Lotus Bar placer mine (Lotus pit and mill), Lotus, Coloma Mining District, West Belt, El Dorado County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Lotus Bar placer mine (Lotus pit and mill) | Mine |
| Lotus | - not defined - |
| Coloma Mining District | Mining District |
| West Belt | - not defined - |
| El Dorado County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 48' 10'' North , 120° 54' 0'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coloma | 529 (2011) | 0.9km |
| Cold Springs | 446 (2011) | 7.2km |
| Placerville | 10,650 (2017) | 12.0km |
| Georgetown | 2,367 (2011) | 12.7km |
| Auburn Lake Trails | 3,426 (2011) | 13.2km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 12km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 12km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 34km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 43km |
| Sacramento Valley Detecting Buffs | North Highlands, California | 43km |
Mindat Locality ID:
77869
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:77869:0
GUID (UUID V4):
8f9a8125-ed36-47c5-ac19-6978531c08b1
A former placer Au occurrence/mine & sand & gravel pit operation located in sec. 18, T11N, R10E, MDM, 0.7 km (0.4 mile) E of Lotus and 1.0 km (0.6 mile) WNW of Coloma, S of the South Fork American River. Mines by several concerns during the 1930's. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
Workings include surface openings. Excavated by power shovel or bulldozer and sent through a washing plant.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10029986 |
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060170434
