Highland Lake Occurrence

The Highland Lake Occurrence is a chromium mine located in Trinity county, California at an elevation of 5,840 feet.

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

Name: Highland Lake Occurrence  

State:  California

County:  Trinity

Elevation: 5,840 Feet (1,780 Meters)

Commodity: Chromium

Lat, Long: 41.09417, -122.52611

Map: View on Google Maps

Satelite View

MRDS mine locations are often very general, and in some cases are incorrect. Some mine remains have been covered or removed by modern industrial activity or by development of things like housing. The satellite view offers a quick glimpse as to whether the MRDS location corresponds to visible mine remains.


Satelite image of the Highland Lake Occurrence

Highland Lake Occurrence MRDS details

Site Name

Primary: Highland Lake Occurrence


Commodity

Primary: Chromium


Location

State: California
County: Trinity


Land Status

Land ownership: National Forest
Note: the land ownership field only identifies whether the area the mine is in is generally on public lands like Forest Service or BLM land, or if it is in an area that is generally private property. It does not definitively identify property status, nor does it indicate claim status or whether an area is open to prospecting. Always respect private property.


Holdings

Not available


Workings

Not available


Ownership

Not available


Production

Not available


Deposit

Record Type: Site
Operation Category: Past Producer
Operation Type: Unknown
Year Last Production: 1917
Years of Production:
Organization:
Significant: N
Deposit Size: S


Physiography

General Physiographic Area: Pacific Mountain System
Physiographic Province: Pacific Border Province
Physiographic Section: Klamath Mountains


Mineral Deposit Model

Not available


Orebody

Not available


Structure

Not available


Alterations

Not available


Rocks

Not available


Analytical Data

Analytical Data: APPROX. 50% CR2O3


Materials

Not available


Comments

Comment (Geology): THE DEPOSIT OCCURS IN A LARGE PERIDOTITE BODY THAT COVERS APPROX. 300 SQ. MILES OF NE TRINITY COUNTY.


References

Reference (Deposit): O'BRIEN, 1965, CDMG COUNTY REPORT NO. 4, P. 57


California Gold

Where to Find Gold in California

"Where to Find Gold in California" 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 California. Read more: Where to Find Gold in California.