Pine Avenue occurrence, Cape Horn, Colfax Mining District (Illinois Mining District), Placer County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Pine Avenue occurrence | Occurrence |
| Cape Horn | - not defined - |
| Colfax Mining District (Illinois Mining District) | Mining District |
| Placer County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 7' 17'' North , 120° 53' 59'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colfax | 2,005 (2017) | 5.2km |
| Dutch Flat | 160 (2011) | 10.8km |
| Alta | 610 (2011) | 12.2km |
| Foresthill | 1,483 (2011) | 13.3km |
| Alta Sierra | 6,911 (2011) | 13.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 18km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 44km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 44km |
A reported Au occurrence located in sec. 30, T15N, R10E, MDM, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) ESE of Cape Horn and about 3.8 km (2.4 miles) WNW of Iowa Hill. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
NOTE: The USGS MRDS database file presents geographic coordinates of -120.12462, 39.89488, placing this locality in Plumas County. Research for the coordinates of sec. 30, T15N, R10E, MDM, resulted in a determination that both sets of geographic coordinates are in error in the MRDS file. The coordinates used in this Mindat file are the coordinates of record for the center of sec. 30 as per the Montana State University TRS database.
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: | 10115644 |
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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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