South Extension Negro Creek placer (So. Ext. Negro Creek Placer), Indian Springs, Nevada County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| South Extension Negro Creek placer (So. Ext. Negro Creek Placer) | Placer |
| Indian Springs | Group of Springs |
| Nevada County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 13' 20'' North , 121° 12' 8'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Wildwood | 4,991 (2011) | 1.2km |
| Penn Valley | 1,621 (2011) | 3.1km |
| Rough and Ready | 963 (2011) | 5.8km |
| Smartsville | 177 (2016) | 8.6km |
| Grass Valley | 12,944 (2017) | 12.2km |
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 | 12km |
| Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society | Marysville, California | 35km |
| Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society | Oroville, California | 45km |
A reported placer Au occurrence located in the NW¼ sec. 28, T16N, R7E, MDM, 4.8 km (3.0 miles) N of Indian Springs, 5.8 km (3.6 miles) W of Rough and Ready, and 6.3 km (3.9 miles) E of Mooney Flat, on the divide between Deer Creek to the N and Squirrel Creek to the S. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
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: | 10092399 |
|---|
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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