Clay occurrence · Washington County, Idaho
discovered 1919 · first production 1921
Drawn as a mineral occurrence: a place where a geologist noted the mineral, with no mining recorded. The ore color stands for clay. Federal records note the kind of operation and its status, not its depth or layout, so this is a typical example rather than a survey of this site.
| State | Idaho |
| County | Washington |
| Coordinates | 44.26347, -117.15410 |
| Tertiary | Clay |
| Status | Occurrence |
| First Production | 1921 |
| Discovery Year | 1919 |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10070226 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Head | 0.5 mi | Gold | Prospect |
| Clay Bed Occurrence | 0.5 mi | Occurrence | |
| Unnamed Location near Huntington, OR | 0.5 mi | Clay | Occurrence |
| Unnamed Location near Huntington, OR | 0.7 mi | Clay | Occurrence |
| Shale Bed Prospect | 0.7 mi | Occurrence | |
| Porter Flat Site | 2.0 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
| Porter Flat Site | 2.0 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Lackey | 2.1 mi | Mercury, Gold | Occurrence |
| Lackey Prospect | 2.1 mi | Mercury | Prospect |
| Clay Cinnabar | 2.1 mi | Mercury | Occurrence |
| Mp 390.6 Old Oregon Trail | 2.1 mi | Stone | Past Producer |
| Mp 390.6 Old Oregon Trail | 2.1 mi | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer |
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.