Josie group (Josie group 3 claims; Josie and Josie I and II claims; Josie claim; Josie I claim; Josie II claim;), Fallen Leaf, El Dorado County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 53' 14'' North , 120° 7' 36'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Tahoe | 21,706 (2017) | 13.3km |
| Stateline | 842 (2011) | 18.2km |
| Zephyr Cove | 565 (2011) | 19.5km |
| Tahoma | 1,191 (2011) | 20.0km |
| Kirkwood | 158 (2011) | 21.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Basin Gem & Mineral Club | Carson City, Nevada | 43km |
| High Desert Rockers | Carson City, Nevada | 43km |
A Au occurrence/group of claims located in the SE¼NW¼ sec. 17, T12N, R17E, MDM, 4.7 km (2.9 miles) W of Fallen Leaf (town), on the divide between Susie Lake and Gilmore Lake, on wilderness land administered by the U.S. Forest Service (Desolation Wilderness). The property is comprised of 3 claims. Owned by H. W. Hawkin (1932-1938). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters. Occurs mostly on a N-trending ridge between 8,000 and 8,200 feet of altitude.
The greater part of the mineralized zone is within a semi-rectangular are about 500 feet long and 150 feet wide, trending N45W, across the crest of the ridge. Sulfide-bearing material is recognized for more than 1,300 feet NW and 150 feet SE. Gold is present in most of many samples taken. The richest samples analyzed about $10.00 (period values) per ton. From surface exposures the deposit is too low in grade, the Au is too erratically distributed, and the area access is too difficult for commercial exploitation at present but is near enough to warrant exploitation to determine the character and dimensions of the deposit beneath the surface. Local rocks include Jurassic marine rocks, unit 5 (Northern Sierra Nevada and Eastern Klamath Mountains).
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Native Gold Formula: Au |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| Au | Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Au | ⓘ Native Gold | Au |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10030485 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Shoofly-Olds Ferry DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060171187
