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Volcano CA is registered Historical Landmark & the first observatory in California was constructed here in 1860. Stanislaus National Forest nearby has views of ancient volcanoes. The geological Sierra Nevada Mountains, close to the Sonora Pass Hwy. 108. Indian Grinding Rock Park (aka Indian Grinding Stone) State Historical Park is in this vicinity. Great Gold Country camping all around here! Gorgeous country with lotsa geology.
elevation: 2053' population: 85 zip code: 95689

Mountain

terrain:
mountain foothills with oaks & pines

location:
Amador County
E of Jackson
on Hwy 49 near jct Hwy 88

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recreation:

  • backpacking
  • camping
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • horseback riding
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    parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

  • Indian Grinding Rock SHP
  • El Dorado National Forest
  • Stanislaus National Forest

    • Central Sierra Nevada Forests Map Set
    Central Sierra Nevada Forests Map Set

    Campgrounds campground reservations
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    Indian Grinding Rock Campground
    Dimond-O Campground
    Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    Pipi Campground - El Dorado

    		 tent camping

    description:
    small mining town on the edge of the Sierras in Historic Gold Country

    nearby towns:
    Plymouth
    Amador City
    Sutter Creek
    Jackson
    Pioneer
    		local links:

    Historic Gold Country
    Black Chasm Cavern
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    Carson-Iceberg Wilderness Map
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    El Dorado National Forest Map    		Mokelumne Wilderness Map
    Mokelumne Wilderness Map
    Search : Geology of Pavlof Volcano and vicinity, Alaska (Geological Survey bulletin)
    Geology of Pavlof Volcano and vicinity, Alaska (Geological Survey bulletin)

    Search : The Geology of Iztaccihuatl Volcano and Adjacent Areas of the Sierra Nevada and Valley of Mexico/With Map (Special Paper (Geological Society of America))
    The Geology of Iztaccihuatl Volcano and Adjacent Areas of the Sierra Nevada and Valley of Mexico/With Map (Special Paper (Geological Society of America))

    Search : Monthly Journal of California Geology, Contains Articles on Composite Cone Volcano Action, California, Volcanism, Fluorspar, Mercury in Soils and more
    Monthly Journal of California Geology, Contains Articles on Composite Cone Volcano Action, California, Volcanism, Fluorspar, Mercury in Soils and more

    Search : The Geology and Petrology of Mauna Kea Volcano, Hawaii: A Study of Postshield Volcanism (U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper, 1557)
    The Geology and Petrology of Mauna Kea Volcano, Hawaii: A Study of Postshield Volcanism (U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper, 1557)

    Search : Geology of Hawaii Volcanos National PArk - Teacher's Guide
    Geology of Hawaii Volcanos National PArk - Teacher's Guide



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