Highland Tunnel

Past ProducerSilver, Zinc, LeadUSGS MRDS

Location

StateColorado
CountyPitkin
Coordinates39.12888, -106.84340

Commodities

PrimarySilver, Zinc, Lead
TertiaryCopper

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeVein
Last Production1940
Discovery Year1932
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10013244

What This Means

This mine is a past producer — it was once operational but is no longer actively mining. Past producer sites may still have environmental impacts including disturbed land, tailings piles, and potential water quality effects. Some past producer sites have been reclaimed, while others remain as-is. Check with your state mining or environmental agency for current site conditions.

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