Folsom Dredge Mine, Jenny Lind, Jenny Lind Mining District, Calaveras County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Folsom Dredge Mine | Mine |
| Jenny Lind | Unincorporated Community |
| Jenny Lind Mining District | Mining District |
| Calaveras County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 4' 59'' North , 120° 54' 41'' West
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Calaveras | 4,489 (2018) | 6.8km |
| Wallace | 403 (2011) | 13.6km |
| Valley Springs | 3,553 (2011) | 14.0km |
| Peters | 672 (2011) | 16.5km |
| Linden | 1,784 (2011) | 16.6km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 33km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 36km |
| Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club | Stockton, California | 36km |
| Mother Lode Mineral Society | Modesto, California | 50km |
A placer Au occurrence/mine located in the E½ of sec. 30, T3N, R10E, MDM, 3.9 km (2.4 miles) WSW of Jenny Lind, N of the Calaveras River. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Mineralization is a former placer Au occurrence/dredge mine. The gravel is well-rounded, 5 to 20 feet thick and overlies light gray tuff. Contained 25 (?) per cubic yard of fine, flaky Au. Local rocks include Miocene nonmarine rocks.
Workings included surface dredging operations. A bucket dredge operated during the period 1936 to 1937. A 1 cubic yard capacity power shovel moved by 27 buckets with 1½ cubic feet capacity, washed by an 18 foot trommel and 192 square feet of riffles.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10028578 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- California Central ValleyAccretionary Complex
- Great Valley BasinBasin
- Great Valley DomainDomain
- Sacramento BasinBasin
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