South Fort Meade Mine

ProspectPhosphorus-PhosphatesSurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateFlorida
CountyPolk
Coordinates27.66701, -81.76315

Commodities

PrimaryPhosphorus-Phosphates
TertiaryAluminum, Fluorine-Fluorite, Iron, Magnesite, Uranium

Mine Details

StatusProspect
TypeSurface
Discovery Year1960
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10142932

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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