Unnamed Au occurrence [38], Wentworth Springs, El Dorado County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Au occurrence [38] | Occurrence |
| Wentworth Springs | Group of Springs |
| El Dorado County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 0' 54'' North , 120° 20' 12'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tahoma | 1,191 (2011) | 18.9km |
| Sunnyside-Tahoe City | 1,557 (2011) | 21.3km |
| Dollar Point | 1,215 (2011) | 28.0km |
| South Lake Tahoe | 21,706 (2017) | 31.8km |
| Carnelian Bay | 524 (2011) | 32.2km |
A reported Au occurrence located in sec. 31, T14N, R15E, MDM, 0.3 km (0.2 mile) NE of Wentworth Springs. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Local rocks include Jurassic marine rocks, unit 5 (Northern Sierra Nevada and Eastern Klamath Mountains).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10114918 |
|---|
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Mojave 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 #0060171184
