Sidney Mine (White Mine), Sidney Peak, Kern County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Sidney Mine (White Mine) | Mine |
| Sidney Peak | Peak |
| Kern County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 19' 22'' North , 117° 42' 10'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 172 (2011) | 8.3km |
| Ridgecrest | 28,780 (2017) | 33.4km |
| California City | 13,277 (2017) | 33.8km |
| China Lake Acres | 1,876 (2011) | 35.7km |
| North Edwards | 1,058 (2011) | 36.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Wells Valley Gem & Mineral Society | Ridgecrest, California | 33km |
A former lode Au-W occurrence/mine located in secs. 17, T30S, R40E, MDM, 0.2 km (0.2 miles) SSW of Sidney Peak (coordinates of record), about 5 miles SW of Randsburg. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters.
NOTE: The geographic coordinates presented in this file are those presented in USGS MRDS database file #10187730, which place this locality near Sidney Peak in proximity to 2 shaft symbols on the topo map. The other 2 MRDS files present coordinates that place this locality in sec. 18.
Local rocks include schist of various types and ages, unit 2 (Southern and West-central California).
Workings include unspecified underground openings (the topo map reflects 2 shaft symbols).
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10076767 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
- Southern Basin and RangeWide Rift
USA
- California
- Kern County
- Rand MountainsMountain Range
- Rand Mining District (Randsburg Mining District)Mining District
- Kern County
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