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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| JF001217 | ARCTURUS CLAIM | ELKHORN | JEFFERSON |
| MRDS | AMLI | MILS | Latitude | Longitude | Datum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300430605 | 46.2861 | -111.9383 |
| Township | Range | Section | QSection | UTM Northing | UTM Easting | UTM Zone | UTM Datum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06N | 03W | 11 | DBAA | 5126046 | 427716 | 12 |
| Average Elevation | Elev Units | Land Owner | 250K Quad | 100K Quad | 24K Quad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | WHITE SULPHUR | TOWNSEND | ELKHORN |
| Property Type | Update Date | Who Updated |
|---|---|---|
| LODE | 3/30/1995 | JDL |
| Commodities Identified |
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COPPER GOLD LEAD SILVER ZINC |
| Information |
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Agency: NF Region District: R1 Ranger District: JEFFERSON Forest Service Tract: Watershed Code: 10020006 Forest or Resource Area: DEERLODGE Owner: M Impact: Report: Arcturus Dry reclaimed pits and trenches mark the site of the Arcturus. Little geology is visible today, but the USGS (1978) describe it in some detail. Apparently ore containing gold, pyrite, arsenopyrite, galena, and chalcopyrite was mined from the N striking, 30-80E dipping contacts of limestone, sandstone, and shale within the Three Forks formation. Some disseminated mineralization also exists in the limestone and sandstone. Exposures of the Cretaceous, gabbroic Black Butte stock lie a few hundred feet away. Seven samples averaged a trace of gold, .1 oz/ton silver, .29% copper, .01% lead, and .57% zinc. The USGS stated that the low metal content does not preclude the existence of resources. Recent exploration drilling has taken place in the area, but results have not been released. |
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Mill Tailings: N Adit Discharge: N Metal Leaching: N Water Erosion: N Residence: N Hazardous Materials: N Open Adit: N Visit: Y Comments: LONN; 8/92 |
End of report. Retrieved 5/2/2024 1:51:14 PM.
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