Philadelphia Canyon Placer, Battle Mountain Mining District, Lander County, Nevada, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia Canyon Placer | Placer |
| Battle Mountain Mining District | Mining District |
| Lander County | County |
| Nevada | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
40° 31' 6'' North , 117° 6' 9'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain | 3,635 (2011) | 19.8km |
| Golconda | 214 (2011) | 58.3km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Bannock Placer; Eva.B., May Bee June Bug and Maine Claims, Pactolus, Wabash,; And Valley View Claims
Deposit: Discovered in 1909 resulting in a boom period of gold placer activity in the district. Claims extended up philadelphia canyon and on the fan gravels below bannock. Workings in canyon were not highly productive due to the great depth of the gravels. A shaft near bannock reached bedrock at about 119 feet. Most productive years were 1913-1922 and 1932-1939 ; info.src : 1 pub lit
Deposit type: Placer Au-PGE
Development: Discovery led to a boom period of placer gold activity in the district. Most productive years were 1913-1922 and 1932-1939.
Geology: Gravel on bedrock is reported to be of good grade
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10044050 |
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