Unnamed Au placer deposits [3], Folsom, Folsom Mining District, Sacramento County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Au placer deposits [3] | Group of Deposits |
| Folsom | - not defined - |
| Folsom Mining District | Mining District |
| Sacramento County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 40' 27'' North , 121° 8' 16'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Deposits
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Folsom | 76,375 (2017) | 3.3km |
| El Dorado Hills | 42,108 (2011) | 5.0km |
| Orangevale | 33,960 (2011) | 7.7km |
| Granite Bay | 20,402 (2011) | 10.2km |
| Gold River | 7,912 (2011) | 10.8km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 16km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 20km |
| Sacramento Valley Detecting Buffs | North Highlands, California | 20km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 30km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 30km |
A Au occurrence/mine located in secs. 31 & 32, T10N, T8E, MDM, 3.3 km (2.0 miles) E of Folsom proper, on the divide between Humbug Creek and Willow Creek. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is . This locality is evidenced on topo map by a large area of dredge tailings.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings included unspecified surface openings/operations.
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1 valid mineral.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10139987 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- California Central ValleyAccretionary Complex
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
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