Masons Branch

Past ProducerGarnetUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
Coordinates35.25872, -83.37821

Commodities

PrimaryGarnet
SecondaryGold
TertiaryPlatinum, Arsenic, Zinc, Lead, Copper

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeStream Placer
Discovery Year1894
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10038133

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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