Hinds Mine (Los Angeles Mine), Newtown (Dogtown), Newtown Mining District, El Dorado County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Hinds Mine (Los Angeles Mine) | Mine |
| Newtown (Dogtown) | - not defined - |
| Newtown Mining District | Mining District |
| El Dorado County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 41' 36'' North , 120° 40' 31'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camino | 1,750 (2011) | 5.0km |
| Pollock Pines | 6,871 (2017) | 10.8km |
| Placerville | 10,650 (2017) | 11.4km |
| Diamond Springs | 11,037 (2011) | 12.1km |
| Deer Park | 1,384 (2018) | 12.9km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 11km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 11km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 35km |
Mindat Locality ID:
77725
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:77725:7
GUID (UUID V4):
607519dd-c607-4ba7-a301-488be9a14aeb
A former Au occurrence/drift mine located in the NW¼ sec. 29, T10N, R12E, MDM, 1.3 km (0.8 mile) SSE of Newtown and 1.6 km (1.0 mile NW of Pleasant Valley, at Avinsino Corner, on private land. Discovered in 1927. Operated by Alida L. Avansino. Operated in the early 1930's. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 48 foot shaft and a 200 foot drift.
After producing a few thousand dollars, the mine was leased to others who made good wages.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10030370 |
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060171008
