Dry Creek Prospect

OccurrenceLead, Zinc, Fluorine-Fluorite, Barium-Barite, Sulfur-PyriteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateTennessee
CountyDekalb
Coordinates35.96816, -85.92996

Commodities

TertiaryLead, Zinc, Fluorine-Fluorite, Barium-Barite, Sulfur-Pyrite

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Discovery Year1890
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10094997

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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