Empire claims (Empire Mine; Empire claim; Empire Nos. 1-3 claims; Empire Extension claim), Tuolumne, Soulsbyville & Confidence Mining District, East Belt, Tuolumne County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Empire claims (Empire Mine; Empire claim; Empire Nos. 1-3 claims; Empire Extension claim) | Group of Claims |
| Tuolumne | - not defined - |
| Soulsbyville & Confidence Mining District | Mining District |
| East Belt | - not defined - |
| Tuolumne County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 56' 24'' North , 120° 13' 41'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Claims
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tuolumne City | 1,779 (2011) | 2.8km |
| Soulsbyville | 2,215 (2011) | 5.9km |
| Mono Vista | 3,127 (2011) | 7.4km |
| Phoenix Lake | 4,269 (2017) | 10.1km |
| Twain Harte | 2,226 (2011) | 11.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 31km |
A former lode Au prospect/mine located in secs. 16, 17 & 21, T1N, R16E, MDM, 2.5 km (8,100 feet) SSE of Tuolumne and about 1 mile S of Soulsbyville, on Bureau of Land Management administered land (located claim). Owned by Joyce Dodd (100.00%), California (1981). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 10 meters.
Mineralization is hosted in granitic rocks. Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
Workings include unspecified underground openings.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10166023 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Shoofly-Olds Ferry 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 ID #0061090777
