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Diamond Creek Gravel claim, Omega, Washington Mining District (Omega Mining District), Nevada County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Diamond Creek Gravel claim | Claim |
| Omega | - not defined - |
| Washington Mining District (Omega Mining District) | Mining District |
| Nevada County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 19' 34'' North , 120° 42' 26'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 185 (2011) | 8.7km |
| Alta | 610 (2011) | 16.0km |
| Dutch Flat | 160 (2011) | 17.4km |
| Kingvale | 143 (2011) | 23.9km |
| Sierra City | 221 (2011) | 27.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 33km |
A reported placer Au occurrence/claim located in sec. 23, T17N, R11E, MDM, about 4.2 km E of Omega, along Diamond Creek in its headwaters area, on National Forest land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Mineralization is along the Diamond Creek channel, which intersects the section from the SE. Local rocks include Tertiary pyroclastic and volcanic mudflow deposits, unit 9 (Cascade Range).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10031961 |
|---|
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Calaveras-Baker DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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