Unnamed Cu mine [14], Soapstone Hill, Murphys, Murphys Mining District (Esmeralda Mining District; Sperry Mining District), East Belt, Calaveras County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Cu mine [14] | Mine |
| Soapstone Hill | Hill |
| Murphys | - not defined - |
| Murphys Mining District (Esmeralda Mining District; Sperry Mining District) | Mining District |
| East Belt | - not defined - |
| Calaveras County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 8' 20'' North , 120° 30' 51'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Murphys | 2,213 (2015) | 4.6km |
| Vallecito | 442 (2011) | 6.5km |
| Angels Camp | 2,677 (2012) | 8.2km |
| Forest Meadows | 1,249 (2015) | 10.0km |
| Mountain Ranch | 1,628 (2011) | 10.2km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 8km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 38km |
Mindat Locality ID:
76134
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:76134:4
GUID (UUID V4):
0174986b-11ae-4486-9179-feb0183fc4b0
A reported Cu occurrence/mine located in the NW¼ sec. 2, T3N, R13E, MDM, 1.0 km (0.6 mile) W of Soapstone Hill (coordinates of record) (N of San Domingo Creek; near Macaroni Flat) MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters. Copper was reported by local residents to have been produced here, probably before 1908. No published records are available. Plotted in the SW¼NE¼ of the section on map GP-561).
Mineralization is a vein deposit, thought to be an extension of the Carlton vein. Vein averages 4 feet in thickness. Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a caved shaft.
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10029038 |
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0060091500
(1908, September) The Copper Resources of California. Bulletin 50. California State Mining Bureaup.245
