North Bonanza Mine, Comstock Lode, Virginia City, Comstock Mining District, Storey County, Nevada, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| North Bonanza Mine | Mine |
| Comstock Lode | Lode |
| Virginia City | City |
| Comstock Mining District | Mining District |
| Storey County | County |
| Nevada | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 19' 15'' North , 119° 35' 8'' West
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia City | 855 (2011) | 5.6km |
| Dayton | 8,964 (2011) | 9.3km |
| Stagecoach | 1,874 (2011) | 19.1km |
| Carson City | 54,521 (2017) | 23.4km |
| Sparks | 96,094 (2017) | 27.8km |
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Basin Gem & Mineral Club | Carson City, Nevada | 24km |
| High Desert Rockers | Carson City, Nevada | 24km |
| Comstock Gold Prospectors | Reno, Nevada | 30km |
| Reno Gem and Mineral Society | Reno, Nevada | 30km |
Deposit: Located in 1861. Owrk in 1870 revealed 35-foot width of good ore. Work in 1879, 1880 revealed anorebody 50ft. By 100ft. Of argentiferous galena assaying $30 to $50 per ton in crude state. ; info.src : 1 pub lit; 2 unpub rept
Deposit type: Epithermal vein, Comstock
Development: 1878 development revealed 35-ft. Width of good ore; 1879-1880 work exposed an ore body 50ft x 100ft. Of argentiferous galena assaying $30 to $50/ton.
Rock formation(s): Alta Andesite
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