Gleason deposit (Golden Eagle; Western Copper Company prospect; Arkansas Travler; Jackson; Legion; Mineral Hill Mining and Smeltering; Last Chance; 16 To 1), Higgins Corner, Spenceville Mining District, Nevada County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 2' 4'' North , 121° 6' 25'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake of the Pines | 3,917 (2011) | 4.4km |
| Meadow Vista | 3,217 (2011) | 8.2km |
| North Auburn | 13,022 (2011) | 11.7km |
| Alta Sierra | 6,911 (2011) | 12.8km |
| Colfax | 2,005 (2017) | 15.2km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 21km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 35km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 43km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 43km |
| Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society | Marysville, California | 44km |
Mindat Locality ID:
84137
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:84137:6
GUID (UUID V4):
7fdc06d4-64fc-4af7-946b-a2b1e14db8cd
A Mn occurrence/prospect located in sec. 29, T14N, R8E, MDM, 1.4 km (0.9 mile) SW of Higgins Corner. Discovered in 1945, on state forest land (private leased). The property was comprised of 10 unpatented claims. Owned by Mr Gleason and D. F. Owens, California (1974). Operated/owned by Charles C. Stearns, California (1974). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 10,000 meters. Lies between the Manga-Chrome and Smith deposits (secs. 17 & 32).
Mineralization is a cherty manganese bed, 2 feet wide, enclosed in chert and phyllite, which are enclosed in greenstone. The beds strike N25W and dip 70 NE. The ore is low-grade, probably less than 35% Mn. Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include surface openings comprised of a bulldozed cut 50 feet long, 15 feet wide and 6 feet deep.
No production was recorded. The locality was active when examined in 1940-1942.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10031696 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060570002
