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Silver Bell, Alder Gulch Mining District (Virginia City Mining District; Fairweather Mining District), Madison County, Montana, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Silver Bell | - not defined - |
| Alder Gulch Mining District (Virginia City Mining District; Fairweather Mining District) | Mining District |
| Madison County | County |
| Montana | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
45° 15' 20'' North , 111° 59' 50'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia City | 199 (2017) | 5.8km |
| Alder | 103 (2011) | 11.5km |
| Ennis | 884 (2017) | 23.3km |
| Sheridan | 677 (2017) | 27.1km |
| Twin Bridges | 394 (2017) | 41.3km |
REF:Deposit:: LORAIN, S, 1937, GOLD LODE MINING-TOBACCO ROOT MTNS, MADISON CO, MONT, USBM INF CIRC 6972 P. 55
Deposit:: USBM IC 6972, 1937, P48.
Deposit:: MBM AND G BULL 20,1960,P.32,DIR
Deposit:: STOUT, K, ACKERMAN, W, 1958, DIRECTORY OF KNOWN MINING ENTERPRISES, 1958, MBMG BULL 10, P. 43
Deposit:: 1937 COMPILE USBM. INF CIRC. 697
Commodities (Major) - Silver, Gold
Development Status: Producer
Host Rock Unit: Tobacco Root Batholith Quartz Monzonite
Host Rock: Gneiss
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10010534 |
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- Northern Rocky MountainsWide Rift
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