Chestnut Knob Prospect

OccurrenceIronUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyHenry
Coordinates36.61814, -79.90755

Commodities

PrimaryIron
SecondaryThorium, Zirconium, REE, Titanium, Metal

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Discovery Year1954
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10080139

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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