Scott Creek pit, Milpitas, Santa Clara County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Scott Creek pit | Pit |
| Milpitas | City |
| Santa Clara County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 27' 43'' North , 121° 54' 15'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milpitas | 77,604 (2017) | 3.8km |
| East Foothills | 8,269 (2011) | 11.8km |
| Fremont | 232,206 (2017) | 12.1km |
| Alum Rock | 15,536 (2018) | 12.7km |
| Santa Clara | 126,215 (2017) | 12.8km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society | San Jose, California | 14km |
| Peninsula Gem & Geology Society, Inc. | Los Altos, California | 20km |
| Livermore Valley Lithophiles | Livermore, California | 27km |
| Mineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley | Hayward, California | 28km |
| East Bay Mineral and Lapidary Club | Hayward, California | 29km |
A stone (dimension) deposit/quarry located in sec. 31, T5S, R1E, MDM, 3.8 km (2.3 miles) N of Milpitas, along the W side of Interstate highway 680, along the Alameda County line. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters. NOTE: This is now clearly a built-up, residential area.
Local rocks include Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.
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: | 10165279 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Coast MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- California Coast RangesAccretionary Complex
- Franciscan DomainDomain
USA
- California
- Diablo RangeMountain Range
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