Golden Queen prospect 1 (Golden Queen prospect), Obregon, Cargo Muchacho Mining District (Hedges Mining District; Ogilby Mining District), Cargo Muchacho Mountains, Imperial County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
32° 54' 18'' North , 114° 49' 36'' West
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Los Algodones | 4,874 (2015) | 24.4km |
| Colonia Ladrillera | 277 (2018) | 25.7km |
| Winterhaven | 394 (2011) | 25.7km |
| Donovan Estates | 1,508 (2017) | 25.8km |
| Colonia Francisco Santana Peralta | 578 (2013) | 25.8km |
A former Au mine located in the W½W½ sec. 36, T14S, R20E, SBM, 6.3 km (3.9 miles) NW of Obregon, in the northern Cargo Muchacho Mountains (5.8 miles NE of Ogilby siding). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
The deposit is an irregular zone adjacent to a fault trending E-W and dipping steeply S in granite. There is little wallrock alteration or silicification. Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges) and/or Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 40 foot vertical shaft with an irregular stope at the 15 foot level.
Production information: 400 tons produced.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10065054 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Sonoran DesertDesert
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
- Southern Basin and RangeWide Rift
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