Jennings Mine [2], Mosquito Camp, Spanish Flat Mining District, East Belt, El Dorado County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Jennings Mine [2] | Mine |
| Mosquito Camp | - not defined - |
| Spanish Flat Mining District | Mining District |
| East Belt | - not defined - |
| El Dorado County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 47' 12'' North , 120° 46' 49'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Placerville | 10,650 (2017) | 6.5km |
| Cold Springs | 446 (2011) | 9.3km |
| Coloma | 529 (2011) | 9.6km |
| Camino | 1,750 (2011) | 10.6km |
| Diamond Springs | 11,037 (2011) | 10.7km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 7km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 7km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 44km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 44km |
Mindat Locality ID:
265219
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:265219:4
GUID (UUID V4):
4252f2fe-ea6a-4d8d-9a43-b8a0f263dc41
A lode Au occurrence located in the NW¼SW¼ sec. 20, T11N, R11E, MDM, 2.6 km (1.6 miles) WSW of Mosquito Camp, along the W side of Rock Creek near its confluence with the South Fork American River, ¼ mile NNW of the American River powerhouse (2¾ miles ESE of Kelsey). Property comprises 17.23 acres. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Mineralization is a vein deposit. Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada) and/or Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10030257 |
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