Massen Silver Mines, Barstow, Barstow Mining District, San Bernardino County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Massen Silver Mines | Group of Mines |
| Barstow | City |
| Barstow Mining District | Mining District |
| San Bernardino County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
34° 55' 24'' North , 117° 1' 0'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Mines
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barstow | 23,692 (2017) | 2.8km |
| Barstow Heights | 24,202 (2006) | 7.0km |
| Lenwood | 3,543 (2011) | 9.5km |
| Silver Lakes | 5,623 (2017) | 35.6km |
| Fort Irwin | 8,845 (2011) | 48.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mojave Desert Gem & Mineral Society | Barstow, California | 3km |
| Victor Valley Gem and Mineral Club | Victorville, California | 50km |
A Ag-Au prospect located in sec. 18, T10N, R1W, SBM, 2.8 km (9,200 feet/1.8 miles) N of Barstow, in the Skyline North development, on Bureau of Land Management administered land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 10 meters. A field check of this area (by USGS ?) in 1993 showed a prospect in sec. 18. It is believed this is the Massen Silver Mines.
Local rocks include Pliocene to Holocene Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.
Workings include unspecified surface openings.
Commodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10213101 |
|---|
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
- Southern Basin and RangeWide Rift
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