Unnamed Au mine [84], Colfax, Colfax Mining District (Illinois Mining District), Placer County, California, USAi
Regional Level Types | |
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Unnamed Au mine [84] | Mine |
Colfax | - not defined - |
Colfax Mining District (Illinois Mining District) | Mining District |
Placer County | County |
California | State |
USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 6' 23'' North , 120° 57' 20'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
Place | Population | Distance |
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Colfax | 2,005 (2017) | 0.7km |
Alta Sierra | 6,911 (2011) | 9.3km |
Lake of the Pines | 3,917 (2011) | 11.4km |
Meadow Vista | 3,217 (2011) | 13.0km |
Dutch Flat | 160 (2011) | 15.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Club | Location | Distance |
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Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 15km |
El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 44km |
Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 44km |
Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 49km |
Mindat Locality ID:
85368
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:85368:1
GUID (UUID V4):
42822ed0-eb18-4eef-a879-f61b7c46cf5b
A placer Au occurrence/mine located in the NE¼SE¼ sec. 34, T15N, R9E, MDM, 0.7 km (0.4 mile) NNW of Colfax, on Colfax Hill. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.
Mineralization is a placer Au deposit in auriferous gravels. Local rocks include Mesozoic gabbroic rocks, unit 2 (undivided).
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1 valid mineral.
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Link to USGS MRDS: | 10092493 |
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