5 mile.
Geology: This prospect is near a Triassic and/or Jurassic unit that consists of biotite schist and gneiss, with some amphibolite, quartzite, phyllite and hornfels, that is in contact with a Tertiary stock that consists of hornblende-biotite tonalite with subordinate granodiorite (Loney and others, 1975) The only information about this prospect is that a lode claim was staked for gold here (U.S. Bureau of Land Management, 2002). It is shown on a map in Bittenbender and others (1999) but it is not described.
Workings: The only information about this prospect is that a claim was staked for gold here.
Age: Triassic or younger based on the age of the rocks in the area.
Commodities (Major) - Au
Development Status: None
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS - Alaska: | SI184 |
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