Unnamed placer Au occurrence [49], Bangor, Butte County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed placer Au occurrence [49] | Occurrence |
| Bangor | Census-designated Place |
| Butte County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 24' 15'' North , 121° 24' 39'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 646 (2011) | 1.8km |
| Rackerby | 204 (2017) | 7.2km |
| Loma Rica | 2,368 (2011) | 10.3km |
| Palermo | 5,382 (2011) | 11.4km |
| Oroville East | 8,280 (2011) | 13.1km |
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 | 18km |
| Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society | Marysville, California | 33km |
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 36km |
| Paradise Gem & Mineral Club | Paradise, California | 43km |
A placer Au occurrence located in sec. 21 (gravels in parts of secs. 16-22, 26, 27 & 35), T18N, R5E, MDM, 1.8 (6,000 feet) NNW of Bangor, along Whitehall Ravine. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 5,000 meters.
Mineralization is auriferous gravels. Local rocks include Eocene nonmarine rocks, unit 1 (Northern and Central California).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10187340 |
|---|
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 #0060070162
