Dunlap Mine, Felix, Salt Spring Valley, Hodson Mining District (Madam Felix Mining District; Felix Mining District), West Belt, Calaveras County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 1' 29'' North , 120° 44' 47'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copperopolis | 3,671 (2011) | 10.4km |
| Rancho Calaveras | 4,489 (2018) | 15.0km |
| Angels Camp | 2,677 (2012) | 18.7km |
| San Andreas | 2,783 (2011) | 19.9km |
| Valley Springs | 3,553 (2011) | 19.9km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 19km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 41km |
| Mother Lode Mineral Society | Modesto, California | 48km |
| Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club | Stockton, California | 48km |
A former lode Au occurrence/mine located in sec. 15, T2N, R11E, MDM, 2.7 km (1.7 miles) W of Felix, on the S side of the Salt Spring Valley Reservoir. Operated around 1895. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 10,000 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 70 foot vertical shaft. A 2-stamp mill was erected for ore treatment.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10028633 |
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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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