Horace Kilham placer (Kirkham placer), Blue Tent, Blue Tent Mining District, Nevada County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Horace Kilham placer (Kirkham placer) | Placer |
| Blue Tent | - not defined - |
| Blue Tent Mining District | Mining District |
| Nevada County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 19' 35'' North , 120° 58' 13'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada City | 3,152 (2017) | 8.3km |
| North San Juan | 269 (2011) | 12.4km |
| Pike | 134 (2011) | 12.7km |
| Grass Valley | 12,944 (2017) | 14.3km |
| Washington | 185 (2011) | 15.2km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 14km |
A placer Au occurrence located in secs. 15, 16, 21, 22 & 28, T17N, R9E, MDM, S of the South Yuba River, upstream from Edwards Crossing. The property comprises 356.47 acres. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains) and/or Tertiary pyroclastic and volcanic mudflow deposits, unit 9 (Cascade Range).
Samples averaged $8.84 (period values)/cubic yard.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10031829 |
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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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