Atlantic Mine, Petty Butte, South Fork Silver District, West Shasta Copper - Zinc Mining District, Klamath Mountains, Shasta County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
40° 32' 5'' North , 122° 34' 9'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shasta | 1,771 (2011) | 9.7km |
| Keswick | 451 (2011) | 13.1km |
| Redding | 91,582 (2017) | 16.1km |
| French Gulch | 346 (2011) | 19.3km |
| Central Valley (historical) | 4,340 (2015) | 23.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shasta Gem & Mineral Society | Redding, California | 16km |
A former lode Au mine located in secs. 17 & 20, T31N, R6W, MDM (coordinates estimated), 2.6 km (8,600 feet) NNW of Petty Butte (coordinates of record), and 4.0 km (2.5 miles) NW of Igo. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Mineralization is hosted in granite. The ore body is tabular at a thickness of 0.38 meters and a length of 21.34 meters. There are 2 parallel ore veins 150 feet apart in granite. Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 5 (Klamath Mountains).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 440 foot adit.
No recorded production. The ore was valued at $80.00/ton (period values). A small producer.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10034367 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Coast MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Klamouth RangeVolcanic Arc
- Shoofly-Olds Ferry DomainDomain
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0060890292
