Jaw Bone Mine

Past ProducerGold, CopperUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
Coordinates36.72781, -106.23920

Commodities

PrimaryGold, Copper

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1895
Last Production1903
Discovery Year1889
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10014237

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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