Lightfoot pit, Byrds Valley, Michigan Bluff Mining District (Michigan Bluff Mining deposit), Placer County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Lightfoot pit | Pit |
| Byrds Valley | Valley |
| Michigan Bluff Mining District (Michigan Bluff Mining deposit) | Mining District |
| Placer County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 2' 37'' North , 120° 44' 51'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foresthill | 1,483 (2011) | 6.6km |
| Georgetown | 2,367 (2011) | 17.1km |
| Colfax | 2,005 (2017) | 18.9km |
| Alta | 610 (2011) | 18.9km |
| Dutch Flat | 160 (2011) | 19.7km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 33km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 35km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 35km |
A former Au occurrence/mine located 0.3 km (0.2 mile) NNE of Byrds Valley (coordinates of record) and 0.6 km (0.3 mile) W of Michigan Bluff, on private land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters.
Local rocks include Tertiary pyroclastic and volcanic mudflow deposits, unit 9 (Cascade Range).
Workings include surface openings (the topo map reflects a crossed picks (open pit) symbol).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10189013 |
|---|
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Calaveras-Baker DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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