Atlas Asbestos Co. Mine (Santa Cruz mill; Hidden Splendor), Archer Camp, Fresno County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Atlas Asbestos Co. Mine (Santa Cruz mill; Hidden Splendor) | Mine |
| Archer Camp | - not defined - |
| Fresno County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
36° 19' 3'' North , 120° 35' 1'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Three Rocks | 246 (2011) | 26.8km |
| Coalinga | 16,564 (2017) | 28.1km |
| Cantua Creek | 466 (2011) | 31.5km |
| San Ardo | 517 (2015) | 43.8km |
| San Lucas | 269 (2015) | 44.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coalinga Rockhound Society | Coalinga, California | 28km |
A former asbestos mine located 2.7 km (8,700 feet) NW of Archer Camp and 3.0 km (9,700 feet) E of Condon Peak. Owned & operated by the Atlas Asbestos Co. California (1991). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters.
Local rocks include ultramafic rocks, chiefly Mesozoic, unit 3 (Coast Ranges and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include surface openings.
Environmental factors: CERCLA (Superfund) site listed on National Priorities List (NPL), October 14, 1992. Environmental hazards include asbestos tailings.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10187696 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Coast MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- California Coast RangesAccretionary Complex
- Franciscan DomainDomain
USA
- California
- Diablo RangeMountain Range
- San Benito County
- New Idria Mining DistrictMining District
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