Lucky Gus property (Ed Howard property), Cave Creek, Cave Creek Mining District, Palo Verde Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 51' 38'' North , 111° 53' 21'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carefree | 3,610 (2017) | 5.0km |
| Cave Creek | 5,341 (2017) | 6.4km |
| New River | 14,952 (2011) | 23.6km |
| Anthem | 21,700 (2011) | 23.8km |
| Rio Verde | 1,811 (2011) | 25.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Mountain Rock & Mineral Club | Anthem, Arizona | 24km |
| Black Canyon City Rock Club | Black Canyon City, Arizona | 34km |
| Mineralogical Society of Arizona | Paradise Valley, Arizona | 37km |
| Rockhounds West Club | Phoenix, Arizona | 49km |
| Flagg Mineral Foundation | Mesa, Arizona | 50km |
‡Ref.: Wilson, E.D., et al (1934), AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 137: 164-165; USGS 7.5 minute Cave Creek topo. map; AZ Dept. Min. Resources (ADMR) Lucky Gus file; MRDS file #10283868.
A former underground Cu-Ag-Au mine located near Grapevine Road, NE of Cave Creek.
Workings include a 50 foot deep shaft with a newer tunnel beneath it.
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Native Gold Formula: Au |
Gallery:
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 |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Sonoran DesertDesert
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Great Plains DomainDomain
- Southern Basin and RangeWide Rift
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