Unnamed Au mine [28] (Two adits), Nashville (Quartzburg), Nashville Mining District, El Dorado County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Au mine [28] (Two adits) | Mine |
| Nashville (Quartzburg) | Unincorporated Community |
| Nashville Mining District | Mining District |
| El Dorado County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 33' 28'' North , 120° 50' 3'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Pines | 379 (2011) | 7.9km |
| Plymouth | 960 (2017) | 8.5km |
| Fiddletown | 235 (2011) | 9.1km |
| Drytown | 167 (2011) | 13.1km |
| Deer Park | 1,384 (2018) | 13.8km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 19km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 19km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 19km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 45km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 49km |
A probable Au occurrence/mine located in sec. 11, T8N, R10E, MDM, 2.5 km (1.6 miles) SSE of Nashville, on the N ridge of the Middle Fork Cosumnes River, E of its confluence with the main channel/North Fork. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters. NOTE: The USGS MRDS file appears to presume that this was a Au occurrence. It does lie on the Mother Lode.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include underground openings comprised of 2 adits.
Commodity List
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10187292 |
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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
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