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USGS CALIFORNIA CHROME MINES in SISKIYOU Co CA RARE 1940 - with original maps!
USGS CALIFORNIA CHROME MINES in SISKIYOU Co CA RARE 1940 - with original maps!
USGS CALIFORNIA CHROME MINES in SISKIYOU Co CA RARE 1940 - with original maps!
USGS CALIFORNIA CHROME MINES in SISKIYOU Co CA RARE 1940 - with original maps!

USGS CALIFORNIA CHROME MINES in SISKIYOU Co CA RARE 1940 - with original maps!

$ 7.39

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: Some fading around the cover. Light corner bumping. Light general wear. Pages and maps are excellent and unmarked. A very good example of this old report.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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    Description

    SCARCE!!!
    This is USGS Bulletin 922-J, “
    Chromite Deposits in the Seiad Quadrangle, Siskiyou County, California
    .” Published in 1940, there can’t be many of these around anymore. This publication consists of the 26-page book and BOTH OF THE ORIGINAL MAPS, one of which is an index map showing the locations of mines and prospects. At least one of the mines was developed with underground workings. Chromite, serpentine, anthophyllite, talc, tremolite, chalcedony, and magnetite have been found in these mines, as well as the rare, rich green chrome garnet called uvarovite. In addition, garnet crystals are found in pegmatites in the area!
    Perhaps even more minerals have since been found in this area. In addition, quite a number of sites in this area are discussed in the book:
    Barton Claim
    Prospect – name unknown
    Seiad Creek deposit
    Dolbear mine
    Fairview group of claims, including Hamburg Bar Mine
    Neptune claim
    Liberty claim
    Jumbo claim
    Red Butte claim
    Octopus claim
    Black Spot #1
    Black Spot #2
    Unknown prospect
    This publication makes not only a great guide for the collector wanting to visit this area, but also a unique historical record of this district. This is a rare publication on an interesting and historical mining area. This is a rare opportunity for the collector of California minerals, the historian, or anyone that wants to give the place a crack!
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