Sutherland Prospect

OccurrenceIronUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFloyd
Coordinates36.80257, -80.38396

Commodities

PrimaryIron
SecondaryCopper, Sulfur-Pyrite, Zinc, Iron, Pig Iron

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Discovery Year1850
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10080136

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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