Moody Ridge occurrence (Moody Ridge Drift), Gold Run (Mountain Springs; Indiana Hill), Gold Run Mining District, Placer County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 9' 47'' North , 120° 50' 4'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch Flat | 160 (2011) | 4.8km |
| Alta | 610 (2011) | 5.2km |
| Colfax | 2,005 (2017) | 12.4km |
| Foresthill | 1,483 (2011) | 15.9km |
| Alta Sierra | 6,911 (2011) | 19.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 20km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 48km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 48km |
Mindat Locality ID:
85588
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:85588:3
GUID (UUID V4):
209815ee-ca0d-41f2-8ffc-b15143570335
A reported Au occurrence/? located in sec. 10, T15N, R10E, MDM, 2.7 km (1.7 miles) SE of Gold Run, on the S end of Moody Ridge (Bogus Point), on the divide between Canyon Creek and the North Fork American River. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include undivided pre-Cenozoic metavolcanic rocks, unit 2 (undivided).
Workings include unspecified underground openings.
NOTE: Clark (1970a) refers to this locality as the "Moody Ridge Drift" and attributes it to the Dutch Flat District; however, it is outside the designated boundaries for that district.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10285711 |
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060610281
