Macks Peak Quarry (Marks Peak Quarry; Oro Grande Quarry), Quartzite Mountain, Oro Grande Mining District, San Bernardino County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
34° 37' 15'' North , 117° 18' 6'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victorville | 122,225 (2017) | 9.5km |
| Adelanto | 33,166 (2017) | 10.7km |
| Silver Lakes | 5,623 (2017) | 14.3km |
| Spring Valley Lake | 8,220 (2017) | 14.5km |
| Mountain View Acres | 3,130 (2018) | 14.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Valley Gem and Mineral Club | Victorville, California | 9km |
| Mojave Desert Gem & Mineral Society | Barstow, California | 40km |
Mindat Locality ID:
88971
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:88971:0
GUID (UUID V4):
3ef6396b-63c5-4dba-8781-2ccb108aa463
A former limestone deposit/quarry located in sec. 9, T6N, R4W, SBM, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) NW of Quartzite Mountain (coordinates of record) and 3.8 km (2.4 miles) NE of Oro Grande, along the N side of Oro Grande Canyon, on Macks Peak (a small (now former ?) hill). Owned & operated by the Riverside Cement Company (100%), Riverside, California (at least during the period 1981-1990). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters.
NOTE: Geographic coordinates presented were adjusted to the center of the quarry area indicated on the topo map.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 3 (Mojave Desert, Death Valley area, and Eastern Sierra Nevada).
Workings include surface openings (quarry operation is inferred).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10213006 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
- Southern Basin and RangeWide Rift
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060711294
