Mebold II Mine, Sweetwater Point, Jerseydale Mining District, East Belt, Mariposa County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Mebold II Mine | Mine |
| Sweetwater Point | Point |
| Jerseydale Mining District | Mining District |
| East Belt | - not defined - |
| Mariposa County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 35' 3'' North , 119° 53' 14'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Midpines | 1,204 (2011) | 5.3km |
| Mariposa | 2,173 (2017) | 13.0km |
| Bootjack | 960 (2011) | 13.3km |
| El Portal | 474 (2011) | 13.5km |
| Bear Valley | 125 (2011) | 20.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club | Mariposa, California | 13km |
A former lode Au mine located in sec. 17, T4S, R19E, MDM, 1.6 km (5,200 feet) N of Sweetwater Point (coordinates of record), and 3.5 km (2.2 miles) NW of Jerseydale, along Sweetwater Creek (NW of the Sweetwater Mine), on National Forest land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Mineralization is a vein deposit with a 2 foot (0.61 meter) thick vein, hosted in granite. Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
Workings include surface and underground openings with a total length of 15.24 meters and comprised of a 50 foot tunnel & short drifts.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10031243 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Shoofly-Olds Ferry 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 #0060430616
