Greenstone Quarry, Buena Vista, Amador County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Greenstone Quarry | Quarry |
| Buena Vista | Census-designated Place |
| Amador County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 18' 23'' North , 120° 58' 10'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camanche Village | 847 (2011) | 4.1km |
| Buena Vista | 429 (2011) | 5.1km |
| Ione | 7,000 (2017) | 6.1km |
| Camanche North Shore | 979 (2017) | 7.0km |
| Wallace | 403 (2011) | 12.5km |
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 | 17km |
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 46km |
| Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club | Stockton, California | 48km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 49km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 49km |
A stone deposit/quarry located in sec. 10, T5N, R9E, MDM, 5.1 km (3.2 miles) WNW of Buena Vista, along Jackson Creek in the western Jackson Valley, on private land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
NOTE: The geographic coordinate values presented in the USGS MRDS file are in error. The correct longitude value is 120 degrees not 121 degrees.
Local rocks include Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.
Rock Types Recorded
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10260035 |
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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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