South Hill placer, Jenny Lind, Jenny Lind Mining District, Calaveras County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| South Hill placer | Placer |
| 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' 52'' North , 120° 50' 41'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Calaveras | 4,489 (2018) | 5.3km |
| Valley Springs | 3,553 (2011) | 12.4km |
| Wallace | 403 (2011) | 17.1km |
| San Andreas | 2,783 (2011) | 19.2km |
| Camanche North Shore | 979 (2017) | 20.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 27km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 35km |
| Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club | Stockton, California | 41km |
A former placer Au occurrence/hydraulic mine located in sec. 26, T3N, R10E, MDM, 2.7 km (1.7 miles) SE of Jenny Lind, E of South Hill (summit) along South Gulch (stream). Operated prior to 1900. Idle by 1915. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Miocene nonmarine rocks.
Workings include extensive surface hydraulicking operations.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10109123 |
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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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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0060090081
