Buona Speranza and Josephine Mine, Moccasin, Jacksonville Mining District, Tuolumne County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Buona Speranza and Josephine Mine | Mine |
| Moccasin | - not defined - |
| Jacksonville Mining District | Mining District |
| Tuolumne County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 50' 31'' North , 120° 18' 24'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Groveland | 601 (2011) | 6.5km |
| Chinese Camp | 126 (2011) | 11.6km |
| Tuolumne City | 1,779 (2011) | 14.6km |
| East Sonora | 2,266 (2011) | 15.8km |
| Jamestown | 3,433 (2011) | 16.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 32km |
| Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club | Mariposa, California | 50km |
A former Au mine located in sec. 22, T1N, R15E, MDM, 3.5 km (2.2 miles) N of Moccasin. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated. Property consists of 4526 (??) acres (probably 45.26 acres) (mine and mill site).
Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
Workings include unspecified surface and underground openings.
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10077932 |
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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
- California
- Mother Lode BeltBelt
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0061090419
