Unnamed placer Au occurrence [59], Claremont, Rock Creek Mining District, Plumas County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed placer Au occurrence [59] | Occurrence |
| Claremont | - not defined - |
| Rock Creek Mining District | Mining District |
| Plumas County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 53' 54'' North , 121° 1' 6'' West
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Valley | 464 (2011) | 5.0km |
| Quincy | 1,728 (2017) | 7.5km |
| East Quincy | 2,489 (2011) | 11.0km |
| Greenhorn | 236 (2011) | 22.8km |
| Crescent Mills | 196 (2011) | 23.9km |
A placer Au occurrence located in sec. 31, T24N, R9E, MDM, 6.5 km (4.0 miles) WNW of Claremont, along Rock Creek, on National Forest land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Tertiary pyroclastic and volcanic mudflow deposits, unit 9 (Cascade Range).
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10115619 |
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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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