Mine detail: Deadwood Diggings Mine

Previously called 'West Yuba Rare Ii Area'

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Location

Lat / long: 39.67988, -120.85664

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold

Production

Operation type: Placer
Development status: Past Producer
First production started: 1892

Geology

References

MRDSW025508
MAS60910343
DEP10213403
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