Olsen Mine (Golden City), Buzzard Point, Tuolumne County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Olsen Mine (Golden City) | Mine |
| Buzzard Point | Point |
| Tuolumne County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 43' 9'' North , 120° 27' 41'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Camp | 126 (2011) | 17.1km |
| Snelling | 231 (2011) | 22.3km |
| Coulterville | 201 (2011) | 23.2km |
| Groveland | 601 (2011) | 24.1km |
| Jamestown | 3,433 (2011) | 26.2km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 39km |
| Mother Lode Mineral Society | Modesto, California | 48km |
A former Au-Cu mine located in secs. 31 & 32, T2S, R14E, MDM, 4.5 km (2.8 miles) W of Buzzard Point. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
NOTE: USGS MRDS database file #10238791 places this locality in sec. 32, T2N, R14E, MDM, with geographic coordinates that correspond to that T&R value (Tuttletown area). Both of the other relevent MRDS files place this locality in T2S. A note in that MRDS file states that "Eric, et al (1955) refers to p. 35, Logan (1928) location of mine in sec. 32, T2S, R14E, as do other later references." The nearby Oak Hill Mine, stated to be 0.7 km distant, also has a alternate name of "Olsen" and stated similar mineralization (Au + Cu); therefore, this locality is attributed to the Buzzard Point vicinity.
Mineralization is a deposit with disseminated sulfides. Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
NOTE: USGS MRDS database file #10238791 places this locality in sec. 32, T2N, R14E, MDM, with geographic coordinates that correspond to that T&R value (Tuttletown area). Both of the other relevent MRDS files place this locality in T2S. A note in that MRDS file states that "Eric, et al (1955) refers to p. 35, Logan (1928) location of mine in sec. 32, T2S, R14E, as do other later references." The nearby Oak Hill Mine, stated to be 0.7 km distant, also has a alternate name of "Olsen" and stated similar mineralization (Au + Cu); therefore, this locality is attributed to the Buzzard Point vicinity.
Mineralization is a deposit with disseminated sulfides. Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Native Gold Formula: Au |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| Au | Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Au | ⓘ Native Gold | Au |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10109411 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0061090362
(1908, September) The Copper Resources of California. Bulletin 50. California State Mining Bureaup.248
