Michael Sweeney placer, Gold Hill, Shingle Springs Mining District, West Belt, El Dorado County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Michael Sweeney placer | Placer |
| Gold Hill | Unincorporated Community |
| Shingle Springs Mining District | Mining District |
| West Belt | - not defined - |
| El Dorado County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 46' 30'' North , 120° 52' 51'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coloma | 529 (2011) | 2.9km |
| Cold Springs | 446 (2011) | 3.8km |
| Placerville | 10,650 (2017) | 8.7km |
| Diamond Springs | 11,037 (2011) | 10.6km |
| Deer Park | 1,384 (2018) | 11.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 9km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 9km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 35km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 43km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 44km |
A reported placer Au occurrence located in the N½SE¼ sec. 29, T11N, R10E, MDM, 1.6 km (1.0 mile) NNE of Gold Hill, W of Indian Creek & highway 49. The property comprises 80 acres. 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).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10030003 |
|---|
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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