Showalter Prospect

OccurrenceLeadUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRockingham
Coordinates38.52032, -78.93168

Commodities

PrimaryLead
SecondarySulfur-Pyrite

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
First Production1862
Discovery Year1862
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10080221

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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