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Unnamed placer Au occurrence [54], Bidwell's Bar (Bidwell Bar; Bidwells Bar), Butte County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed placer Au occurrence [54] | Occurrence |
| Bidwell's Bar (Bidwell Bar; Bidwells Bar) | - not defined - |
| Butte County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 33' 21'' North , 121° 26' 26'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oroville East | 8,280 (2011) | 5.8km |
| Berry Creek | 1,424 (2011) | 10.4km |
| Oroville | 16,260 (2017) | 11.1km |
| South Oroville | 5,742 (2011) | 11.6km |
| Thermalito | 6,646 (2011) | 13.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society | Oroville, California | 11km |
| Paradise Gem & Mineral Club | Paradise, California | 27km |
| Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society | Marysville, California | 47km |
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 50km |
A placer Au occurrence located in secs. 29 & 32, T20N, R5E, MDM, 0.1 km (300 feet) SE of the former Bidwell Bar site and 2.7 km (8,700 feet) NW of South Bidwell Hill (coordinates of record), now inundated under Lake Oroville. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Mineralization is auriferous gravels on the Feather River at Bidwell Bar.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10235273 |
|---|
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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