Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - SO164; near Pajara Creek), Nome Mining District, Nome Census Area, Alaska, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - SO164; near Pajara 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° 41' 41'' North , 164° 50' 5'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Köppen climate type:
Location: This occurrence is on the ridge crest between Pajara and Mulligan Creeks, east tributaries to the Eldorado River. It is at an elevation of 1,375 feet and locality 119 of Gamble (1988).
Geology: Hummel (1975) notes the presence of sulfides in silicified marble at this location. Bedrock in the area is the Ordovican Casadepaga Schist, a mafic metavolcanic assemblage (Till and others, 1986).
Workings: No known workings or exploration activities are recorded in the area.
Alteration: Silicification of marble is indicated.
Commodities (Major) - Cu
Development Status: None
Deposit Model: Sulfides in silicified marble.
Commodity List
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS - Alaska: | SO164 |
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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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