Chowchilla River placers (Chowchilla Dredging Company; Snyder; Howell Brothers dredge), Raymond, Madera County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Chowchilla River placers (Chowchilla Dredging Company; Snyder; Howell Brothers dredge) | Group of Placers |
| Raymond | - not defined - |
| Madera County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 13' 51'' North , 119° 58' 16'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Placers
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yosemite Lakes | 4,952 (2011) | 18.1km |
| Coarsegold | 1,840 (2011) | 24.2km |
| Le Grand | 1,659 (2011) | 24.5km |
| Madera Acres | 9,163 (2011) | 25.0km |
| Catheys Valley | 825 (2011) | 25.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club | Mariposa, California | 28km |
A former placer Au mine located in T8S, R18E, MDM, 6.0 km (3.7 miles) WNW of Raymond, along the Chowchilla River (Eastman Lake), on National Forest National Recreation Area (Eastman Lake) land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 10,000 meters. This locality is now inundated beneath the lake.
NOTE: This locality is evident on the topo map despite its inundated status. The entire lake, including the channel of the Chowchilla River, is shaded; however, the dredged area is stippled in addition.
Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10163726 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
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