Try Again Mine (Last Chance Mine), Texas Hill, Placerville (Hangtown), Placerville Mining District, El Dorado County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Try Again Mine (Last Chance Mine) | Mine |
| Texas Hill | Hill |
| Placerville (Hangtown) | - not defined - |
| Placerville Mining District | Mining District |
| El Dorado County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 43' 25'' North , 120° 44' 45'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Placerville | 10,650 (2017) | 4.6km |
| Camino | 1,750 (2011) | 6.4km |
| Diamond Springs | 11,037 (2011) | 6.8km |
| Deer Park | 1,384 (2018) | 8.2km |
| Cold Springs | 446 (2011) | 11.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 5km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 5km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 37km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 47km |
Mindat Locality ID:
78292
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:78292:1
GUID (UUID V4):
3043a1f9-ec2d-42db-abc7-54bd829c698c
A former placer Au occurrence/drift mine located in the W½NE¼ sec. 15, T10N, R11E, MDM, 1.5 km (0.9 mile) E of Texas Hill (coordinates of record) (S of E end of the hill/airport), about 2 miles ESE of Placerville center. The claim contained 54 acres (according to Logan (1938), Pl. II shows 40 acres). Operated circa 1896. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Tertiary nonmarine rocks, undivided.
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 1,500 foot bedrock adit and a 213 foot shaft.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Description: Placer material. |
Gallery:
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10092172 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Calaveras-Baker DomainDomain
USA
- California
- Mother Lode BeltBelt
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060170730
