Canepa Golden Queen Mine, Vallecito, Vallecito Mining District, Calaveras County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Canepa Golden Queen Mine | Mine |
| Vallecito | Census-designated Place |
| Vallecito Mining District | Mining District |
| Calaveras County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 4' 52'' North , 120° 30' 51'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angels Camp | 2,677 (2012) | 2.6km |
| Vallecito | 442 (2011) | 3.7km |
| Murphys | 2,213 (2015) | 7.8km |
| Tuttletown | 668 (2011) | 11.0km |
| Columbia | 2,297 (2017) | 11.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 3km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 43km |
A former drift placer Au mine located in the SW¼NE¼ sec. 26, T3N, R13E, MDM, about 3.65 km (about 2 miles) W of Vallecito, along Six Mile Creek, and 2.6 km (1.6 miles) ENE of Angels Camp. Operated during the periods April to November, 1935, and May, 1936 to early 1937. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Mineralization is a placer Au deposit on the Central Hill paleochannel. Drifts were thought to bridge a 250 foot wide depression in slate bedrock with a 30 foot depth. The gravel carries minor amounts of Au, and is not the main channel. Geophysical prospecting said to have indicated a lower channel to the N. Local rocks include Tertiary pyroclastic and volcanic mudflow deposits, unit 9 (Cascade Range).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 116 foot vertical shaft with a 45 foot drift to the S, which struck 2 feet of pay gravel, and a 220 foot N drift. The last activity was drifitng S to connect with an old 80 foot incline.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10029077 |
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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
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0060091254
Eric, John H. (1955) Geology and mineral deposits of the Angels Camp and Sonora quadrangles, Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties, California. Special Report 41. California Division of Mines p.51 - plate 3
