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Old Boise Stone Company Quarry, Shaw Mountain Mining District, Ada County, Idaho, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Old Boise Stone Company Quarry | Quarry |
| Shaw Mountain Mining District | Mining District |
| Ada County | County |
| Idaho | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
43° 35' 36'' North , 116° 8' 33'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boise | 145,987 (2010) | 5.4km |
| Garden City | 11,550 (2017) | 8.3km |
| Hidden Spring | 2,280 (2017) | 16.8km |
| Meridian | 90,739 (2017) | 20.1km |
| Eagle | 23,612 (2017) | 20.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Gem Club, Inc. | Boise, Idaho | 5km |
| Southeast Idaho Gem and Mineral Society | Boise, Idaho | 5km |
| Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society | Caldwell, Idaho | 45km |
REF:Deposit:: SAVAGE, C. N., 1958, GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF ADA AND CANYON COUNTIES: IDAHO BUR. MINES AND GEOLOGY COUNTY REPT. NO. 3, P. 56
Deposit:: 1958 OTHER ID. BUR. MINES & GEOL. COUNTY REPT. NO.
Production:: SAVAGE, C. N., 1958, IDAHO BUR. MI
Commodities (Major) - Stone - Dimension
Development Status: Past Producer
Host Rock Unit: Idaho Batholith
Host Rock: Sandstone
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10070271 |
|---|---|
| USA - Idaho Geological Survey: | BO0322 |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Rocky MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Great Falls DomainDomain
- Snake River PlainMagmatic Province
USA
- Snake River DownwarpBasin
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