Beaver Creek Mine, Innoko Mining District, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Mine | Mine |
| Innoko Mining District | Mining District |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | Census Area |
| Alaska | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
63° 33' 30'' North , 156° 8' 13'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Location: Beaver Creek is not labeled on the U.S. Geological Survey topographic map; it is probably the creek that flows through the middle of sections 22 and 27, T. 22 S., R. 14 E., Kateel River Meridian (Cobb, 1976 [OFR 76-567]. Beaver Creek is a north-northeast flowing, headwater tributary of Graham Creek. The coordinates are for the approximate midpoint of the creek. The location is accurate within 2 miles.
Geology: The rocks in the vicinity of Beaver Creek are chert, argillite, and volcaniclastic strata (Chapman and others, 1987). Prospecting or mining along Beaver Creek was first reported in 1926 (Holzheimer, 1926 [MR 64-1]. Prospecting and development work are also reported in 1940 (Smith, 1942). At least 1,640 ounces of gold and 163 ounces of silver were recovered from Beaver Creek between 1910 and 1950 (Bundtzen and others, 1987). The average fineness of the gold at Beaver Creek is 910 (Metz and Hawkins, 1981). Also see OP003.
Workings: Prospecting or mining along Beaver Creek was first reported in 1926 (Holzheimer, 1926 [MR 64-1]. Prospecting and development work are also reported in 1940 (Smith, 1942). There is no report of any further prospecting or mining.
Production: At least 1,640 ounces of gold and 163 ounces of silver were mined from Beaver Creek between 1910 and 1950 (Bundtzen and others, 1987).
Commodities (Major) - Au; (Minor) - Ag
Development Status: Yes; small
Deposit Model: Placer Au (Cox and Singer, 1986; model 39a)
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsCommodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
1 valid mineral.
Detailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Native Gold Formula: Au |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| Au | Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Au | ⓘ Native Gold | Au |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS - Alaska: | OP004 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Angayucham TerraneAccretionary Complex
- Farewell-Innoko-Idono DomainDomain
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