Excelsior Mine (Excelsior group; Hawkeye; Bell Point Consolidated Gravel Mine; Bell Point Cons. Gravel Mine), American Hill, American Hill Mining District, Sierra County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 28' 49'' North , 120° 46' 15'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downieville | 282 (2011) | 10.0km |
| Washington | 185 (2011) | 13.6km |
| Sierra City | 221 (2011) | 15.1km |
| Pike | 134 (2011) | 20.0km |
| Camptonville | 158 (2011) | 24.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 38km |
A former Au occurrence/mine located in sec. 29, T19N, R11E, MDM, 1.1 km (0.7 mile) WSW of American Hill, on the divide between Wolf Creek on the E and Little Wolf Creek on the W, on National Forest land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters. This property may extend into sec. 31. Clark lists this mine as a placer mine.
Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
Workings include surface and underground openings.
Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
Workings include surface and underground openings.
List of minerals for each chemical element
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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