Chromium, Iron prospect · Siskiyou County, California
discovered 1918
Drawn as an open-pit mine, dug down in benches from the surface. The ore color stands for chromium, iron. 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 | California |
| County | Siskiyou |
| Coordinates | 41.92123, -123.19424 |
| Tertiary | Chromium, Iron |
| Status | Prospect |
| Type | Surface |
| Discovery Year | 1918 |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10116524 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kangaroo Mountain | 0.1 mi | Chromium | Producer |
| Blue Eagle | 1.3 mi | Chromium | Prospect |
| Black Eagle | 1.4 mi | Chromium | Past Producer |
| Black Jack | 1.7 mi | Graphite | Occurrence |
| Black Eagle | 1.8 mi | Chromium | Producer |
| Emma Bell | 1.9 mi | Chromium | Past Producer |
| Emma Bell Mine | 1.9 mi | Chromium | Occurrence |
| Murry Claims | 2.7 mi | Asbestos | Occurrence |
| Seiad Creek/emma Bell | 2.7 mi | Chromium | Past Producer |
| Seiad Creek | 2.7 mi | Chromium | Past Producer |
| O Brian Mine | 3.2 mi | Gold | Unknown |
| Seiad Prospect | 3.3 mi | Copper | Occurrence |
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.