Sporting Boy prospect (Seven Bells; Seven Bills), Cold Springs, Shingle Springs Mining District, West Belt, El Dorado County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 44' 11'' North , 120° 51' 44'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Springs | 446 (2011) | 0.9km |
| Placerville | 10,650 (2017) | 5.6km |
| Diamond Springs | 11,037 (2011) | 6.2km |
| Deer Park | 1,384 (2018) | 6.9km |
| Coloma | 529 (2011) | 7.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 6km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 6km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 37km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 39km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 45km |
A Cu occurrence/prospect located in sec. 10, T10N, R10E, MDM, 0.9 km (0.6 mile) SE of Cold Springs, on the divide between Weber Creek and Hangtown Creek, E of their confluence (on the Charles Worthington Ranch, 4 miles W of Placerville). Prospected in 1917 and 1919. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
The ore body is 0.46 meter thick. Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 65 foot shaft.
No record of production was found.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10095089 |
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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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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060170337
