Boston Creek Prospects, Ruby Mining District, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Boston Creek Prospects | Group of Prospects |
| Ruby Mining District | Mining District |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | Census Area |
| Alaska | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
64° 38' 28'' North , 155° 29' 45'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Prospects
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby | 165 (2017) | 10.9km |
Location: Boston Creek is location 10 of Eberlein and others, 1977. Boston Creek is approximately 8 miles long, and is a west-flowing tributary of Main Creek. The coordinates above, corresponding to those of location 10 of Eberlein and others (1977), fall in section 8, T. 10 S., R. 17 E. of the Kateel River meridian. No specific location has been recorded for the prospects at the headwaters of Boston Creek. Location is accurate within 4 miles.
Geology: Boston Creek is underlain by Paleozoic phyllite and quartzite at its head (Puchner and others, 1998). In the winter of 1907-08, an undetermined small number of prospect holes were sunk along the creek. A few colors of gold may have been found, and pyrite was reported (Maddren, 1910).
Workings: In 1907-08, a few prospect holes were sunk along the creek (Maddren, 1910).
Age: Quaternary.
Commodities (Major) - Au
Development Status: None
Deposit Model: Placer Au (Cox and Singer, 1986; model 39a).
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| Link to USGS - Alaska: | RB007 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Ruby DomainDomain
- Ruby TerraneAccretionary Complex
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