Lake Washington Mine

Past ProducerSulfurUSGS MRDS

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyPlaquemines
Coordinates29.38359, -89.80841

Commodities

PrimarySulfur
TertiaryLimestone, Ultra Pure, Halite

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1933
Last Production1978
Discovery Year1929
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10061180

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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