Ralph Orndorff Prospect

ProspectManganeseUndergroundUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyShenandoah
Coordinates38.97334, -78.53192

Commodities

TertiaryManganese

Mine Details

StatusProspect
TypeUnderground
Discovery Year1942
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10156227

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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