Clipper Gap Mine, Clipper Gap, Placer County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Clipper Gap Mine | Mine |
| Clipper Gap | Gap |
| Placer County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 58' 8'' North , 121° 0' 53'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Vista | 3,217 (2011) | 3.6km |
| North Auburn | 13,022 (2011) | 7.2km |
| Auburn Lake Trails | 3,426 (2011) | 8.1km |
| Lake of the Pines | 3,917 (2011) | 8.7km |
| Cool | 4,100 (2017) | 9.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 28km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 33km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 33km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 34km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 44km |
Mindat Locality ID:
85201
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:85201:7
GUID (UUID V4):
85dbd8c3-cdc0-4881-bcef-1f2c689050c6
An Fe occurrence/mine located in sec. 13, T13N, R8E, MDM, 0.2 km (0.2 mile) ESE of Clipper Gap, S of Lake Theodore, along the Southern Pacific Railroad (5 miles SE of Hotaling [site]), on private land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters. Location is projected.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains) and/or Jurassic marine rocks, unit 1 (Western Sierra Nevada and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include surface openings.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10036158 |
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