Geology and Ore Deposits of the Magdalena Mining District, New Mexico, 
USGS Professional Paper 200, Loughlin, G. F. and Koschmann, A. H.,  soft cover,
for sale $65.00.

Prepared in cooperation with the State Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources 
New Mexico School of Mines.

United States Geological Survey, Washington, Government Printing Office, 
no edition notes -- first edition (?), 1942, original paper cover, 168 pp.,
2 plates in pocket (all there were noted in contents). Well illustrated with 
drawings and black and white photos.  Well indexed.

From the Abstract:  "The Magdalena district, in Socorro County, central New 
Mexico, is about 65 miles south of Albuquerque and 28 miles west of Socorro. 
It comprises Granite Mountain and the northern part of the Magdalena Range.  
It has been one of the more productive mining districts in the State, but owing 
to declining prices in lead and zinc and the depletion of the largest developed 
ore bodies, its largest mines have been closed or worked on a small to moderate 
scale by lessees since 1930.  Its early production was chiefly of lead and 
silver, but since the discovery of zinc carbonate ore in 1903 and the erection 
of mills to treat sulphide ore a few years later, zinc ore has been the most 
valuable product."

Mines listed in the table of contents include the Nitt, Graphic-Waldo or Ozark, 
Kelly Mine, Juanita Mine, South Juanita (Juanita Extensiion), Black Cloud and 
Mistletoe mines, Young America, Imperial and Enterprise claims, Linchburg 
tunnel, Woodland mine, Cavern and Grand Ledge mines, Connelly tunnel, West 
Virginia tunnel, Victor tunnel, Sampson claim, Grant Tower and Legal Tender 
claims, Germany mines, Little Loella claim, Tip Top and Key mines, Stonewall 
tunnels, Ambrosia mine, Sleeper tunnel, Hardscrabble Mine, Anchor mine, 
Vindicator mine, Cavalier claim, Magnetite on Medley ranch and Heister prospect.

In good condition for its age.  Notable scuffing on spine -- see second photo. 
Rear cover hanging on by a thread.  Bumping on lower right corner -- carries 
through to most pages.  No markings or notations in text.

Buyer pays shipping and insurance at cost.

Location: Duncan, AZ 85534. Phone: 928-359-2654.

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