Ione Quarry, Clarksona, Irish Hill Mining District, Amador County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Ione Quarry | Quarry |
| Clarksona | - not defined - |
| Irish Hill Mining District | Mining District |
| Amador County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 22' 11'' North , 120° 59' 56'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ione | 7,000 (2017) | 6.1km |
| Buena Vista | 429 (2011) | 11.2km |
| Camanche Village | 847 (2011) | 11.3km |
| Camanche North Shore | 979 (2017) | 14.5km |
| Clay | 1,195 (2011) | 14.5km |
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 |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 44km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 44km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 48km |
| Sacramento Valley Detecting Buffs | North Highlands, California | 48km |
A stone (crushed/broken) deposit/quarry located in T6N, R9E, MDM, 1.5 km (0.9 mile) WSW of Clarksona, NW of Dutschke Hill. Owned & operated by the Cal West Rock Products, Inc. (1989). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include surface openings.
Product is stone used for ballast.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10235897 |
|---|
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 #0060050689
