Copper Nugget Placer

OccurrenceCopperUSGS MRDS

Location

StateMontana
CountyJefferson
Coordinates46.34296, -112.05505

Commodities

PrimaryCopper

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Discovery Year1870
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10019621

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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