Kilaga Springs deposit, Kilaga Springs, Wheatland Mining District, Placer County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Kilaga Springs deposit | Deposit |
| Kilaga Springs | Group of Springs |
| Wheatland Mining District | Mining District |
| Placer County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 58' 12'' North , 121° 14' 46'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 46,474 (2017) | 9.6km |
| Sheridan | 1,238 (2011) | 11.2km |
| Newcastle | 1,224 (2011) | 14.5km |
| Penryn | 831 (2011) | 14.7km |
| North Auburn | 13,022 (2011) | 14.8km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 24km |
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 32km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 33km |
| Sacramento Valley Detecting Buffs | North Highlands, California | 33km |
| Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society | Marysville, California | 36km |
A stone (crushed/broken) deposit located in sec. 13, T13N, R6E, MDM, at Kilaga Springs, about 7 miles E of Sheridan at the end of Kilaga Springs Road. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include unspecified underground openings (the topo map reflects 2 shaft symbols and 2 adit symbols named simply as "mines")
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10140143 |
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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
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