Schoolhouse Mine, Williams Peak, Hunter Valley Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Schoolhouse Mine | Mine |
| Williams Peak | Peak |
| Hunter Valley Mining District | Mining District |
| West Belt | - not defined - |
| Mariposa County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 36' 5'' North , 120° 11' 47'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley | 125 (2011) | 7.7km |
| Coulterville | 201 (2011) | 12.1km |
| Greeley Hill | 915 (2011) | 17.0km |
| Catheys Valley | 825 (2011) | 20.7km |
| Snelling | 231 (2011) | 23.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club | Mariposa, California | 24km |
A former lode Au mine located in the center of sec. 10, T4S, R16E, MDM, 2.2 km (7,200 feet) W of Williams Peak in Hunter Valley, on private land. Property consists of 1 patented claim. Operated by Frank A. John and Joe Maschio. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters. A part of the patented Maschio Ranch. This is an old property which had extensive workings and dumps prior to 1912. Operated during the periods 1912-1913, 1916, 1923-1925, and 1931. Idle since that time.
Local rocks include Jurassic marine rocks, unit 1 (Western Sierra Nevada and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 60 foot inclined shaft, serving 2 levels of undetermined length.
Some very rich ore was taken out from 2 levels in 1923-1925, and a small production recorded in 1931.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10109232 |
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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 #0060430139
