Black Joe Prospect

OccurrenceIronUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNevada
CountyChurchill
Coordinates39.90823, -118.15930

Commodities

PrimaryIron
TertiaryPhosphorus-Phosphates

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Deposit TypeStratabound
Discovery Year1942
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10045392

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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