Diatomite prospect · Churchill County, Nevada
| State | Nevada |
| County | Churchill |
| Coordinates | 39.59710, -119.05239 |
| Primary | Diatomite |
| Status | Prospect |
| Type | Surface |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10159879 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Diatomite Deposit near Fernley, NV | 1.3 mi | Diatomite | Occurrence |
| Borrow Pit | 2.0 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Hazen Pit | 2.9 mi | Misc. Nonmetallic Mnls. NEC | Intermittent |
| Hazen Sand & Gravel Pit | 3.4 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
| Hazen Pit & Mill | 3.7 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
| Unnamed Sand Deposit near Fernley, NV | 3.9 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Occurrence |
| Terex 3 #1364 | 4.1 mi | Construction Sand and Gravel | Abandoned |
| Hazen Pit | 5.2 mi | Diatomite | Past Producer |
| Section 8 Mine | 5.2 mi | Diatomite | Producer |
| Browne Pit | 5.4 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Swingle Bench Pit | 5.5 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Section 17 Mine | 6.0 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.