Carbonate Queen, Sugarloaf Mountain, Loraine Mining District, Kern County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Carbonate Queen | - not defined - |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Mountain |
| Loraine Mining District | Mining District |
| Kern County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 16' 24'' North , 118° 21' 48'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tehachapi | 13,021 (2017) | 17.5km |
| Golden Hills | 8,656 (2011) | 18.6km |
| Keene | 431 (2011) | 18.9km |
| Bear Valley Springs | 5,172 (2011) | 27.2km |
| Mojave | 4,238 (2011) | 30.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tehachapi Valley Gem & Mineral Society | Tehachapi, California | 18km |
A Cu occurrence located in sec. 6, T31S, R34E, MDM, 6.7 km (4.2 miles) NNW of Sugarloaf Mountain and 7.4 km (4.6 miles) ESE of Loraine, along Indian Creek. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters. May be the former name of the Blackhawk Mine (this scenario would seem very unlikely since the Blackhawk mine is documented to be 8.9 km (5.5 miles) W of the Carbonate Queen.
Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10034166 |
|---|
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 #0060290999
