Manganese occurrence · Baker County, Oregon
discovered 1942
Drawn as a mineral occurrence: a place where a geologist noted the mineral, with no mining recorded. The ore color stands for manganese. 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 | Baker |
| Coordinates | 44.66096, -117.50042 |
| Tertiary | Manganese |
| Status | Occurrence |
| Discovery Year | 1942 |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10249403 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Site Claim | 0.4 mi | Manganese | Occurrence |
| Sunset Nos. 1 and 2 Claims | 0.5 mi | Manganese | Occurrence |
| Canyon Site Claim | 0.5 mi | Prospect | |
| Jetta Mae No. 1 | 0.8 mi | Manganese | Occurrence |
| Collie No. 2 Claim | 0.8 mi | Manganese | Occurrence |
| Jetta Mae #1 | 0.9 mi | Manganese | Prospect |
| Collie No. 2 Claim | 0.9 mi | Manganese | Prospect |
| Seminole Claim | 1.0 mi | Manganese | Occurrence |
| Jay Bird Claim | 1.1 mi | Manganese | Occurrence |
| Jay Bird Claim | 1.2 mi | Prospect | |
| Gravel Pit | 2.2 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Oxman Gravel Pit | 2.2 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | 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.