REF:Deposit:: LORAIN, S. H., AND METZGER, O. H., 1938, RECONNAISSANCE OF PLACER MINING DISTRICTS IN IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO: USBM INF. CIRC. 7023, 93 P
Deposit:: 1938 RECON USBM INF. CIRC. 7023
Production:: LORAIN, S. H., AND METZGER, O. H., 1938, USBM INF. CIR
Commodities (Major) - Gold
Deposit Type: Placer
Development Status: Past Producer
Host Rock Unit: Belt Supergroup - Granite, Schist
Host Rock: Gravel

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