Deer Creek Placer Mining Company property (Unknown placer Au prospect), Glenbrook, Nevada City Mining District, Nevada County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 14' 41'' North , 121° 3' 57'' West
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | 12,944 (2017) | 2.9km |
| Nevada City | 3,152 (2017) | 4.5km |
| Rough and Ready | 963 (2011) | 6.3km |
| Alta Sierra | 6,911 (2011) | 11.5km |
| Lake Wildwood | 4,991 (2011) | 11.7km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 3km |
| Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society | Marysville, California | 47km |
A former placer Au occurrence/prospect located in the N½ sec. 15, T16N, R8E, MDM, about 2.7 km W of Glenbrook (coordinates of record), S of Deer Creek. Owned & operated by the Deer Creek Placer Mining Company. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.
Prospecting began in 1929 to determine the value of the ground. A test run of 1,300 cubic yards had an average recovery of 20 & 7/8 cents ($0.20875) per cubic yard, but bedrock gave pan samples indicating a Au content of several dollars (period values) per cubic yard, it was reported.
Local rocks include Mesozoic gabbroic rocks, unit 2 (undivided).
workings included a plant with a capacity of 30 cubic yards per hour that was installed in 1929. A larger plant was planned.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10031742 |
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- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
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- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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