Pliocene Mine, Rattlesnake Hill, Canyondam, Almanor Mining District, Plumas County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Pliocene Mine | Mine |
| Rattlesnake Hill | Hill |
| Canyondam | - not defined - |
| Almanor Mining District | Mining District |
| Plumas County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
40° 8' 5'' North , 121° 4' 60'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 1,129 (2011) | 11.3km |
| East Shore | 156 (2011) | 11.3km |
| Lake Almanor Country Club | 419 (2014) | 13.9km |
| Crescent Mills | 196 (2011) | 15.3km |
| Lake Almanor West | 270 (2011) | 15.3km |
A Au occurrence/mine located in sec. 4, T26N, R8E, MDM, 2.0 km (6,400 feet) WNW of Rattlesnake Hill, on National Forest land. Also located in sec. 9. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.
Local rocks include Paleozoic metavolcanic rocks, unit 2 (Northeastern Sierra Nevada).
Workings include underground opening(s).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10236767 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Shoofly-Olds Ferry DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0060630184
