New Hope Mine, Bisbee Peak, Amador County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| New Hope Mine | Mine |
| Bisbee Peak | Peak |
| Amador County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 29' 11'' North , 120° 52' 0'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 960 (2017) | 2.0km |
| Drytown | 167 (2011) | 5.2km |
| Amador City | 189 (2017) | 8.3km |
| Fiddletown | 235 (2011) | 9.9km |
| Sutter Creek | 2,488 (2017) | 11.8km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 12km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 28km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 28km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 47km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 49km |
A former lode Au-As occurrence/mine located in the SW¼ sec. 3, T7N, R10E, MDM, 2.1 km (1.3 miles) ESE of Bisbee Peak and 2.1 km (1.3 miles) WNW of Plymouth, on private land. Owned by Harold and Emma Swingle (1953). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters. NOTE: This mine is seemingly sufficiently far enough W of Plymouth to be off the Mother Lode Belt.
Mineralization is hosted in greenstone. The ore body strikes E and dips 45N at a thickness of 0.3 meter. Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 75 foot shaft on the vein.
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10028098 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Calaveras-Baker DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- California
- Mother Lode BeltBelt
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060050150
