Poe Mine (Poe Limestone deposit), Parkhill, Butte County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Poe Mine (Poe Limestone deposit) | Mine |
| Parkhill | Unincorporated Community |
| Butte County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 44' 29'' North , 121° 28' 4'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Concow | 710 (2011) | 5.2km |
| Yankee Hill | 333 (2011) | 6.3km |
| Berry Creek | 1,424 (2011) | 12.0km |
| Magalia | 11,310 (2011) | 12.3km |
| Paradise | 26,476 (2017) | 13.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Gem & Mineral Club | Paradise, California | 13km |
| Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society | Oroville, California | 26km |
A former stone (crushed/broken) operation located in sec. 18, T22N, R5E, MDM, 3.2 km (2.0 miles) NE of Parkhill, along the eastern bank of the North Fork Feather River, on National Forest land. Opened in 1929 and has remained idle since. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Local rocks include Paleozoic metavolcanic rocks, unit 3 (Northwestern Sierra Nevada).
Production information: Produced several hundred tons in 1929.
Rock Types Recorded
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10028487 |
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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
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- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0060070191
