Unnamed placer Au occurrences [3], Oregon City, Cherokee Mining District, Butte County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed placer Au occurrences [3] | Group of Occurrences |
| Oregon City | Town (Former) |
| Cherokee Mining District | Mining District |
| Butte County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 35' 18'' North , 121° 30' 53'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Occurrences
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oroville | 16,260 (2017) | 9.1km |
| Oroville East | 8,280 (2011) | 9.2km |
| Thermalito | 6,646 (2011) | 10.6km |
| South Oroville | 5,742 (2011) | 10.7km |
| Berry Creek | 1,424 (2011) | 11.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society | Oroville, California | 9km |
| Paradise Gem & Mineral Club | Paradise, California | 21km |
| Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society | Marysville, California | 50km |
Several reported placer Au occurrences in secs. 4, 9, 15, 20 & 21, T20N, R4E, MDM, about 1.4 km (4,500 feet) ESE of Oregon City, and NE of "The High Rocks" summit. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 5,000 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10235286 |
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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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