Sweetbrier Mine

Copper prospect · Douglas County, Oregon

ProspectCopperSurface-UndergroundUSGS MRDS

Section

What kind of site this is
SHAFTORE · COPPERLEVELSHEADFRAMESECTION · ILLUSTRATIVE

Drawn as a mine worked both from the surface and underground. The ore color stands for copper. 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.

Location

StateOregon
CountyDouglas
Coordinates42.89542, -123.32616

Commodities

PrimaryCopper

Mine Details

StatusProspect
TypeSurface-Underground
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10225449
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Gravel Pit3.8 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
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Golden Gate3.8 miGold, Copper, SilverPast 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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