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Mahoney Mine, Mary Harrison group, Coulterville, Coulterville Mining District, Mariposa County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Mahoney Mine | Mine |
| Mary Harrison group | - not defined - |
| Coulterville | - not defined - |
| Coulterville Mining District | Mining District |
| Mariposa County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 43' 10'' North , 120° 13' 50'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coulterville | 201 (2011) | 3.0km |
| Greeley Hill | 915 (2011) | 9.3km |
| Groveland | 601 (2011) | 13.2km |
| Bear Valley | 125 (2011) | 19.4km |
| Chinese Camp | 126 (2011) | 24.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club | Mariposa, California | 35km |
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 47km |
A former lode Au mine located in sec. 32, T2S, R16E, MDM, 3.1 km (1.9 miles) ESE of Peñon Blanco Peak (coordinates of record) and 3.1 km (1.9 miles) WNW of Coulterville, between Fuqua Ridge and Mahoney Gulch, on private (patented) land. Property is patented. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.
Mineralization is a vein deposit with a vein 3 to 20 feet thick, hosted in slate. The ore body strikes NW and dips 50NE at a thickness of 6.1 meters. Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include underground openings with a total length of 76.2 meters and an overall depth of 24.38 meters and comprised of a tunnel.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10034725 |
|---|
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Calaveras-Baker DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- California
- Mother Lode BeltBelt
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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