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A preliminary report on Scott Bar and Quartz Hill mining properties: Siskiyou County, California

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-043

Scope and Contents

The collection contain a report that discusses mineral deposits, geology, topographic features, nearby transportation sites, water availability, and interests for establishing a mining operation. Also included are eight photographs of the gravel bank, mining areas and the town of Scotts Bar, as well as a hand drawn survey map.

Dates

  • 1908

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for reserach without restriction.

Conditions Governing Use

No restrictions.

Extent

1 box (11 leaves: illustrations, map)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Preliminary report on Scott Bar and Quartz Hill mining properties: Siskiyou County, California contains a report to W.P. Hammon by a mining engineer on his inspection of mining properties near Scott Bar. The properties are refeerred to as the Lindsey, Cameron option and the Quartz Hill Mine. Includes "sketch of Scott Bar places, August 1908" by Gassaway. Included are eight photographs of the gravel banks, mining areas and the town of Scott Bar.

Other Finding Aids

The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.

Author
Processed by: Special Collections Staff
Date
July 18, 2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the California State University, Chico, Special Collections, Meriam Library Repository

Contact:
California State University Chico
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Chico CA 95929-0295 USA US