Phosphorus-Phosphates Mines in California
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Phosphorus-Phosphates Mining in California
California has 10 phosphorus-phosphates-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. None are currently listed as active, but historical records document past production and geological occurrences. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Monterey County | 3 |
| San Diego County | 3 |
| Fresno County | 1 |
| San Joaquin County | 1 |
| Santa Barbara County | 1 |
| Ventura County | 1 |
Phosphorus-Phosphates Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Valley Area | Monterey | Surface | Occurrence |
| Cuyama Phosphate Mine | Santa Barbara | Surface | Past Producer |
| Helm Phos-Acid Plant | Fresno | Processing Plant | Unknown |
| Lathrop Phos-Acid Plant | San Joaquin | Processing Plant | Unknown |
| Linda Vista Deposits | San Diego | Occurrence | |
| Pine Mountain Phosphate Deposit | Ventura | Surface | Occurrence |
| Reliz Canyon Area Deposits | Monterey | Surface | Occurrence |
| San Lucas Area Deposit | Monterey | Surface | Occurrence |
| Southern California Borderland Phosphorites | San Diego | Offshore | Unknown |
| Unnamed Prospect | San Diego | Occurrence |
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