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Standard Mine, Mountain View Peak, Madera County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Standard Mine | Mine |
| Mountain View Peak | Peak |
| Madera County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 8' 60'' North , 119° 38' 52'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yosemite Lakes | 4,952 (2011) | 12.0km |
| Coarsegold | 1,840 (2011) | 13.3km |
| Auberry | 2,369 (2011) | 16.3km |
| Friant | 509 (2011) | 18.9km |
| Oakhurst | 2,829 (2011) | 19.8km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno Gem & Mineral Society | Fresno, California | 46km |
| Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club | Mariposa, California | 47km |
A former lode Au mine located in the SW¼NE¼ (estimated) sec. 14, T9S, R21E, MDM, 4.5 km (2.8 miles) SW of Mountain View Peak. Property consisted of 3 unpatented claims. The MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.
Mineralization is a vein deposit with a vein a few inches to 4 feet thick. The ore body dips 30S at a thickness of 1.22 meters. Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 300 foot incline, a 25 foot drift, a 35 foot long tunnel and stopes. A 5-stamp stamp mill was located 2 miles distant on Fine Gold Creek.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10103212 |
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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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