Lime Kiln Ranch deposit, Dew Drop, Nevada County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Lime Kiln Ranch deposit | Deposit |
| Dew Drop | - not defined - |
| Nevada County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 5' 42'' North , 121° 6' 21'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Sierra | 6,911 (2011) | 6.8km |
| Lake of the Pines | 3,917 (2011) | 7.5km |
| Meadow Vista | 3,217 (2011) | 12.7km |
| Colfax | 2,005 (2017) | 13.2km |
| Penn Valley | 1,621 (2011) | 13.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 14km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 41km |
| Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society | Marysville, California | 42km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 49km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 49km |
A limestone deposit located in sec. 5, T14N, R8E, MDM, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) WNW of Dew Drop and 2.2 km (1.4 miles) WSW of Cherry Creek Acres, N/W of Limekiln Road, E of Wolf Creek, on state forest land. 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).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10139849 |
|---|
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060570064
