Spanish Mines

ProspectLeadUndergroundUSGS MRDS

Location

StateWyoming
CountyCarbon
Coordinates42.25361, -107.15417

Commodities

PrimaryLead
SecondaryGold
TertiarySilver, Iron, Copper

Mine Details

StatusProspect
TypeUnderground
Deposit TypeHydrothermal Vein
Discovery Year1870
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10279045

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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