Texas Chief Mine

Past ProducerCopper, SilverUSGS MRDS

Location

StateColorado
CountyLa Plata
Coordinates37.36612, -108.02092

Commodities

PrimaryCopper, Silver
SecondaryGold
TertiaryLead, Zinc, Antimony

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeVein
First Production1917
Last Production1928
Discovery Year1885
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10014191

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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