Agara Mine, Latrobe, Latrobe Mining District, El Dorado County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Agara Mine | Mine |
| Latrobe | Unincorporated Community |
| Latrobe Mining District | Mining District |
| El Dorado County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 32' 4'' North , 121° 1' 40'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Murieta | 5,488 (2011) | 6.9km |
| Cameron Park | 18,228 (2011) | 15.3km |
| Plymouth | 960 (2017) | 17.0km |
| Shingle Springs | 4,432 (2011) | 17.1km |
| El Dorado Hills | 42,108 (2011) | 17.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 25km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 29km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 29km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 33km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 34km |
A Cu occurrence/mine located in sec. 24, T8N, R9E, MDM, 4.7 km (2.9 miles) SW of Latrobe, on the W side of Indian Creek, in the extreme SW corner of the county (½ mile N of the Cosumnes Copper Mine), on private land. Operated by Clifford Smith. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges)/Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 25 foot shaft.
No other information is available.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10030331 |
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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 #0060170950
(1908, September) The Copper Resources of California. Bulletin 50. California State Mining Bureaup.216
