Spreckels Limestone deposit (Excelsior Mining & Milling claim), Applegate, Colfax Mining District (Illinois Mining District), Placer County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 59' 34'' North , 120° 59' 44'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Vista | 3,217 (2011) | 2.5km |
| Lake of the Pines | 3,917 (2011) | 7.4km |
| Auburn Lake Trails | 3,426 (2011) | 9.5km |
| North Auburn | 13,022 (2011) | 10.1km |
| Cool | 4,100 (2017) | 11.8km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 26km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 34km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 34km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 37km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 47km |
Mindat Locality ID:
85804
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:85804:8
GUID (UUID V4):
0199e86b-2e9e-4cbe-aba7-4f5aa9fbf8ad
A limestone (crushed/broken) deposit located in sec. 9, T13N, R9E, MDM, 0.9 km (0.6 mile) SSW of Applegate, E of Interstate highway 80 and the Southern Pacific Railroad. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Jurassic marine rocks, unit 1 (Western Sierra Nevada and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include unspecified underground openings (unlikely).
Rock Types Recorded
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10261824 |
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060610209
