Esperanza Mine, Dead Horse Ridge, Harrison Gulch Mining District, Klamath Mountains, Shasta County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Esperanza Mine | Mine |
| Dead Horse Ridge | Ridge |
| Harrison Gulch Mining District | Mining District |
| Klamath Mountains | Mountain Range |
| Shasta County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
40° 20' 44'' North , 123° 1' 46'' West
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth | 195 (2011) | 26.1km |
| Hayfork | 2,368 (2011) | 26.6km |
| Douglas City | 713 (2011) | 34.8km |
| Mad River | 420 (2011) | 42.4km |
| Junction City | 680 (2011) | 43.1km |
A former Au mine located in sec. 29, T29N, R10W, MDM (coordinates estimated)
1.3 km (4,300 feet) N of Dead Horse Ridge (coordinates of record), on the divide between Middle Fork Cottonwood Creek and Baker Flat Creek, near the Trinity County line. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.
NOTE: The MRDS file presented geographic coordinates which placed this locality well within Trinity County (123°7'46"W). Research for the coordinates of sec. revealed that the correct value is 123°1'46".
Mineralization is a vein deposit. The ore body outcrops. There are 4 veins. 3 of the 4 are parallel. Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 9 (Western Klamath Mountains).
workings include underground openings comprised of a 215 foot shaft with 3 crosscut adits. The workings extend through a fault.
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10034414 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Coast MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
- Klamouth RangeVolcanic Arc
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