Bear River Marble deposit (Holmes Lime & Cement Company property), Colfax, Colfax Mining District (Illinois Mining District), Placer County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 5' 49'' North , 120° 58' 24'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colfax | 2,005 (2017) | 1.8km |
| Alta Sierra | 6,911 (2011) | 8.5km |
| Lake of the Pines | 3,917 (2011) | 9.6km |
| Meadow Vista | 3,217 (2011) | 11.5km |
| Grass Valley | 12,944 (2017) | 15.5km |
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 | 16km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 44km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 44km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 47km |
A stone (crushed/broken) deposit located in sec. 4, T14N, R9E, MDM, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) WSW of Colfax, E of Campbell Creek and N of Hidden Valley Ranch. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Jurassic marine rocks, unit 1 (Western Sierra Nevada and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include unspecified surface openings.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10261370 |
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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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