Columbus Mine

Past ProducerSilver, GoldUndergroundUSGS MRDS

Location

StateColorado
CountyLa Plata
Coordinates37.42779, -108.01759

Commodities

PrimarySilver, Gold
SecondaryCopper, Lead
TertiaryTellurium

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeUnderground
Deposit TypeVein
First Production1895
Last Production1913
Discovery Year1895
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10014159

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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