MINEBK01032

• County: Routt
• Volume: 14
• Document: Inspectr
• Suffix: A

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volcanic matter and the enclosing roFke are shale gad porphyry
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iron sulphides. The Aetals are gold, silver. copper and Zino
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analyses were obtainable at the time oP this inspection. gbont we

ten per cent oP the vein Pilling is of a smelting nature and et
~'~:~ ore has an average value oP~y`17 per. ton. 80 ore is treated o ~
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ill mine to Steamboat Springs, Colorado which is the nearest point
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The 2 h.p, engine is not in nag. The 9 h.p,, engine" is
used to run the Pan Por ventilation.. The ?.4 h.p, engine Ss ,used
to rnn the air compressor.
The engine hones is built o_* logs and Partly frame and
20' a.28' in size. The smith's shop i.e log, 18". a 24' and ad-