Altamonte Placer Mine, Towle, Dutch Flat Mining District (Towle Mining District), Placer County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Altamonte Placer Mine | Mine |
| Towle | - not defined - |
| Dutch Flat Mining District (Towle Mining District) | Mining District |
| Placer County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 12' 30'' North , 120° 48' 12'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alta | 610 (2011) | 0.7km |
| Dutch Flat | 160 (2011) | 3.0km |
| Washington | 185 (2011) | 16.8km |
| Colfax | 2,005 (2017) | 17.6km |
| Nevada City | 3,152 (2017) | 19.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 22km |
A former placer Au-Ag occurrence/mine located in sec. 36, T16N, R10E, MDM, 0.6 km (0.4 mile) NW of Towle and 0.6 km (0.4 mile) ENE of Alta, W of Interstate highway 80. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.
Local rocks include Tertiary pyroclastic and volcanic mudflow deposits, unit 9 (Cascade Range).
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Description: Placer material. Apparently somewhat argentiferous. |
Gallery:
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10212603 |
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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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