Unnamed Au placer [16], Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Au placer [16] | Placer |
| Quartzburg | - not defined - |
| Hornitos Mining District | Mining District |
| West Belt | - not defined - |
| Mariposa County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 32' 42'' North , 120° 9' 47'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley | 125 (2011) | 4.7km |
| Catheys Valley | 825 (2011) | 13.8km |
| Mariposa | 2,173 (2017) | 18.6km |
| Coulterville | 201 (2011) | 18.6km |
| Midpines | 1,204 (2011) | 21.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club | Mariposa, California | 19km |
A placer Au occurrence located in the SW¼ sec. 36, T4S, R16E, MDM, 4.1 km (2.6 miles) ENE of Quartzburg. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is . There is a prospect and evidence of placer tailings in the SW corner of the sec.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10030924 |
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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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