Carson Quarry - San Andreas CA
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sbcamper
N 38° 01.650 W 120° 30.400
10S E 718843 N 4211800
Carson Hill had an early history of mining. Later the residual rock and gravel was used for road building and construction.
Waymark Code: WMP543
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2015
Views: 1
This quarry provided the materials for New Melones Reservoir, the fifth largest in California. Not open to the general public.
Access would be by appointment.
There is an historical plaque by the entrance.
Type of Stone/Ore mined: mixed gravel, rose traces
Associated Web Site: Not listed
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