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Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposits in the Ketchikan Mining District

Clicking the name on the deposit map accesses a description, photographs, and site maps, when available.
Nichols Bay Shaft Barrier Islands Hozer Security Cove Niblack Moth Bay IXL Moira Copper Keete Inlet Ruby Tuesday Copper City Stumble-On Khayyam Corbin Big Harbor Ibex Saddle


 

Legend

circleVolcanogenic massive sulfide deposits

 

Stratified

KPsv

Sedimentary and volcanic rocks (Cretaceous to Permian)

JMsv

Hazelton Group sedimentary and volcanic rocks (Jurassic to Mississippian)

SOsv

Descon Formation sedimentary and volcanic rocks (Silurian and Ordovician)

pOmsv

Wales Group metasedimentary and metavolcanic rocks (pre-Ordovician)