C. C. Pierce property, Wildcat Mountain, Cathey Mining District (Cathay Mining District), West Belt, Mariposa County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 28' 60'' North , 120° 9' 0'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catheys Valley | 825 (2011) | 7.3km |
| Bear Valley | 125 (2011) | 9.9km |
| Mariposa | 2,173 (2017) | 16.2km |
| Midpines | 1,204 (2011) | 21.3km |
| Bootjack | 960 (2011) | 23.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club | Mariposa, California | 16km |
A placer Au occurrence located in sec. 19, T5S, R17E, MDM, 6.2 km (3.9 miles) NW of Wildcat Mountain, on the divide between Deadwood Creek and Corbet Creek (on Corbet Creek, 2 miles E of the Ruth Pierce Mine). Operated by the Trebor Corp. (1943). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic gabbroic rocks, unit 2 (undivided) and/or Jurassic marine rocks, unit 1 (Western Sierra Nevada and Western Klamath Mountains).
Operated by the Trebor Corp. in 1943, which processed 1,000,000 yards of gravel in 3½ months which yielded approximately $10,170.00, or an average of 10.17 cents (period values) per cubic yard.
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10031042 |
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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
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0060430351
