Columbus Gold Gravel placer (Columbus Gold Gravel; Columbus Gold Gravel Drift), Volcano, Volcano Mining District, Amador County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 28' 47'' North , 120° 39' 31'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Volcano | 115 (2017) | 4.7km |
| Pine Grove | 2,219 (2011) | 7.4km |
| Fiddletown | 235 (2011) | 8.8km |
| Red Corral | 1,413 (2017) | 8.9km |
| Pioneer | 1,094 (2011) | 9.2km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 16km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 30km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 30km |
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 47km |
A placer Au occurrence located in sec. 9, T7N, R12E, MDM, about 5.35 km NW of Volcano on the divide between the South Fork Dry Creek and Sutter Creek, on private land. Operated by Charles W. Cassinelli, et al, C/O A. Marrie. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters. May be the working shown in the NW¼NE¼ on USGS quadrangle Pine Grove, California (1949).
Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10028304 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Shoofly-Olds Ferry DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
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