Paupers Dream Prospect, Fairbanks Mining District, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Paupers Dream Prospect | Prospect |
| Fairbanks Mining District | Mining District |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Borough |
| Alaska | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
65° 3' 54'' North , 147° 25' 37'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox | 417 (2011) | 14.9km |
| Farmers Loop | 4,853 (2017) | 21.6km |
| Two Rivers | 719 (2011) | 28.2km |
| Fairbanks | 32,325 (2017) | 28.7km |
| College | 12,964 (2011) | 29.1km |
Mindat Locality ID:
199330
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:199330:4
GUID (UUID V4):
45bb5ae0-2031-4def-97bb-660e1166b314
The date of discovery of this prospect is not known however Anthony Goessman began prospecting in the area in 1905. In December of 1908, Mr. Goessman transferred his interest in the Wyoming, Paupers Dream, Texas, Alabama, California, New Year's Fraction, Idaho, Colorado and Apex Fraction claims to the Tanana Quartz and Hydraulic Mining Company (Times Publishing Company, 1912).
Location: The Paupers Dream prospect is located on the divide between Bedrock Creek and Chatham Creek, approximately one-quarter mile southeast of the Cleary Hill mine; NE1/4NW1/4 sec. 30, T. 3 N., R. 2 E., of the Fairbanks Meridian.
Geology: The Paupers Dream prospect is a north-south trending shear zone which extends from the Paupers Dream claim (MS1639) on the south, through the California claim (MS1639), and onto the Texas claim. Where exposed on the Paupers Dream claim, the shear dips steeply west and has a high sulfide content, primarily as arsenopyrite (Smith, 1913; B 525). Free gold was particularly abundant in weathered portions of the shear zone. This shear trends across the California prospect to the east of the eastern-most shaft on the California prospect (ARDF no. LG121).
Workings: Smith (1913, B 525) describes the shear zone of the Paupers Dream prospect as extending through the California and Texas claims, but there is no detailed description of the workings.
Commodities (Major) - Au
Development Status: Undetermined
Deposit Model: Gold-quartz vein.
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| Link to USGS - Alaska: | LG120 |
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