Oro Fino Placer Mine (Oro Fino Mine), De Sabla, Magalia Mining District, Butte County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Oro Fino Placer Mine (Oro Fino Mine) | Mine |
| De Sabla | Unincorporated Community |
| Magalia Mining District | Mining District |
| Butte County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 51' 53'' North , 121° 36' 43'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Ranch | 1,184 (2011) | 5.5km |
| Magalia | 11,310 (2011) | 6.5km |
| Stirling City | 295 (2011) | 8.6km |
| Paradise | 26,476 (2017) | 11.7km |
| Cohasset | 847 (2011) | 12.2km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Gem & Mineral Club | Paradise, California | 12km |
| Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society | Oroville, California | 39km |
A former placer Au mine located 1.1 km (3,500 feet) S of De Sabla. The property was comprised of 360 acres. Operated by Robbers Roost Mining Co., San Francisco, California. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Local rocks include Tertiary pyroclastic and volcanic mudflow deposits, unit 9 (Cascade Range).
Workings include unspecified surface and underground openings.
The gravel in 1888 was said to pay $5 per 1,00-pound car or $40 per shift per man (period values). It was said to pay $100 per main in 1892 (period values).
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10028396 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0060070048
