Miss.river Shale Exposure

ProspectClaySurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateIllinois
CountyAlexander
Coordinates37.17697, -89.43837

Commodities

PrimaryClay

Mine Details

StatusProspect
TypeSurface
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10217528

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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