Abandoned and Inactive Mines
The data below represent everything available in the MBMG Abandoned and Inactive Mines (AIM) database.
| AIM Id | Name | Alternate Name | District | County |
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| GR003561 | BLUE MOON MINE | GARNET | GRANITE |
| MRDS | AMLI | MILS | Latitude | Longitude | Datum |
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| 300390410 | 46.8175 | -113.3314 |
| Township | Range | Section | QSection | UTM Northing | UTM Easting | UTM Zone | UTM Datum |
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| 12N | 14W | 2 | CCCD |
| Average Elevation | Elev Units | Land Owner | 250K Quad | 100K Quad | 24K Quad |
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| 6450 | F | BLM | BUTTE | MISSOULA EAST | ELEVATION MOUNTAIN |
| Property Type | Update Date | Who Updated |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | 4/6/1995 | JEW |
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COPPER GOLD SILVER TUNGSTEN |
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Agency: BLM Region District: BUTTE Ranger District: Forest Service Tract: Watershed Code: Forest or Resource Area: GARNET Owner: B Impact: Report: Blue Moon (GR003561) The Blue Moon mine workings consist of at least 2 collapsed adits, 1 open adit, 1 large dump, several smaller dumps, and scattered trenches and pits. The site also has a dilapidated trailer house and other debris present. Total surface disturbance is approixmately 3 acres. Host rock is Precambrian quartzite and schist (Precambrian Garnet Range Formation?). Vein mineralogy is light-colored quartz. The only other apparent signs of mineralization at this site is moderate to heavy limonite staining. An AIM sample assayed less than 2 ppm lead, 36 ppm zinc, 67 ppm copper, 0.2 ppm silver, trace gold, and less than 2 ppm arsenic. No information was found in the literature regarding mine history and/or production. Judging from the condition of the workings, there has been no mining at this site for several years. This dry site is located near the top of a dry ridge; all surface disturbances are on BLM land. |
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Sample Id: WFBM-1 Material Type: WA Sample Method: COMP Comments: |
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Mill Tailings: N Adit Discharge: N Metal Leaching: N Water Erosion: N Residence: N Hazardous Materials: N Open Adit: Y Visit: Y Comments: MBMG GEOLOGIST: JACK WATSON (9/27/94); PHOTOS 12-12 AND 12-13 |
End of report. Retrieved 5/3/2024 2:40:27 PM.
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