Merritt Mine Prior To 1870

Past ProducerSilver, GoldUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySocorro
Coordinates34.06370, -106.94226

Commodities

PrimarySilver, Gold
SecondaryLead, Zinc, Copper
TertiaryBarium-Barite, Manganese, Fluorine-Fluorite, Vanadium, Molybdenum, Arsenic

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1880
Last Production1923
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10072201

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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