Weske occurrence, Michigan Bluff, Michigan Bluff Mining District (Michigan Bluff Mining deposit), Placer County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 3' 38'' North , 120° 43' 16'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foresthill | 1,483 (2011) | 9.5km |
| Alta | 610 (2011) | 18.0km |
| Dutch Flat | 160 (2011) | 19.0km |
| Georgetown | 2,367 (2011) | 19.9km |
| Colfax | 2,005 (2017) | 20.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 34km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 37km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 37km |
Mindat Locality ID:
85974
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:85974:6
GUID (UUID V4):
aa9924cd-c5d6-4c94-a5fa-0b2192a8cc24
A reported Au occurrence located in sec. 15, T14N, R11E, MDM, about 2.65 km NNE of Michigan Bluff, on the E slope of Chicken Hawk Ridge, W of El Dorado Canyon, on private land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters.
NOTE: The USGS MRDS database file presents MRDS files #10189053 & 10110839 as related files; however, these files both appear to have no relationship whatever to this locality.
Local rocks include Tertiary pyroclastic and volcanic mudflow deposits, unit 9 (Cascade Range).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10139810 |
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060610517
