Gem trails of northern california table of contents. Paddling some of northern california including lake shasta lewiston lake and lake sonoma. This clickable map has information about gems minerals and fossils in the united states. Rockhounding in northern california. This part of our state has more hidden gems than you can find on google.
Coalinga ca 93210 the pala chief mine san diego county california. Traverse creek is a well known historical landmark that was made famous by william louis stifle. The historic old road camp 48242 los gatos rd. Site locater map 7. Even precious gems like diamonds emeralds and aquamarine can be found in the u s.
After obtaining a deed to the area he heavily mined it for serpentine before finding large deposits of quartz amethyst tremolite and other minerals. And for the past 5 years california has ranked as high as second and as low as sixth in the value of natural gemstone produced in the united states. Southern california is one of the most important areas in the world for the production of gem quality and specimen quality tourmaline. Northern california may be easy to find on the map but don t kid yourself. There are many locations throughout the country that have very valuable sources of minerals such as opals turquoise jade tourmaline amethyst and beryl.
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This map shows cities towns interstate highways u s. For some of us this means a hiking adventure. The state s fabulous tourmalines were discovered by the gemstone industry in the late 1870 s or early 1880 s. By clicking on each state you will find detailed information. Highways state highways main roads airports national parks national forests and state parks.70 per person kids 12 and younger only 20. Most people don t know these 14 hidden gems in northern california even exist. California state gem mine los gatos creek rd coalinga california here s your chance to come find the state gemstone of california benitoite a prospector james couch was grubstaked by roderick dallas and in february 1907 and on his way to investigate some intriguing outcrops found a small area littered with blue crystals which he thought might be blue sapphires. Where to find geodes and more. 70 per person kids 12 and younger only 20.
Where to find geodes and more. This map shows cities towns interstate highways u s. After obtaining a deed to the area he heavily mined it for serpentine before finding large deposits of quartz amethyst tremolite and other minerals. Coalinga ca 93210 the pala chief mine san diego county california. Gem trails of northern california table of contents.
