Descanso Mine (Magdalena Mine; Descanso Mining Company; Ellis Mine), Descanso, Laguna Mountains, San Diego County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Descanso Mine (Magdalena Mine; Descanso Mining Company; Ellis Mine) | Mine |
| Descanso | - not defined - |
| Laguna Mountains | Mountain Range |
| San Diego County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
32° 51' 23'' North , 116° 37' 31'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Descanso | 1,423 (2011) | 1.0km |
| Pine Valley | 1,510 (2011) | 9.8km |
| Alpine | 14,236 (2011) | 13.4km |
| Harbison Canyon | 3,841 (2011) | 19.5km |
| San Diego Country Estates | 10,109 (2011) | 22.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Cajon Valley Gem & Mineral Society | El Cajon, California | 32km |
A former Au-Ag mine located in sec. 24, T15S, R3E, SBM, 1.0 km (3,400 feet) WNW of Descanso.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsGallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Coast MountainsMountain Range
North America Plate
- Franciscan DomainDomain
- Peninsular Ranges BatholithVolcanic Arc
- Southern California Borderland BasinsBasin
Pacific PlateTectonic Plate
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