Pinto Mine [2] (Pinto Mines), Pinto Mountain, Dale District (Virginia Dale District), Pinto Mountains, Riverside Co., California, USAi
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33° 59' 59'' North , 115° 40' 53'' West
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| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twentynine Palms | 26,025 (2017) | 37.5km |
| Desert Center | 204 (2011) | 41.0km |
A former Au-Ag occurrence/mine located in sec. 14, T2S, R12E, SBM, about 13.0 km ENE of Pinto Mountain (summit), on National Park Service land (Joshua Tree National Park) (located just inside the park boundary). Operated by Mr. Olsen and Mr. Jenson, California (1932). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters. First produced in 1932.
Local rocks include Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.
Workings include unspecified underground openings (the topo map reflects 1 prospect pit symbol just SSW of this point).
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)California Division of Mines and Geology Open-File Report 77-14 (1977): 552.
USGS (2005), Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS): U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia, loc. file ID #10164383.
U.S. Bureau of Mines Minerals Availability System/Mineral Industry Location System (MAS/MILS): file #0060650676.
Other Databases
| USGS MRDS Record: | 10164383 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North America
- Coast MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
USA
- California
- Joshua Tree National ParkNational Park
- San Bernardino MountainsMountain Range
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