Orchard Dome Mine

Past ProducerSulfurUSGS MRDS

Location

StateTexas
CountyFort Bend
Coordinates29.57192, -95.94914

Commodities

PrimarySulfur
TertiaryHalite, Limestone, Ultra Pure

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1938
Last Production1970
Discovery Year1929
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10061169

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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