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Unnamed Au occurrence (2), Orland, Glenn County, California, USAi
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Unnamed Au occurrence (2)Occurrence
Orland- not defined -
Glenn CountyCounty
CaliforniaState
USACountry

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 45' 58'' North , 122° 8' 45'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
Orland7,550 (2017)4.8km
Hamilton City1,759 (2011)11.6km
Nord320 (2011)16.2km
Artois295 (2015)16.8km
Corning7,548 (2017)18.2km
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ClubLocationDistance
Paradise Gem & Mineral ClubParadise, California45km
Mindat Locality ID:
76732
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:76732:0
GUID (UUID V4):
0


A Au occurrence located in sec. 13, T22N, R3W, MDM, 4.8 km (3.0 miles) ENE of Orland, along Stony Creek. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 5,000 meters.

Local rocks include Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.

MRDS file states that this was an underground operation. This is very doubtful in view of the location and geological environment of the immediate area (alluvium).

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