Diatomite occurrence · Churchill County, Nevada
| State | Nevada |
| County | Churchill |
| Coordinates | 39.78600, -118.99879 |
| Primary | Diatomite |
| Status | Occurrence |
| Type | Surface |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10124539 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Hot Springs | 0.8 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Hot Springs Pit | 0.8 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Erway Property | 1.1 mi | Mercury | Occurrence |
| Borrow Pit | 1.1 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Unnamed Diatomite Occurrence near Fernley, NV | 1.2 mi | Diatomite | Occurrence |
| Unnamed Diatomite Occurrence near Nixon, NV | 1.2 mi | Diatomite | Occurrence |
| Erway Quicksilver | 1.2 mi | Mercury | Prospect |
| Borrow Pit | 1.3 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Desert Peak Pumice | 1.5 mi | Pumice | Occurrence |
| Desert Peak Pumice | 1.7 mi | Stone | Past Producer |
| Unknown Name Prospect Diatomite near Fernley, NV | 1.7 mi | Diatomite | Prospect |
| Diatome Placer Claims | 2.3 mi | Diatomite | Past 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.