Simmons Branch Mine and Small Mines East of Simmons Branch
Past ProducerZincUSGS MRDS
Location
State
Tennessee
County
Unicoi
Coordinates
36.14092, -82.50736
Commodities
Primary
Zinc
Mine Details
Status
Past Producer
First Production
1928
Data Source
USGS MRDS
Source ID
10025269
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.