Watauga Creek Prospect

Past ProducerCopperUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
Coordinates35.24317, -83.31071

Commodities

PrimaryCopper
TertiarySulfur-Pyrite, Iron, Pig Iron

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1918
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10026291

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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