Nelson Prospect

ProspectIron, ManganeseSurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountySmyth
Coordinates36.75088, -81.41312

Commodities

TertiaryIron, Manganese

Mine Details

StatusProspect
TypeSurface
Discovery Year1918
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10155482

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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