Socorro Peak District

Past ProducerSilverUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySocorro
Coordinates34.06679, -106.94779

Commodities

PrimarySilver
TertiaryBarium-Barite, Manganese

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeVEIN/SHEAR
First Production1867
Discovery Year1867
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID60001673

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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