Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - NM089; in Grouse Creek), Nome Mining District, Nome Census Area, Alaska, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - NM089; in Grouse Creek) | - not defined - |
| Nome Mining District | Mining District |
| Nome Census Area | Census Area |
| Alaska | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
64° 45' 55'' North , 165° 21' 32'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nome | 3,806 (2018) | 29.4km |
Location: This occurrence is along Grouse Creek, 0.8 mile southeast of Mount Distin, at an elevation of about 400 feet. It is locality 28 of Hummel (1962 [MF 248]) and locality 24 of Cobb (1972 [MF 463], 1978 [OFR 78-93]).
Geology: Hummel (1962 [MF248]) identified this locality as an occurrence of copper-bearing float. The nature of the copper-bearing material is not known.
Workings: The general area has been prospected and explored many times during the last century.
Commodities (Major) - Cu
Development Status: None
Deposit Model: Surface float of copper-bearing material.
Commodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS - Alaska: | NM089 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Brooks-Seward DomainDomain
- Nome ComplexAccretionary Complex
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