The Lead Mine

Lead occurrence · Kern County, California

OccurrenceLeadUSGS MRDS

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
Coordinates35.53638, -117.75090

Commodities

PrimaryLead

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10095240
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Sunnyside Prospect1.9 miGoldProspect
Walsh and Mc Claude Claim1.9 miManganeseOccurrence
Code Siding Deposit2.0 miWollastonitePast Producer
Pottery Group2.3 miPumiceOccurrence
Blue Eagle Group2.3 miCopperProspect
Manning Group2.4 miCopperProspect
Manning2.4 miOccurrence
Blue Eagle Group2.8 miOccurrence
Caltrans #32.8 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer

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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