Difficult Creek District

OccurrenceGold, CopperUSGS MRDS

Location

StateColorado
CountyPitkin, Gunnison
Coordinates39.04582, -106.73951

Commodities

PrimaryGold, Copper
SecondarySilver
TertiaryManganese

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Deposit TypeVein
Discovery Year1892
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10013421

What This Means

This location is classified as a mineral prospect or occurrence — a site where minerals have been identified but no significant mining has taken place. These sites typically have minimal environmental impact but indicate the presence of mineral deposits in the area.

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