Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - SI172; ?), Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Sitka, Alaska, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - SI172; ?) | - not defined - |
| Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District) | Mining District |
| Sitka | City Borough |
| Alaska | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
57° 6' 36'' North , 135° 23' 38'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sitka | 8,863 (2017) | 7.4km |
This prospect is now within the city of Sitka on private land.
Location: This occurrence(?) is at an elevation of about 100 feet on the east side of Halibut Point Road, about midway between Halibut Point and Harbor Point. The site is 0.2 mile north-northwest of the southeast corner of sec. 9, T. 55 S., R. 63 E. It is MAS no. 0021140157 (U.S. Bureau of Land Management, 2002). The location probably is accurate within 0.5 mile.
Geology: The rocks in the vicinity of this prospect are part of the Jurassic and Cretaceous, Sitka Graywacke, which consists mainly of graywacke and argillite (Loney and others, 1975) The only information about this prospect is that a lode claim was staked for gold and iron.
Workings: The only information about this prospect is that a claim was staked here for gold and iron.
Age: Jurassic or younger based on the age of the host rock.
Commodities (Major) - Au, Fe
Development Status: None
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| Link to USGS - Alaska: | SI172 |
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