New York & Skylark Mine, French Gulch, French Gulch Mining District, Klamath Mountains, Shasta County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| New York & Skylark Mine | Mine |
| French Gulch | Gulch |
| French Gulch Mining District | Mining District |
| Klamath Mountains | Mountain Range |
| Shasta County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
40° 43' 7'' North , 122° 40' 49'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| French Gulch | 346 (2011) | 4.1km |
| Lewiston | 1,193 (2011) | 10.8km |
| Shasta | 1,771 (2011) | 20.7km |
| Keswick | 451 (2011) | 21.0km |
| Weaverville | 3,600 (2011) | 22.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shasta Gem & Mineral Society | Redding, California | 28km |
A former Au mine located in sec. 17, T33N, R7W, MDM, (coordinates estimated; section projected) 4.1 km (2.6 miles) WNW of French Gulch on the divide between the Right Fork French Gulch and Scorpion Gulch. The property consisted of several claims. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Mineralization is a vein deposit. The ore body strikes W and dips 60N at a thickness of 1.52 meters. There are 2 parallel veins 200 feet apart. Local rocks include carboniferous marine rocks, unit 4 (Eastern Klamath Mountains).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 340 foot adit, a 40 foot winze and 1 stope. The ore shoot is 5 x 180 feet.
Production data are found in: Brown, G.C. (1916). Mine was a small producer.
Analytical data results: Low grade ore.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10034468 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Coast MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Klamouth RangeVolcanic Arc
- Shoofly-Olds Ferry DomainDomain
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0060890
