Steamboat Springs Mine

Past ProducerMercury, SilicaUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
Coordinates39.38518, -119.75933

Commodities

PrimaryMercury, Silica
TertiaryGold, Silver, Antimony

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1877
Discovery Year1875
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10040460

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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