Westfeldt Prospect

OccurrenceCopperUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
Coordinates35.51316, -83.69906

Commodities

PrimaryCopper
TertiaryZinc

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Discovery Year1900
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10025758

What This Means

This location is classified as a mineral prospect or occurrence — a site where minerals have been identified but no significant mining has taken place. These sites typically have minimal environmental impact but indicate the presence of mineral deposits in the area.

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