Cosmopolitan group (Providence; Dry Creek; Henry Clay), Drytown, Jackson-Plymouth Mining District, Amador County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Cosmopolitan group (Providence; Dry Creek; Henry Clay) | - not defined - |
| Drytown | - not defined - |
| Jackson-Plymouth Mining District | Mining District |
| Amador County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 27' 13'' North , 120° 50' 16'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drytown | 167 (2011) | 2.0km |
| Plymouth | 960 (2017) | 3.2km |
| Amador City | 189 (2017) | 4.0km |
| Sutter Creek | 2,488 (2017) | 7.4km |
| Fiddletown | 235 (2011) | 9.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 7km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 31km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 31km |
Mindat Locality ID:
73553
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:73553:4
GUID (UUID V4):
0606cd41-d6d7-42fb-97d2-d292d2900e73
A former lode Au occurrence/mine located in the SE¼ sec. 14, in the NE¼ sec. 23 & in the NW¼ sec. 24, T7N, R10E, MDM, about 2.3 km NE of Drytown, E of Dry Creek, on private land. Owned by W.F. Detert (estate) (1953). Operated between 1850 and 1890. 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). No geologic description.
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 750 foot shaft with 6 levels.
No production was recorded.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10098214 |
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Localities in this Region
- California
- Amador County
- Jackson-Plymouth Mining District
- Drytown
- Cosmopolitan group (Providence; Dry Creek; Henry Clay)
- Drytown
- Jackson-Plymouth Mining District
- Amador County
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Calaveras-Baker DomainDomain
USA
- California
- Amador County
- Mother Lode BeltBelt
- Mother Lode BeltBelt
- Amador County
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060050177
