Fountain Head Mine (Fountain Head Gravel Mining Company placer), Willow Valley, Nevada City Mining District, Nevada County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Fountain Head Mine (Fountain Head Gravel Mining Company placer) | Mine |
| Willow Valley | Valley |
| Nevada City Mining District | Mining District |
| Nevada County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 17' 15'' North , 120° 57' 52'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada City | 3,152 (2017) | 5.4km |
| Grass Valley | 12,944 (2017) | 11.3km |
| Dutch Flat | 160 (2011) | 14.2km |
| North San Juan | 269 (2011) | 15.0km |
| Alta | 610 (2011) | 16.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 11km |
Mindat Locality ID:
84106
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:84106:6
GUID (UUID V4):
3a7ed97d-2f19-46d8-9c0d-3eb712feae25
A former placer Au occurrence/drift mine located in sec. 33, & in the S½SW¼ & SW¼SE¼ sec. 34, T17N, R9E, MDM, about 2.5 km NNE of Willow Valley (town) and about 2¼ miles NE of Nevada City, on the N slope of Harmony Ridge. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters. Clark (1970a) states that this was a drift mine.
Local rocks include Tertiary pyroclastic and volcanic mudflow deposits, unit 9 (Cascade Range).
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Description: Placer material. |
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10031843 |
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060570630
