Nickel, Iron, Cobalt, Chromium occurrence · Curry County, Oregon
discovered 1975
Drawn as an open-pit mine, dug down in benches from the surface. The ore color stands for nickel, iron, cobalt, chromium. 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 | Curry |
| Coordinates | 42.07292, -123.90306 |
| Tertiary | Nickel, Iron, Cobalt, Chromium |
| Status | Occurrence |
| Type | Surface |
| Discovery Year | 1975 |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10225903 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Creek Laterite | 0.0 mi | Nickel | Occurrence |
| Baldface Ridge | 0.0 mi | Nickel | Occurrence |
| Baldface Ridge | 0.0 mi | Nickel | Occurrence |
| Baldface Placers | 0.5 mi | Gold | Occurrence |
| Chrome Creek Nickel Laterite Area | 2.1 mi | Prospect | |
| Baldface Ridge Laterites | 2.3 mi | Nickel, Cobalt, Silver, Chromium | Occurrence |
| Baldface Ridge Laterites | 2.3 mi | Nickel | Prospect |
| Cleopatra-Taylor Creek | 2.8 mi | Nickel | Occurrence |
| Chrome Creek Laterite | 2.8 mi | Nickel | Occurrence |
| Cedar Springs Laterite | 3.2 mi | Nickel, Cobalt, Chromium | Prospect |
| Cedar Springs Laterite | 3.3 mi | Nickel | Occurrence |
| Come & Get It Claim | 3.3 mi | Chromium | 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.