USGS ARKANSAS CINNABAR MINING in PIKE COUNTY Vintage 1942 Report ALL 13 MAPS

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HARD TO FIND!!   HIGH DEMAND ITEM WHEN I CAN FIND ONE!!
This is USGS Bulletin 936-H,
Quicksilver Deposits near the Little Missouri River, Pike County, Arkansas
. Published in 1942, there can't be many of these around. It consists of a 31-page book and
all thirteen of the original maps
, all in excellent condition. Two of the maps are in a pocket in the back and the rest are fold-out maps within the book. Mercury was discovered in this area in 1931 and the mines that were developed produced as much as three percent of US production of mercury at the time! This publication provides a complete treatment on the geology and mines of the area. Several of the maps are of specific mines and prospects. Some of the more interesting minerals mentioned for this area include:
Cinnabar
Native Mercury
Calomel
Egglestonite
Stibnite
Stibiconite
Hyalite
Metacinnabar
Siderite
Livingstonite
Pyrite
Specific deposits mentioned include:
Lowrey and James Mine
Craig Mine
Yenglin Prospect
Hopkins Hill
U.S. Mercury Company property
Hales Mine
Parnell Mine
Parker Hill Mine
East Gap Ridge
Gap Ridge
South Mill Mountain
Big Six Mine
Maps are provided for the following mines:
Lowrey and James Mine
Craig Mine
Hopkins Hill
U.S. Mercury Company property and the neighboring Hales mine
Parnell Mine
Parker Hill Mine
East Gap Ridge
Gap Ridge
South Mill Mountain
Big Six Mine
Here is a rare opportunity to get this great old report on a little-known historic mining area! These tend to see high demand and quick sale.
As always, please read the condition notes.
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