Lick Fork Prospect

OccurrenceNickel, Cobalt, CopperUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFloyd
Coordinates37.08201, -80.20395

Commodities

PrimaryNickel, Cobalt, Copper
SecondaryIron, Pig Iron

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
First Production1861
Discovery Year1860
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10068222

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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