Unknown Au occurrence [22], Tulloch Dam, Alto Mining District, Calaveras County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unknown Au occurrence [22] | Occurrence |
| Tulloch Dam | Dam |
| Alto Mining District | Mining District |
| Calaveras County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 50' 24'' North , 120° 38' 49'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Oakdale | 2,762 (2011) | 14.9km |
| Copperopolis | 3,671 (2011) | 15.7km |
| Chinese Camp | 126 (2011) | 19.1km |
| Oakdale | 22,259 (2017) | 19.4km |
| Valley Home | 228 (2011) | 23.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 27km |
| Mother Lode Mineral Society | Modesto, California | 38km |
A Au occurrence located in the extreme NW¼ sec. 22, T1N, R12E, MDM, about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) SW of the Tulloch Dam, along the W bank of the Stanislaus River, near the Stanislaus County line. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated. NOTE: The geographic coordinates provided place this locality on the Tuolumne County side of the river, near Calaveras County line; however, the mine shaft symbol referred to in the USGS MRDS database file is clearly in Calaveras County. The geographic coordinates provided in this Mindat file were adjusted to correspond to the shaft stmbol location on the topo map. This is probably the location of the symbol shown in Bulletin 135, Pl. 10. Mine shaft symbol on the topo map.
Local rocks include Tertiary volcanic flow rocks, unit 17 (Cascade Range).
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10028775 |
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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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