Matterhorn Mine, Ophir Mining District (Iron Springs Mining District), San Miguel County, Colorado, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Matterhorn Mine | Mine |
| Ophir Mining District (Iron Springs Mining District) | Mining District |
| San Miguel County | County |
| Colorado | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 50' 55'' North , 107° 52' 43'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ophir | 169 (2017) | 4.1km |
| Mountain Village | 1,395 (2017) | 9.4km |
| Telluride | 2,399 (2018) | 11.5km |
| Silverton | 637 (2011) | 19.2km |
| Rico | 255 (2017) | 21.9km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
San Juan Mine
Commodities (Major) - Gold; (Trace) - Silver
Development Status: Past Producer
OWN-OPER: SILVER HAT MINING CO 1961
REF:BROMFIELD, E. S., 1967 USGS BULL. 1227 AND USGS BULL. 1353 -
Deposit:: C B M SUMMARY OF MINING ACTIVITY IN COLORADO, 1976 ANNUAL
Deposit:: REPORT, MMR DOC #403258.
Deposit:: MSHA.DBF, 1995.
Commodities (Major) - Lead, Silver, Gold
Deposit Type: Vein
Development Status: Producer
Host Rock Unit: Burns Formation Silverton Volcanics
Host Rock: Granodiorite
Development Status: Past Producer
OWN-OPER: SILVER HAT MINING CO 1961
REF:BROMFIELD, E. S., 1967 USGS BULL. 1227 AND USGS BULL. 1353 -
Deposit:: C B M SUMMARY OF MINING ACTIVITY IN COLORADO, 1976 ANNUAL
Deposit:: REPORT, MMR DOC #403258.
Deposit:: MSHA.DBF, 1995.
Commodities (Major) - Lead, Silver, Gold
Deposit Type: Vein
Development Status: Producer
Host Rock Unit: Burns Formation Silverton Volcanics
Host Rock: Granodiorite
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Rocky MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Great Plains DomainDomain
- Southern Rocky MountainsOrogenic Belt
USA
- San Juan MountainsMountain Range
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Matterhorn Mine, Ophir Mining District, San Miguel County, Colorado, USA