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Jachon Mine, Paradise Springs, Grapevine District, Paradise Range, San Bernardino County, California, USAi
Regional Level Types
Jachon MineMine
Paradise SpringsGroup of Springs
Grapevine DistrictMining District
Paradise RangeMountain Range
San Bernardino CountyCounty
CaliforniaState
USACountry

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 7' 33'' North , 116° 52' 13'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
35.12611,-116.87055
GeoHash:
G#: 9qhzud92q
GRN:
N24W69
Type:
Mine
Köppen climate type:
BWk : Cold desert climate
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
Fort Irwin8,845 (2011)22.7km
Barstow23,692 (2017)28.8km
Barstow Heights24,202 (2006)33.1km
Lenwood3,543 (2011)34.9km
Silver Lakes5,623 (2017)60.2km
Nearest Clubs:
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ClubLocationDistance
Mojave Desert Gem & Mineral SocietyBarstow, California29km
Mindat Locality ID:
88800
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:88800:3
GUID (UUID V4):
0


A former Cu-Au occurrence/mine located in T12N, R2E, SBM, about 6 km WSW of Paradise Springs, just W of the Paradise Range. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 5,000 meters.

Local rocks include Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.

Workings include unspecified underground openings.

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References

Tucker, W. Burling & Reid J. Sampson (1930), Los Angeles field division: California Journal of Mines and Geology, California Mining Bureau. (Report 26): 26: 214.
Wright, L.A., et al (1953), Mines and mineral resources of San Bernardino County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology, California Division of Mines (Report 49): 49(1-2): tabulated list, p. 13.
U.S. Bureau of Mines (1995), Minerals Availability System/Mineral Industry Location System (MAS/MILS): file #0060711187.
(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.
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