Pilot Mountain Mine
OccurrenceGoldUSGS MRDS
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke |
| Coordinates | 35.60510, -81.83067 |
Commodities
| Primary | Gold |
| Tertiary | Lead |
Mine Details
| Status | Occurrence |
| Deposit Type | Vein |
| Discovery Year | 1850 |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10078676 |
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.