American Bar placer (Winifred Shirley; Willow Bar; Willow placer), Volcanoville, Volcanoville Mining District, El Dorado County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 0' 29'' North , 120° 44' 52'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foresthill | 1,483 (2011) | 6.2km |
| Georgetown | 2,367 (2011) | 13.7km |
| Colfax | 2,005 (2017) | 20.5km |
| Auburn Lake Trails | 3,426 (2011) | 20.5km |
| Alta | 610 (2011) | 22.7km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 31km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 31km |
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 36km |
A former placer Au occurrence located in sec. 4, T13N, R11E, MDM, about 5 km NE of Volcanoville, along the Middle Fork American River, on private land within a National Forest area. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
ALSO IN 33 14 N ALSO IN PLACER CO.
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10212463 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Calaveras-Baker DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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