The Snowshoe Claim is a lead, zinc, and silver mine located in Okanogan county, Washington at an elevation of 4,226 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: 4,226 Feet (1,288 Meters)
Commodity: Lead, Zinc, Silver
Lat, Long: 48.38028, -118.85028
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Snowshoe Claim MRDS details
Site Name
Primary: Snowshoe Claim
Commodity
Primary: Lead
Primary: Zinc
Primary: Silver
Location
State: Washington
County: Okanogan
Land Status
Not available
Holdings
Not available
Workings
Not available
Ownership
Not available
Production
Not available
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
Not available
Orebody
Form: 2-3 VEIN ALONG CONTACT
Structure
Not available
Alterations
Not available
Rocks
Not available
Analytical Data
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Materials
Ore: Pyrite
Ore: Sphalerite
Ore: Limonite
Ore: Galena
Gangue: Quartz
Comments
Comment (Location): SEE CASTLE CK, MOUNTAIN BOY, SUMMIT
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.
