Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - EA077; at head of King Creek), Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
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| Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - EA077; at head of King Creek) | - not defined - |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | Census Area |
| Alaska | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
64° 24' 46'' North , 141° 29' 56'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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This occurrence is located within Doyon, Ltd. selected or conveyed land. For more information contact Doyon, Ltd., Fairbanks, Alaska.
Location: This occurrence is located along upper King Creek in section 12, T. 6 S., R. 31 E., of the Fairbanks Meridian. The location is accurate within one-half mile. This occurrence is located within Doyon, Ltd. selected or conveyed land.
Geology: The rocks in the vicinity of King Creek area are Paleozoic amphibolite-facies metamorphic rocks and a small Mesozoic or Paleozoic serpentinite body on the north side of the drainage (Foster, 1976). A high-angle northeast-trending fault cuts across the upper part of the creek. Stream-sediment samples from King Creek contain 250 to 660 ppm zinc and 50 ppm lead (Dashevsky and others, 1986). WGM Inc. conducted reconnaissance stream-sediment sampling on King Creek in 1976 (Dashevsky and others, 1986). Disseminated sulfides associated with a tectonic breccia were mapped on the ridgeline at the head of King Creek (Foster, 1976).
Workings: Stream-sediment samples from King Creek contain 250 to 660 ppm zinc and 50 ppm lead (Dashevsky and others, 1986). WGM Inc. conducted reconnaissance stream-sediment sampling on King Creek in 1976 (Dashevsky and others, 1986). Disseminated sulfides associated with a tectonic breccia were mapped on the ridgeline at the head of King Creek (Foster, 1976).
Commodities (Major) - Pb, Zn
Development Status: None
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| Link to USGS - Alaska: | EA077 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Yukon-TananaVolcanic Arc
- Yukon-Tanana upper DomainDomain
USA
- Alaska
- Fortymile Mining DistrictMining District
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