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Unnamed Au occurrences [52], South Oroville, Butte County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Au occurrences [52] | Group of Occurrences |
| South Oroville | Census-designated Place |
| Butte County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 29' 25'' North , 121° 33' 20'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Occurrences
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Oroville | 5,742 (2011) | 0.8km |
| Oroville | 16,260 (2017) | 2.6km |
| Thermalito | 6,646 (2011) | 3.6km |
| Palermo | 5,382 (2011) | 6.3km |
| Oroville East | 8,280 (2011) | 7.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society | Oroville, California | 3km |
| Paradise Gem & Mineral Club | Paradise, California | 30km |
| Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society | Marysville, California | 38km |
A placer Au occurrence(s) located principally/centered on sec. 20 (also located in secs. 6, 7, 17-20, 22, 23, 26, 28-33 and 35), T19N, R4E, MDM, 0.8 km (2,500 feet) SSW of South Oroville, along the railroad. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 5,000 meters.
NOTE: These localities are evident on the topo map as several areas of tailings along the railroad, near the yard, and between the railroad and the town of South Oroville.
Local rocks include Plio-Pleistocene and Pliocene loosely consolidated deposits.
MRDS file note: Gold tailings.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10211547 |
|---|
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- California Central ValleyAccretionary Complex
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
- Great Valley BasinBasin
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