Ophir placer (Elizabeth Beal), Golden Gate Hill, Mokelumne Hill Mining District, East Belt, Calaveras County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Ophir placer (Elizabeth Beal) | Placer |
| Golden Gate Hill | Hill |
| Mokelumne Hill Mining District | Mining District |
| East Belt | - not defined - |
| Calaveras County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 14' 47'' North , 120° 43' 34'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mokelumne Hill | 646 (2011) | 6.3km |
| San Andreas | 2,783 (2011) | 6.9km |
| Valley Springs | 3,553 (2011) | 10.9km |
| Jackson | 4,649 (2017) | 12.1km |
| Martell | 282 (2011) | 14.7km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 18km |
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 26km |
A placer Au occurrence located in the NE¼ sec. 35, T5N, R11E, MDM, 1.6 km (1.0 mile) E of Golden Gate Hill (coordinates of record), on Mt. Ophir (divide between Chili Gulch and Old Woman Gulch). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters.
Local rocks include Jurassic marine rocks, unit 1 (Western Sierra Nevada and Western Klamath Mountains).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10028754 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Calaveras-Baker DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
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