Picacho Mine

Past ProducerGoldSurface-UndergroundUSGS MRDS

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyImperial
Coordinates32.96207, -114.64979

Commodities

PrimaryGold
SecondaryMercury, Arsenic, Antimony, Silver
TertiaryCopper

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeSurface-Underground
Deposit TypeHydrothermal vein; Hydrothermal breccia filling
Discovery Year1880
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10310579

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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