Wallace Gelo Sand Pit

AbandonedCrushed, Broken SandstoneSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateVermont
CountyOrleans
Nearest TownHyde Park
Coordinates44.61639, -72.58500

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Sandstone

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorEverett T. Wallace Inc.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4300610

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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