Old Chestnut Mountain Mine

Past ProducerMicaSurface-UndergroundUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFranklin
Coordinates36.86897, -79.78397

Commodities

PrimaryMica

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeSurface-Underground
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10203752

What This Means

This mine is a past producer — it was once operational but is no longer actively mining. Past producer sites may still have environmental impacts including disturbed land, tailings piles, and potential water quality effects. Some past producer sites have been reclaimed, while others remain as-is. Check with your state mining or environmental agency for current site conditions.

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