The Wasco is a silver, copper, gold, lead, zinc, and molybdenum mine located in Okanogan county, Washington.
About the MRDS Data:
All mine locations were obtained from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. The locations and other information in this database have not been verified for accuracy. It should be assumed that all mines are on private property.
Mine Info
Elevation:
Commodity: Silver, Copper, Gold, Lead, Zinc, Molybdenum
Lat, Long: 48.37028, -118.91722
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Wasco MRDS details
Site Name
Primary: Wasco
Commodity
Primary: Silver
Primary: Copper
Primary: Gold
Primary: Lead
Primary: Zinc
Primary: Molybdenum
Location
State: Washington
County: Okanogan
District: Park City
Land Status
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Holdings
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Workings
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Ownership
Not available
Production
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Deposit
Record Type: Site
Operation Category: Prospect
Deposit Type: Vein
Operation Type: Unknown
Years of Production:
Organization:
Significant: N
Physiography
General Physiographic Area: Rocky Mountain System
Physiographic Province: Northern Rocky Mountains
Mineral Deposit Model
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Orebody
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Structure
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Alterations
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Rocks
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Analytical Data
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Materials
Ore: Galena
Ore: Sphalerite
Ore: Molybdite
Ore: Malachite
Ore: Molybdenite
Ore: Chalcopyrite
Gangue: Quartz
Comments
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References
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Washington Gold
"Where to Find Gold in Washington" looks at the density of modern placer mining claims along with historical gold mining locations and mining district descriptions to determine areas of high gold discovery potential in Arizona. Read more: Where to Find Gold in Washington.
