Benton Peat Bog

Past ProducerPeatSurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyColumbia
Coordinates41.18920, -76.35154

Commodities

PrimaryPeat
TertiaryPotassium

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeSurface
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10299745

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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