Unnamed Gold Prospect

OccurrenceGoldUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyIredell
Coordinates35.72177, -80.79980

Commodities

PrimaryGold
TertiaryCopper, Molybdenum, Tungsten

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Deposit TypeHydrothermal Vein
Discovery Year1850
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10096496

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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