West Somerset occurrence, Pioneer, West Point Mining District, East Belt, Amador County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| West Somerset occurrence | Occurrence |
| Pioneer | - not defined - |
| West Point Mining District | Mining District |
| East Belt | - not defined - |
| Amador County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 25' 55'' North , 120° 34' 1'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer | 1,094 (2011) | 0.4km |
| Buckhorn | 2,429 (2017) | 4.0km |
| Red Corral | 1,413 (2017) | 4.0km |
| West Point | 674 (2011) | 5.0km |
| Volcano | 115 (2017) | 5.7km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 21km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 39km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 39km |
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 40km |
A Au occurrence located in sec. 29, T7N, R13E, MDM, 0.4 km (0.3 mile) E of Pioneer, along Sutter Creek, on private land. Operated by the West Point Consolidated Mines Company C/O E. H. Outerbridge. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Local rocks include Tertiary pyroclastic and volcanic mudflow deposits, unit 9 (Cascade Range). No geologic description was provided.
Description of workings not provided.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10028351 |
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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
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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