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Clay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls. abandoned · Maries County, Missouri

AbandonedClay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.SurfaceMSHA

Section

What kind of site this is
QUARRIED · CLAY, CERAMIC, REFRACTORY BENCHESSECTION · ILLUSTRATIVE

Drawn as a quarry or pit, where the rock or gravel itself is the product. The ore color stands for clay, ceramic, refractory mnls.. 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
CountyMaries
Nearest TownVivkey
Coordinates38.11333, -91.77333

Commodities

PrimaryClay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorPits Dozing Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2302380
This siteNearby records

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Nearest Recorded Sites

SiteDistanceCommodityStatus
Great Future Mine0.5 miZinc, LeadPast Producer
Virgil Smith0.6 miStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Vichy Quarry0.7 miStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Unknown - Limestone near Vienna, MO0.7 miStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Unknown - Clay near Vienna, MO1.5 miFire Clay (Refractory)Past Producer
Unknown - Clay near Vienna, MO1.5 miFire Clay (Refractory)Past Producer
Unknown - Clay near Vienna, MO1.6 miFire Clay (Refractory)Past Producer
Unknown - Clay near St. James, MO1.6 miFire Clay (Refractory)Past Producer
O. H. Jones Pit1.6 miIron, Fire Clay (Refractory)Past Producer
Unknown - Clay near Vienna, MO1.9 miFire Clay (Refractory)Past Producer
Unknown - Clay near St. James, MO1.9 miFire Clay (Refractory)Past Producer
Unknown - Clay near St. James, MO1.9 miFire Clay (Refractory)Past Producer

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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