Location
| State | California |
| County | Kern |
| Coordinates | 35.09249, -118.21811 |
Commodities
| Primary | Bentonite |
| Tertiary | Gypsum-Anhydrite |
Mine Details
| Status | Prospect |
| Type | Surface |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10261101 |
Nearest Recorded Sites
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|
| Caltrans #256 | 0.8 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Unknown |
| Emerald Queen Prospect | 0.9 mi | Uranium | Occurrence |
| Unnamed Pit near Mojave, CA | 1.6 mi | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
| Unnamed Uranium Occurrence near Mojave, CA | 1.6 mi | Uranium | Occurrence |
| Unnamed Quarry near Mojave, CA | 2.1 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Unnamed Quarry near Mojave, CA | 2.5 mi | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
| Hansen Dg Pit | 2.5 mi | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
| Broken Stone #4 | 3.5 mi | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Occurrence |
| Tehachapi Clay | 4.0 mi | Bentonite | Past Producer |
| Cameron Siding | 4.6 mi | Gemstone | Occurrence |
| Mojave Pit | 4.6 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
| Borrow Pit | 5.0 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
What This Means
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.