Five Star placer, Birchville, French Corral Mining District, Nevada County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Five Star placer | Placer |
| Birchville | - not defined - |
| French Corral Mining District | Mining District |
| Nevada County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 19' 50'' North , 121° 10' 57'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dobbins | 624 (2011) | 5.0km |
| North San Juan | 269 (2011) | 8.0km |
| Lake Wildwood | 4,991 (2011) | 11.0km |
| Rough and Ready | 963 (2011) | 11.9km |
| Penn Valley | 1,621 (2011) | 15.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 16km |
| Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society | Oroville, California | 38km |
| Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society | Marysville, California | 41km |
A placer Au occurrence located in sec. 15, T17N, R7E, MDM, 3.3 km (2.0 miles) W of Birchville and 3.3 km (2.1 miles) NW of French Corral, E of the Yuba River, just upstream of the New Colgate powerhouse. The property comprises 40 acres. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 5,000 meters. Included on list of mines for this township (#88), but not shown on the map.
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: | 10092400 |
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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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