South Star Mine, Old Mountain House, Alleghany Mining District (Forest Mining District), Sierra County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| South Star Mine | Mine |
| Old Mountain House | - not defined - |
| Alleghany Mining District (Forest Mining District) | Mining District |
| Sierra County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 30' 58'' North , 120° 53' 5'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downieville | 282 (2011) | 6.9km |
| Pike | 134 (2011) | 13.0km |
| Camptonville | 158 (2011) | 15.8km |
| Washington | 185 (2011) | 18.9km |
| Sierra City | 221 (2011) | 22.2km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 36km |
A former Cr occurrence/mine located in sec. 17, T19N, R10E, MDM, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) NNE of Old Mountain House and 2.7 km (1.6 miles) S of Goodyears Bar, along the E canyon wall of Woodruff Creek, on National Forest land. Owned/operated by Ostrom and Lindvall Brothers. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters. Last produced in 1918.
Local rocks include ultramafic rocks, chiefly Mesozoic, unit 2 (Western Sierra Nevada and Klamath Mountains).
Workings include unspecified surface and underground openings.
Production data are found in: Rynearson, Garn Arthur (1953).
Total production was approximately 14 long tons of ore in 1918.
Local rocks include ultramafic rocks, chiefly Mesozoic, unit 2 (Western Sierra Nevada and Klamath Mountains).
Workings include unspecified surface and underground openings.
Production data are found in: Rynearson, Garn Arthur (1953).
Total production was approximately 14 long tons of ore in 1918.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10111102 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Calaveras-Baker DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060910206
