Timberline Tunnel

Past ProducerFluorine-FluoriteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Coordinates38.72945, -104.91000

Commodities

PrimaryFluorine-Fluorite
SecondaryLead, Zinc, Gold, Silver
TertiaryCopper

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeVein
First Production1917
Last Production1945
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10013809

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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