Prosper Ranch placer, Alleghany Mining District (Forest Mining District), Nevada County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Prosper Ranch placer | Placer |
| Alleghany Mining District (Forest Mining District) | Mining District |
| Nevada County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 26' 21'' North , 120° 47' 47'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 185 (2011) | 8.9km |
| Downieville | 282 (2011) | 13.6km |
| Pike | 134 (2011) | 17.3km |
| Sierra City | 221 (2011) | 19.8km |
| Camptonville | 158 (2011) | 21.7km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 33km |
A reported placer Au occurrence located in sec. 12, T18N, R10E, and in the NW¼ sec. 7, T18N, R11E, MDM, 2.1 km (1.3 miles) NE of Snow Point, along the S side of the Middle Yuba River between Mohawk Ravine on the W and Quinn Canyon on the E, on National Forest land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10139892 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Calaveras-Baker DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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