Hidden Treasure Mine [1] (Manhattan and Tunnel Lode claims), Soapstone Hill, Murphys, Murphys Mining District (Esmeralda Mining District; Sperry Mining District), East Belt, Calaveras County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 8' 52'' North , 120° 29' 22'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Murphys | 2,213 (2015) | 2.7km |
| Vallecito | 442 (2011) | 6.5km |
| Forest Meadows | 1,249 (2015) | 7.6km |
| Angels Camp | 2,677 (2012) | 9.9km |
| Mountain Ranch | 1,628 (2011) | 10.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 10km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 39km |
Mindat Locality ID:
75357
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:75357:6
GUID (UUID V4):
f4c86481-5d90-4903-9357-536cbb853aa2
A former lode Au mine located in sec. 1, T3N, R13E, and in sec. 36, T4N, R13E, MDM, about 1.75 km NE of Soapstone Hill, on the S ridge of San Domingo Creek (2 miles W of Murphys). Operated intermittently during the period 1925 to 1939. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Mineralization is a vein deposit hosted in slate and mica schist. Abundant sulfides are present. Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a short crosscut adit to the vein.
No production record was found.
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsGallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| O | Oxygen | |
|---|---|---|
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10029030 |
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