Gold Gravel Mines [2], Irish Hill, Irish Hill Mining District, Amador County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Gold Gravel Mines [2] | Group of Mines |
| Irish Hill | Hill |
| Irish Hill Mining District | Mining District |
| Amador County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 24' 8'' North , 120° 57' 37'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Mines
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ione | 7,000 (2017) | 6.0km |
| Drytown | 167 (2011) | 10.2km |
| Amador City | 189 (2017) | 12.0km |
| Buena Vista | 429 (2011) | 12.7km |
| Plymouth | 960 (2017) | 13.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 14km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 39km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 39km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 48km |
| Sacramento Valley Detecting Buffs | North Highlands, California | 48km |
A former placer Au occurrence/mine located in sec. 2, T6N, R9E, MDM, 0.8 km (0.5 mile) ENE of Irish Hill (coordinates of record). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10186944 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- California Central ValleyAccretionary Complex
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060050473
