Townsend Pit

AbandonedAgateSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateTexas
CountyAngelina
Nearest TownZavalla
Coordinates31.12591, -94.36718

Commodities

PrimaryAgate

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorJack Alexander LTD
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4104334

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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