Vaughn placer, Tip Top Mountain, Baldwin Lake District, San Bernardino County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Vaughn placer | Placer |
| Tip Top Mountain | Mountain |
| Baldwin Lake District | Mining District |
| San Bernardino County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
34° 15' 32'' North , 116° 39' 18'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bear City | 12,304 (2017) | 17.5km |
| Big Bear Lake | 5,213 (2017) | 23.6km |
| Morongo Valley | 3,552 (2011) | 24.5km |
| Yucca Valley | 21,600 (2017) | 26.0km |
| Joshua Tree | 7,414 (2011) | 34.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| First Class Miners | Yucca Valley, California | 26km |
| Hi-Desert Rockhounds of Morongo Valley | Yucca Valley, California | 26km |
| Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society | Yucaipa, California | 44km |
| Shadow Mountain Gem & Mineral Society | Palm Springs, California | 49km |
Mindat Locality ID:
90992
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:90992:6
GUID (UUID V4):
3d333355-b0d3-4002-be20-963560333c42
A former placer Au occurrence/mine located in sec. 15, T2N, R3E, SBM, 3.4 km (2.1 miles) ENE of Tip Top Mountain (coordinates of record), E of Vaughn Spring. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Local rocks include Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10140743 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North America
- Coast MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Mojave DomainDomain
USA
- California
- San Bernardino MountainsMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060710197
