Empire Consolidated Placer prospect (Empire Cons.), French Corral, French Corral Mining District, Nevada County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Empire Consolidated Placer prospect (Empire Cons.) | Prospect |
| French Corral | - not defined - |
| French Corral Mining District | Mining District |
| Nevada County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 18' 13'' North , 121° 8' 42'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North San Juan | 269 (2011) | 8.1km |
| Rough and Ready | 963 (2011) | 8.2km |
| Lake Wildwood | 4,991 (2011) | 9.2km |
| Dobbins | 624 (2011) | 9.2km |
| Grass Valley | 12,944 (2017) | 11.9km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 12km |
| Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society | Marysville, California | 42km |
| Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society | Oroville, California | 42km |
A placer Au prospect located in the W½ sec. 25, T17N, R7E, MDM, 1.3 km (0.8 mile/4,400 feet) ESE of French Corral. The property comprises 41.72 acres. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters. The claim runs N-S through the central portion of the W½ of the section, following very closely along a creek channel.
Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10031683 |
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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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