Sharp Mine, Lone Pine, Alabama Hills, Inyo County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Sharp Mine | Mine |
| Lone Pine | - not defined - |
| Alabama Hills | Group of Hills |
| Inyo County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
36° 40' 37'' North , 118° 6' 29'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Pine | 2,035 (2015) | 8.8km |
| Independence | 669 (2011) | 16.2km |
| Olancha | 192 (2015) | 44.8km |
| Big Pine | 1,756 (2014) | 56.6km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Pine Gem & Mineral Society | Lone Pine, California | 9km |
A Au prospect located in the W½ (estimated) sec. 31, T14S, R36E, MDM, 8.9 km (5.5 miles) NNW of Lone Pine and 5.8 km (3.6 miles) W of Owenyo (Owens Valley), on the extreme northern end of the Alabama Hills, near Hogback Creek. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters. This mine was possibly incorporated into later development under different name(s).
Mineralization is a vein deposit with a 6 inch vein, hosted in granite. The ore body dips 30E at a thickness of 0.15 meter. Local rocks include Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 150 foot adit plus stopes.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10103479 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
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North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Antler Foreland BasinBasin
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
- Southern Basin and RangeWide Rift
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- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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