Nils Genki Prospect, Fairbanks Mining District, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Nils Genki Prospect | Prospect |
| Fairbanks Mining District | Mining District |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Borough |
| Alaska | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
65° 4' 4'' North , 147° 23' 23'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox | 417 (2011) | 16.2km |
| Farmers Loop | 4,853 (2017) | 22.9km |
| Two Rivers | 719 (2011) | 27.3km |
| Fairbanks | 32,325 (2017) | 29.8km |
| College | 12,964 (2011) | 30.4km |
Location: The Nils Genki prospect is located approximately 1/2 mile NW of the Chatham mine (ARDF no. LG147) in the upper Chatham Creek drainage; SE1/4SW1/4 sec. 20, T. 3 N., R. 2 E., of the Fairbanks Meridian.
Geology: The Nils Genki site consists of a shallow shaft on a vein that strikes N 60 E and appears to be from 10 to 12 inches wide (Hill, 1933, p. 100). The quartz is crushed and stained with both iron and arsenic oxides (Hill, 1933, p. 100).
Workings: A shallow shaft was driven on a quartz vein (Hill, 1933, p. 100).
Alteration: The quartz is crushed and stained with both iron- and arsenic-oxides (Hill, 1933, p. 100).
Commodities (Major) - Au
Development Status: None
Deposit Model: Gold-quartz vein.
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS - Alaska: | LG143 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- North America PlatformPassive Margin
- Yukon-Tanana lower DomainDomain
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