Cañada del Oro placers (Old Hat placers), Cañada del Oro Creek, Canada del Oro Mining District (Cañada del Oro Mining District), Pima County, Arizona, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
32° 22' 46'' North , 111° 0' 14'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Placers
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tortolita | 4,274 (2006) | 3.6km |
| Oro Valley | 43,565 (2017) | 3.7km |
| Casas Adobes | 66,795 (2011) | 6.3km |
| Flowing Wells | 16,419 (2011) | 9.5km |
| Catalina Foothills | 50,796 (2011) | 12.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Pueblo Lapidary Club | Tucson, Arizona | 19km |
| Tucson Gem and Mineral Society | Tucson, Arizona | 19km |
‡Ref.: The History of Arizona, Chap. X: 66.
Wilson, E.D. (1927), Arizona gold placers, 2nd. ed. (revised), University of Arizona Bull. 124: 49-50.
Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd. ed.: 236.
Placer gold deposit area located on the NW flank of the Santa Catalina Mountains, about 35 miles North of Tucson. NOTE: Continues from Pinal County.
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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| Au | Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Au | ⓘ Native Gold | Au |
Localities in this Region
- Arizona
- Pima County
- Canada del Oro Mining District (Cañada del Oro Mining District)
- Cañada del Oro Creek
- Cañada del Oro placers (Old Hat placers)
- Cañada del Oro Creek
- Canada del Oro Mining District (Cañada del Oro Mining District)
- Pima County
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Mexico
- Sierra Madre OccidentalMountain Range
North AmericaContinent
- Sonoran DesertDesert
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Mazatzal DomainDomain
- Southern Basin and RangeWide Rift
USA
- Arizona
- Santa Catalina MountainsMountain Range
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