Geothermal occurrence · Malheur County, Oregon
Drawn as a well, where the mineral is pumped up as a liquid, brine or steam rather than dug. The ore color stands for geothermal. 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 | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| Coordinates | 44.20736, -117.45601 |
| Primary | Geothermal |
| Status | Occurrence |
| Type | Geothermal |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10225577 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schaffeld Site | 4.8 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Schaffeld Site | 4.8 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
| Purple Ridge Prospect | 5.2 mi | Copper | Unknown |
| Purple Ridge | 5.2 mi | Copper, Silver, Gold | Occurrence |
| Brogan Limestone | 5.7 mi | Limestone, General | Occurrence |
| Brogan Limestone | 5.7 mi | Limestone, General | Past Producer |
| Birch Creek | 6.2 mi | Gold, Silver | Past Producer |
| Birch Creek | 6.2 mi | Gold | Prospect |
| Comyford Pit | 7.1 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Comyford Pit | 7.1 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
| Vilsmeyer Qurry | 7.2 mi | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer |
| Vilsmeyer Quarry | 7.2 mi | Stone | 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.