Dolfield Placer

Past ProducerChromiumSurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore
Coordinates39.40753, -76.81547

Commodities

PrimaryChromium
TertiarySilica, Magnesite, Iron, Aluminum, Titanium

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeSurface
First Production1914
Discovery Year1914
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10218536

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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