Iowa shaft (Washington & National claims; Blue Gravel Bonanza claim), Poverty Hill (Poverty Hill lookout), Poverty Hill Mining District, Sierra County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 37' 44'' North , 120° 58' 19'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Shafts
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downieville | 282 (2011) | 14.6km |
| Clipper Mills | 142 (2011) | 19.2km |
| Camptonville | 158 (2011) | 20.7km |
| Pike | 134 (2011) | 21.2km |
| Plumas Eureka (historical) | 339 (2011) | 26.8km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 46km |
Mindat Locality ID:
93351
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:93351:6
GUID (UUID V4):
ec89f5c9-f033-4599-8bc2-0f9bef50ee6f
A reported Au occurrence located in sec. 4, T20N, R9E, MDM, 0.3 km (0.2 mile) SE of Poverty Hill (summit) and 3.1 km (1.9 miles) ENE of Poverty Hill (town), in the headwaters areas of Gold Run Creek and Rock Creek, on National Forest land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters. The Bonanza claim lies to the E of the Iowa shaft. The area was leased to Blue Consolidated. Blue gravel located in sec. 33, T21N, R9E.
Local rocks include Tertiary pyroclastic and volcanic mudflow deposits, unit 9 (Cascade Range).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10165128 |
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