Mammoth Placer Mine, Timbuctoo, Smartville Mining District, Yuba County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Mammoth Placer Mine | Mine |
| Timbuctoo | - not defined - |
| Smartville Mining District | Mining District |
| Yuba County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 13' 25'' North , 121° 18' 21'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smartsville | 177 (2016) | 1.8km |
| Lake Wildwood | 4,991 (2011) | 9.1km |
| Penn Valley | 1,621 (2011) | 10.3km |
| Beale Air Force Base | 1,319 (2011) | 13.4km |
| Loma Rica | 2,368 (2011) | 13.7km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 21km |
| Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society | Marysville, California | 26km |
| Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society | Oroville, California | 39km |
A former placer Au-Ag mine located in secs. 21 & 22, T16N, R6E, MDM, 1.3 km (4,400 feet) NE of Timbuctoo, along the Yuba River, at the bend just upstream of the Timbuctoo Bend. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10165905 |
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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
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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