Chispa placer, Murphys, Murphys Mining District (Esmeralda Mining District; Sperry Mining District), East Belt, Calaveras County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 10' 3'' North , 120° 28' 39'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Murphys | 2,213 (2015) | 3.6km |
| Forest Meadows | 1,249 (2015) | 6.2km |
| Vallecito | 442 (2011) | 8.6km |
| Mountain Ranch | 1,628 (2011) | 8.7km |
| Avery | 646 (2011) | 10.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 12km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 38km |
A former drift placer Au occurrence/mine located in sec. 30, T4N, R14E, MDM, 1.6 km (1.0 mile) NE of Murphys, on the divide between Indian Creek and San Domingo Creek. Property was 357 acres. Operated prior to 1915. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a shaft to bedrock (95 feet deep) plus 2 rimrock tunnels at 50 and 100 feet long.
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10109190 |
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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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