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Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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James Murphy announces a rich gold discovery in Chocolate Mountain by the VanDerpool family of El Centro, with ore valued up to $2,000/ton, potentially boosting Imperial Valley's economy.
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"I've pinched myself until I'm black and blue. It must be true."
This was James Murphy's comment Tuesday regarding a Chocolate Mountain gold strike in which he is associated with Everett and Weston C. VanDerpool and Mrs. Mary L. VanDerpool, all of El Centro.
Murphy was unable to give the extent of the gold deposit but indicated it was "very rich."
"We really don't know how much ore there is present," Murphy said "So far we have only scratched the surface. You can say for me it looks mighty good and may develop into a big thing for Imperial Valley."
Experts who examined samples of the ore claimed it would run as high as $1,500 or $2,000 to the ton.
Murphy admitted the find might be only a rich "pocket" but added "If so. it's a mighty big pocket!"
The original discovery was made by Everett VanDerpool, who traced the findings up a wash and uncovered a hidden ledge, Murphy explained.
"Before we start any kind of real production a road will have to be built. It is difficult to reach by car now," Murphy said.
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Chocolate Mountain
Event Date
Tuesday
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very rich gold deposit discovered, potentially significant for imperial valley; ore estimated at $1,500 to $2,000 per ton; may be a large pocket
Event Details
James Murphy reported a rich gold strike in Chocolate Mountain, east of El Centro, associated with Everett and Weston C. VanDerpool and Mrs. Mary L. VanDerpool. The discovery was made by Everett VanDerpool who traced findings up a wash to a hidden ledge. Extent unknown but promising; road needed for production.