Bentonite prospect · Kern County, California
| State | California |
| County | Kern |
| Coordinates | 35.51969, -117.72780 |
| Primary | Bentonite |
| Tertiary | Calcium |
| Status | Prospect |
| Type | Surface |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10260592 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code Siding Deposit | 0.6 mi | Wollastonite | Past Producer |
| Manning Group | 0.7 mi | Copper | Prospect |
| Manning | 0.7 mi | Occurrence | |
| Blue Eagle Group | 1.0 mi | Copper | Prospect |
| Blue Eagle Group | 1.1 mi | Occurrence | |
| Michigan Group | 1.3 mi | Copper | Prospect |
| Michigan Group | 1.3 mi | Occurrence | |
| Wildcat Mine | 1.4 mi | Gold | Past Producer |
| Wildcat Mine | 1.4 mi | Gold | Producer |
| Sunnyside Prospect | 1.4 mi | Gold | Prospect |
| Butte Prospect | 1.4 mi | Gold | Prospect |
| Fine Gold Group | 1.4 mi | Gold | 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.