Georgetown placers, Chili Bar, Placerville Mining District, El Dorado County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Georgetown placers | Group of Placers |
| Chili Bar | - not defined - |
| Placerville Mining District | Mining District |
| El Dorado County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 44' 59'' North , 120° 49' 3'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Placers
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Placerville | 10,650 (2017) | 2.8km |
| Cold Springs | 446 (2011) | 4.7km |
| Diamond Springs | 11,037 (2011) | 6.1km |
| Deer Park | 1,384 (2018) | 7.6km |
| Coloma | 529 (2011) | 8.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 3km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 3km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 40km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 41km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 49km |
A former placer Au occurrence/mine located in sec. 1, T10N, R10E, MDM, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) SSE of Chili Bar, on the W side of Big Canyon, E of highway 49, NNW of Placerville.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10072382 |
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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
- California
- Mother Lode BeltBelt
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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