Smith Mine (Smith prospect; Dorothy Bennett), Alta Sierra, Greenhorn District (Greenhorn Mountains District), Kern County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Smith Mine (Smith prospect; Dorothy Bennett) | Mine |
| Alta Sierra | Sierra |
| Greenhorn District (Greenhorn Mountains District) | Mining District |
| Kern County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 46' 10'' North , 118° 32' 34'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Sierra | 7,047 (2016) | 4.4km |
| Wofford Heights | 2,200 (2014) | 10.5km |
| Kernville | 1,395 (2011) | 10.7km |
| Pine Flat | 166 (2011) | 15.5km |
| Lake Isabella | 3,466 (2011) | 18.0km |
A former W occurrence/mine located in the SW¼NE¼ sec. 9, T25S, R32E, MDM, 4.6 km (2.8 miles) N of Alta Sierra, along the North Fork Cow Creek at its confluence with the main channel Cow Creek, on National Forest land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
Workings include unspecified underground openings.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10212370 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Antler Foreland BasinBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060290340
