Thompson Salt Dome

OccurrenceHaliteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateTexas
CountyFort Bend
Coordinates29.45025, -95.58357

Commodities

PrimaryHalite

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Discovery Year1925
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10064541

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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