J.A.W. Mine, Center Peak, White Mountain, Bear Valley District, San Bernardino County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| J.A.W. Mine | Mine |
| Center Peak | Peak |
| White Mountain | Mountain |
| Bear Valley District | Mining District |
| San Bernardino County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
34° 21' 53'' North , 116° 59' 40'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lucerne Valley | 5,811 (2011) | 9.1km |
| Big Bear Lake | 5,213 (2017) | 15.4km |
| Big Bear City | 12,304 (2017) | 17.9km |
| Running Springs | 4,862 (2011) | 20.4km |
| Lake Arrowhead | 12,424 (2011) | 22.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Valley Gem and Mineral Club | Victorville, California | 33km |
| Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society | Yucaipa, California | 37km |
| Orange Belt Mineralogical Society | San Bernardino, California | 39km |
| Valley Prospectors, Inc. | San Bernardino, California | 39km |
A former Au-Fe occurrence/mine located in the NW¼ sec. 9, T3N, R1W, SBM, 2.4 km (1.5 miles) NE of Center Peak, White Mountain (coordinates of record), E side of Silver Creek (5.5 miles NNW of Fawnskin), on National Forest land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters. Idle in 1958.
Mineralization is hosted in migmatite. The deposit involves sheared zones that are stained red-brown and yellow-brown. Associated rocks include quartz monzonite. Local rocks include pre-Cenozoic granitic and metamorphic rocks undivided.
Workings include underground openings comprised of 3 adits that trend from N30E to N40E and are 50 to 200 feet long plus a vertical shaft.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10103393 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Coast MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Mojave DomainDomain
- Southern Basin and RangeWide Rift
USA
- California
- San Bernardino MountainsMountain Range
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