Pennsylvania Mine, Browns Valley, Browns Valley Mining District, Yuba County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Mine | Mine |
| Browns Valley | Valley |
| Browns Valley Mining District | Mining District |
| Yuba County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 14' 20'' North , 121° 24' 35'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loma Rica | 2,368 (2011) | 8.1km |
| Smartsville | 177 (2016) | 10.1km |
| Honcut | 370 (2011) | 14.6km |
| Beale Air Force Base | 1,319 (2011) | 15.2km |
| Bangor | 646 (2011) | 16.6km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society | Marysville, California | 19km |
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 30km |
| Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society | Oroville, California | 33km |
A lode Au occurrence/prospect/mine located in sec. 16, T16N, R5E, MDM, 0.4 km (1,200 feet) S of Browns Valley (town), on private land. The Pennsylvania Mine & the Donnebroug Mine are/were operated by Empire Star Mines, Ltd. and leased by George Little. Patented land. The MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include unspecified underground openings.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10117257 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- California Central ValleyAccretionary Complex
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
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