The Johnson Creek is a ree mine located in Gem county, Idaho at an elevation of 2,900 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
Elevation: 2,900 Feet (884 Meters)
Commodity: REE
Lat, Long: 43.91, -116.35420
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Johnson Creek MRDS details
Site Name
Primary: Johnson Creek
Commodity
Primary: REE
Tertiary: Gold
Tertiary: Thorium
Location
State: Idaho
County: Gem
Land Status
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Holdings
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Workings
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Ownership
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Production
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Deposit
Record Type: Site
Operation Category: Occurrence
Operation Type: Placer
Mining Method: Unknown
Years of Production:
Organization:
Significant: N
Physiography
General Physiographic Area: Intermontane Plateaus
Physiographic Province: Columbia Plateau
Physiographic Section: Payette Section
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
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Comments
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References
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Idaho Gold
"Where to Find Gold in Idaho" 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 Idaho. Read more: Where to Find Gold in Idaho.
