Monarch prospect, Sageland (El Dorado Camp), Weldon District, Piute Mountains, Kern County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Monarch prospect | Prospect |
| Sageland (El Dorado Camp) | - not defined - |
| Weldon District | Mining District |
| Piute Mountains | Mountain Range |
| Kern County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 31' 32'' North , 118° 10' 46'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weldon | 2,642 (2011) | 18.5km |
| Onyx | 475 (2011) | 18.7km |
| Squirrel Mountain Valley | 547 (2011) | 23.5km |
| Mountain Mesa | 777 (2011) | 24.0km |
| Lake Isabella | 3,466 (2011) | 28.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Wells Valley Gem & Mineral Society | Ridgecrest, California | 47km |
A Au prospect located in sec. 2, T28S, R35E, MDM, 5.9 km (3.7 miles) NNE of Sageland, E of Kelso Creek, and NNW of Mustang Spring. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
NOTE: Both USGS MRDS database files present geographic coordinates consistent with those presented in this Mindat file. Both also then present T&R values that are inconsistent with the coordinates by a significant distance. Other data presented in the MRDS files is consistent with the geographic coordinates as well; therefore, the coordinates are used here and the T&R values are not. The T&R values presented here are consistent with the geographic coordinates.
Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
Workings include unspecified surface and underground openings.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10076749 |
|---|
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 #0060290274
