Unnamed Au occurrence [53], Golden State Island, Butte County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Au occurrence [53] | Occurrence |
| Golden State Island | Island |
| Butte County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 39' 59'' North , 121° 58' 10'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton City | 1,759 (2011) | 9.3km |
| Nord | 320 (2011) | 12.6km |
| Chico | 90,316 (2017) | 13.2km |
| Durham | 5,518 (2011) | 14.7km |
| Artois | 295 (2015) | 19.9km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Gem & Mineral Club | Paradise, California | 31km |
| Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society | Oroville, California | 39km |
A placer Au occurrence located in sec. 21, T21N, R9E (probably R9W), MDM, 0.9 km (2,800 feet) SW of Golden State Island (coordinates of record), and 13.3 km (8.2 miles) WSW of Chico, along Murphy Slough (which forms part of the island structure), along the Sacramento River, on Federal Wildlife Service land (Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10212969 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- California Central ValleyAccretionary Complex
- Great Valley BasinBasin
- Great Valley DomainDomain
- Sacramento BasinBasin
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