McKinnan Gulch

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McKinnan Gulch is a valley in Marin County, California, United States.

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It contains a small stream which descends the western slope of the Bolinas Ridge and drains into Bolinas Lagoon. [1]

Near the head of the gulch is an ore vein (reported in 1955) containing chalcopyrite, galena, pyrite, and calcite. [2]

37°54′46″N122°39′49″W / 37.912704°N 122.663594°W / 37.912704; -122.663594 [3]

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References

  1. TopoQuest map, USGS, retrieved July 6, 2008
  2. "Mineral Resources Data System" . Retrieved 2008-01-17.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McKinnan Gulch
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McKinnan Gulch

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