Iron Mines in Iowa

4Total Sites
0Active

Iron Mining in Iowa

Iowa has 4 iron-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

CountySites
Allamakee County3
Jasper County1

Iron Mines

MineCountyTypeStatus
Iron HillAllamakeeSurfacePast Producer
Red Ocher QuarryJasperSurfacePast Producer
Unnamed OccurrenceAllamakeePast Producer
Waukon Iron MineAllamakeePast Producer

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