Gladstone Mine, Hog Mountain, Jacksonville Mining District, Tuolumne County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Gladstone Mine | Mine |
| Hog Mountain | Mountain |
| Jacksonville Mining District | Mining District |
| Tuolumne County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 50' 51'' North , 120° 21' 56'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Camp | 126 (2011) | 6.5km |
| Groveland | 601 (2011) | 11.7km |
| Jamestown | 3,433 (2011) | 12.8km |
| East Sonora | 2,266 (2011) | 14.5km |
| Sonora | 4,818 (2017) | 15.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 29km |
Mindat Locality ID:
97766
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:97766:2
GUID (UUID V4):
8fd9e047-f18c-418d-aa6e-460f000b2ca9
A former lode Au mine located in sec. 18, T1S, R15E, MDM, 4.1 km (2.6 miles) SSW of Hog Mountain (coordinates of record), on the divide between Kanaka Creek and the Tuolumne River (San Pedro Reservoir), on private land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters. This claim most recently said to be under the holdings of the nearby Clio Mine.
Mineralization is hosted in slate and porphyry. A diorite dike dipping 30 degrees cuts through slate and porphyry. Gold is commonly in wire form. Local rocks include undivided pre-Cenozoic metavolcanic rocks, unit 2 (undivided).
Workings include underground openings comprised of 2 adits at 360 and 600 feet, respectively. Early workings were in pockety slate, E of the fissure.
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10034548 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Calaveras-Baker DomainDomain
USA
- California
- Mother Lode BeltBelt
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0061090388
