Pea Ridge Resources

Iron Ore abandoned · Washington County, Missouri

AbandonedIron OreSurfaceMSHA

Section

What kind of site this is
ORE · IRON OREBENCHESSECTION · ILLUSTRATIVE

Drawn as an open-pit mine, dug down in benches from the surface. The ore color stands for iron ore. Federal records note the kind of operation and its status, not its depth or layout, so this is a typical example rather than a survey of this site.

Location

StateMissouri
CountyWashington
Nearest TownSullivan
Coordinates38.19333, -91.17250

Commodities

PrimaryIron Ore

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorPea Ridge Resources
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2302356
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What This Means

This mine is listed as abandoned or sealed in federal records. Abandoned mines can pose safety and environmental risks, including unstable ground, toxic gas accumulation, flooded shafts, and potential groundwater contamination from heavy metals or acid mine drainage. Never enter an abandoned mine. If you live near this site, consider checking with your state environmental agency about any ongoing remediation or monitoring programs.

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