Indian Queen Mine, Granite Station, Long Tom Mining District, Kern County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Indian Queen Mine | Mine |
| Granite Station | - not defined - |
| Long Tom Mining District | Mining District |
| Kern County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 35' 12'' North , 118° 50' 60'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oildale | 32,684 (2011) | 24.1km |
| Bakersfield | 373,640 (2017) | 28.2km |
| Alta Sierra | 7,047 (2016) | 31.2km |
| Fuller Acres | 991 (2011) | 32.4km |
| Bodfish | 1,956 (2011) | 32.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kern County Mineral Society | Bakersfield, California | 28km |
| San Joaquin Valley Lapidary Society | Bakersfield, California | 28km |
Mindat Locality ID:
80121
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:80121:7
GUID (UUID V4):
1fd6b1b9-09e9-4daf-ba11-8f4764cd9bf7
A former lode Au occurrence/mine located in sec. 15, T27S, R29E, MDM, 3.2 km (2.0 miles) SSE of Granite Station, along Grimaud Creek. The property is comprised of 2 claims covering 40 acres. Owned by R. E. Dosworth, Tulare, California (1914- ). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Mineralization is hosted in granite and diabase. The vein has a granite footwall and a diabase hanging wall. Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
Workings include underground openings comprised of an 80 foot tunnel and short drifts.
A little rich ore was found. No specific records were found.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10048692 |
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060290225
