Common Shale
5 recorded sites
6th of 25 states for common shale · 5% of U.S. records · national view
Where they stand today
MSHA active or seasonal 80%not recorded 20%
How it was mined
surface 100%
By county
Common Shale Mining in Maine
Maine has 5 common shale-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.
Common Shale Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daigle Quarry | Aroostook | Surface | New Mine |
| Frenchville Quarry | Aroostook | Surface | Intermittent |
| Oquossoc Shale & Gravel | Franklin | Surface | Intermittent |
| Presque Isle Quarry | Aroostook | Surface | Intermittent |
| Van Buren Quarry | Aroostook | Surface | Intermittent |