Diatomite Mines in Montana
8Total Sites
0Active
Diatomite Mining in Montana
Montana has 8 diatomite-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. None are currently listed as active, but historical records document past production and geological occurrences. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Broadwater County | 4 |
| Fergus County | 1 |
| Flathead County | 1 |
| Granite County | 1 |
| Powell County | 1 |
Diatomite Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bear Creek | Flathead | Unknown | |
| Depression | Fergus | Underground | Prospect |
| Greyson Creek Diatomite | Broadwater | Surface | Occurrence |
| Jens Area | Powell | Unknown | |
| New Chicago | Granite | Unknown | |
| Spokane Creek | Broadwater | Unknown | |
| Unnamed Location | Broadwater | Occurrence | |
| Unnamed Location | Broadwater | Occurrence |