Ore deposits of the Antler Peak quadrangle, Humboldt and Lander Counties, Nevada / by Ralph J. Roberts and D.C. Arnold.

Author/creator Roberts, Ralph Jackson
Other author Arnold, D. C. (David C.)
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington : U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1965.
Descriptionv, 94 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm.
Subjects

SeriesGeology of the Antler Peak quadrangle, Nevada
Geological Survey professional paper 459-B
Geology of the Antler Peak quadrangle, Nevada. UNAUTHORIZED
Geological Survey professional paper ; 459-B. ^A16492
Contents Abstract -- Introduction -- Physical features -- Climate -- Water supply -- Previous work -- Fieldwork and acknowledgments -- Regional setting -- General geology -- Sedimentary rocks -- Siliceous and volcanic assemblage -- Cambrian System -- Scott Canyon Formation -- Ordovician System -- Valmy Formation -- Transitional assemblage -- Cambrian System -- Harmony Formation -- Overlap assemblage -- Antler sequence -- Battle Formation -- Antler Peak Limestone -- Edna Mountain Formation -- Havallah sequence -- Pumpernickel Formation -- Quaternary System -- Igneous rocks -- Igneous rocks of Paleozoic age -- Intrusive rocks of Tertiary age -- Granodiorite and quartz monzonite -- Igneous metamorphism -- Metamorphism of the igneous rocks -- Metamorphic zones -- Metamorphism of the sedimentary rocks -- Battle Formation -- Pumpernickel Formation -- Havallah Formation -- Scott Canyon Formation -- Harmony Formation -- Volcanic rocks of Tertiary and early Quaternary age -- Geologic structure -- Valmy and Scott Canyon blocks -- Dewitt block -- Antler block -- Golconda block -- High-angle faults -- Ore deposits -- Mineralogy -- Ore minerals -- Gold -- Silver -- Copper -- Antimony -- Lead -- Zinc -- Cadmium -- Iron -- Manganese -- Arsenic -- Minor minerals -- Gangue minerals -- Silicates -- General character and classification of the ore deposits -- Copper-gold deposits -- Replacement deposits -- Contact-metamorphic stage -- Hydrothermal stage -- Supergene mineralization -- Supergene copper deposits -- Copper-gold veins -- Hypogene stage -- Supergene stage -- Gold-silver deposits -- Lead-zinc-silver deposits -- Replacement deposits -- Contact-metamorphic stage -- Hydrothermal stage -- Veins -- Hypogene mineralization -- Supergene mineralization -- Antimony deposits -- Zonal arrangement of ore deposits -- Copper-gold and copper deposits -- Gold-silver deposits -- Lead-zinc-silver deposits -- Antimony deposits -- Age of the mineralization -- Geochemical prospecting -- Trinity fault -- Lucky Strike fault -- Plumas fault -- Hayden fault -- Suggestions for further prospecting -- History of mining -- Future of the district -- Mines -- Lode deposits -- Copper Canyon-Iron Canyon area -- Copper Canyon mine (9) -- Iron Canyon mine (17) -- Nevada mine (22) -- Wilson-Independence mine (6) -- Tomboy mine (4) -- Minnie mine (8) -- Independence mine (18) -- Western Lock mine (10) -- Gold Cash (No Money) mine (7) -- Silver King mine (19) -- Monitor claim (12) -- Buzzard mine (13) -- Other workings in the Buzzard mine area (Nos. 14, 14) -- Big Four (Annex) mine (16) -- Nevada-Omaha mine (1) -- Eldorado mine (11) -- Elko-Lander (21) -- Dead Horse mine (21a) -- Meagher mine (23) -- Yellow Boy (Oriole) claims (24) -- Columbia group (25) -- Plumas mine (26) -- Cleveland claim (27).
Contents Galena Canyon area -- White and Shiloh mine (38) -- Blossom mine (35) -- Buena Vista mine (34) -- Hard Times claim (37) -- Bon Ami claim (45) -- Humboldt claim (39) -- Spanish and Celia claims (36) -- Trinity mine (Atlas, 40, Armor 42) -- Other workings on the Trinity fault -- Eagle mine (48) -- Moonlight mine (47) -- Driscol (Denver-Nevada) mine (46) -- Humbug-Lucky Chance mine (33) -- Apex Antimony mine (41) -- North Butte workings (31) -- Annie Blaine claim (44) -- Bryan mine (32) -- Ace of Diamonds claim (43) -- Butte (Gold Butte) mine (28) -- Post mine (28a) -- Sioux group (29) -- Copper Basin area -- History and production -- Geology -- Ore deposits -- Sweet Marie mine (72) -- Copper King mine (76) -- Surprise mine (77) -- Carissa mine (73) -- Contention mine (66) -- Widow mine (71) -- Chase mine (69) -- Elvira adit (75) -- Raven adit (70) -- Henrietta and Uncle Tom mines (79, 78) -- Pedro (Goff) mine (68) -- Blue Gem Turquoise mine (67) -- Empire mine (81) -- Northern Light (80) -- Copperopolis adit (65) -- Crown Point Extension claim (74) -- Copper Prize (Copper Pick) mine (82) -- Peggy group (62a) -- Bentley mine (59) -- O'Leary (Buckingham) mine (57) -- Gold Top mine (60) -- Copper Queen mine (61 and 62) -- Hawkeye mine (64) -- Little Giant mine (56) -- Little Rose mine (55) -- Irish Rose mine (55) -- Lead-Silver deposits northeast of Copper Basin -- Bailey-Day mine (83) -- Elder Creek area -- Morning Star mine (89) -- Big Pay mine (87) -- Gracie (Elder Creek) mine (88) -- Ridge mine (86) -- Scattered mines -- Dewitt (Blue Bird) mine (53) -- Lucky Strike mine (51) -- Antimony occurrence on North Peak -- Lauritzen mine (52) -- Antimony King mine (49) -- Fuller group (50) -- Copper Glance group (84) -- Golden Era (Good Chance) group (85) -- Marigold mine (90) -- Red Rock group (91) -- Trenton Copper prospect (92) -- Trenton mine (93) -- Buffalo Valley mine (94) -- Black Rock mine (95) -- Telluride mine (96) -- Modoc mine (97) -- Placer deposits -- Copper Canyon (20) -- Natomas (Greenan, Dahl) (5) -- Box Canyon (3) -- Philadelphia Canyon (Bannock) (2) -- Iron Canyon (17a) -- Duck Creek (Galena Canyon) (30) -- Copper Basin -- Vail Canyon (63) -- Snow Gulch and Piute Canyon -- B & M placer (85a) -- Source of the gold -- References cited -- Index.
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General notePart of illustrative matter fold. in pocket.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 89-90).
Issued in other formOnline version: Roberts, Ralph Jackson, 1911-2007. Ore deposits of the Antler Peak quadrangle, Humboldt and Lander Counties, Nevada
LCCN 73604994
Govt. docs number I 19.16:459-B/

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