Sumas Mountain Iron Deposit

OccurrenceIronUSGS MRDS

Location

StateWashington
CountyWhatcom
Coordinates48.90342, -122.25348

Commodities

PrimaryIron
TertiaryChromium, Nickel

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Discovery Year1915
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10047811

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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