Drawn as an underground mine, reached by a shaft or tunnel and worked along the ore. The ore color stands for gold. 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
State
Oregon
County
Jackson
Coordinates
42.18203, -122.79193
Commodities
Primary
Gold
Tertiary
Silver, Copper, Lead, Sand and Gravel, Construction
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.