Nelson No. 1 Prospect

OccurrenceManganeseUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFrederick
Coordinates39.04947, -78.47555

Commodities

PrimaryManganese

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Discovery Year1920
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10080728

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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