Ralford Mining Company Placer Mine, Burson, Camanche Mining District, Calaveras County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Ralford Mining Company Placer Mine | Mine |
| Burson | Unincorporated Community |
| Camanche Mining District | Mining District |
| Calaveras County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 11' 7'' North , 120° 52' 58'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Springs | 3,553 (2011) | 4.7km |
| Rancho Calaveras | 4,489 (2018) | 6.8km |
| Wallace | 403 (2011) | 8.4km |
| Camanche North Shore | 979 (2017) | 9.0km |
| Camanche Village | 847 (2011) | 12.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 24km |
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 33km |
| Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club | Stockton, California | 44km |
A former placer Au-Ag occurrence/dredge mine located in sec. 21, T4N, R10E, MDM, 0.7 km (0.4 mile) ENE, of Burson, on the Hiatt Ranch. Operated from February 1 to July 10, 1941. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Local rocks include Eocene nonmarine rocks, unit 1 (Northern and Central California).
Workings included surface dragline dredging operations.
Production statistics: 199 ounces of Au and 14 ounces Ag were recovered from 25,000 cubic yards of gravel.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10028582 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- California Central ValleyAccretionary Complex
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
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