Unnamed Au dredge tailings [4], Buena Vista, Amador County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Au dredge tailings [4] | - not defined - |
| Buena Vista | Census-designated Place |
| Amador County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 17' 50'' North , 120° 53' 56'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista | 429 (2011) | 1.3km |
| Ione | 7,000 (2017) | 6.8km |
| Camanche Village | 847 (2011) | 7.2km |
| Camanche North Shore | 979 (2017) | 7.6km |
| Martell | 282 (2011) | 11.8km |
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 |
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 40km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 49km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 49km |
A former placer Au occurrence/mine located in the SE¼NE¼S½ sec. 8 & in the NW¼ sec. 17, T5N, R10E, MDM, 1.3 km (0.8 mile) ENE of Buena Vista, along Jackson Creek. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters. Several different operators have been said to have had operations in the Jackson Valley.
Local rocks include Eocene nonmarine rocks, unit 1 (Northern and Central California).
Workings include surface dredge operations.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10091934 |
|---|
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 #0060050092
