Unnamed Cr-Au prospect pits [1], Goose Flat, Rattlesnake Bar Mining District, El Dorado County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Cr-Au prospect pits [1] | Group of Pits |
| Goose Flat | Flat |
| Rattlesnake Bar Mining District | Mining District |
| El Dorado County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 48' 43'' North , 121° 4' 57'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Pits
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 1,224 (2011) | 8.2km |
| Penryn | 831 (2011) | 8.7km |
| Granite Bay | 20,402 (2011) | 8.9km |
| Auburn | 13,953 (2017) | 9.4km |
| Loomis | 6,733 (2017) | 9.6km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 19km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 26km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 26km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 29km |
| Sacramento Valley Detecting Buffs | North Highlands, California | 29km |
A Cr-Au occurrence/prospect located in sec. 9 & in the NE¼ sec. 16, T11N, R8E, MDM, 1.0 km (0.6 mile) E of Goose Flat. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include unspecified surface openings (presumably prospect pits).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10211091 |
|---|
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060170091
