Unnamed Pumice occurrences (3), Diana Peak, Blind Spring Hill, Benton, Blind Spring Mining District (Blind Spring Hill Mining District; Benton Mining District), Benton Range, Mono County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 43' 0'' North , 118° 28' 2'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Occurrences
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benton | 280 (2011) | 11.4km |
| Sunny Slopes | 182 (2017) | 24.6km |
| Swall Meadows | 220 (2017) | 28.0km |
| Mesa | 251 (2011) | 33.7km |
| Round Valley | 435 (2011) | 34.7km |
Mindat Locality ID:
83395
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:83395:1
GUID (UUID V4):
f109a058-eecd-46f7-9cec-d3bce49cc3e7
A pumice occurrence located 6.0 km (3.7 miles) SSE of Diana Peak, in the Blind Spring Valley near its juncture with the Hammil Valley. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.
MRDS databse file note: Prospect symbol in the NE¼SW¼, quarry symbols in the W½SE¼.
Pliocene tuff occurs in most of the SE¼ and possibly near prospect symbol in the NE¼SW¼. Local rocks include schist of various types and ages, unit 11 (Benton Range).
Rock Types Recorded
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10031563 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
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- Mojave DomainDomain
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- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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