Wentz placer, Happy Valley, Grizzly Flat Mining District, East Belt, El Dorado County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Wentz placer | Placer |
| Happy Valley | Unincorporated Community |
| Grizzly Flat Mining District | Mining District |
| East Belt | - not defined - |
| El Dorado County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 43' 5'' North , 120° 35' 52'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pollock Pines | 6,871 (2017) | 4.9km |
| Camino | 1,750 (2011) | 7.1km |
| Placerville | 10,650 (2017) | 17.5km |
| Diamond Springs | 11,037 (2011) | 19.0km |
| Deer Park | 1,384 (2018) | 20.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 17km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 17km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 40km |
A reported placer Au occurrence located in the N½SE¼ sec. 13, T10N, R12E, MDM, 5.0 km (3.1 miles) NW of Happy Valley, on the divide between Clear Creek and the North Fork Clear Creek, W of Jenkinson Lake. The property comprises 80 acres. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters. No evidence of Au.
Local rocks include Tertiary pyroclastic and volcanic mudflow deposits, unit 9 (Cascade Range).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10030349 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Shoofly-Olds Ferry DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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