Mine detail: Meramec Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 37.95839, -91.53931

Resource(M)

Primary: Iron
Gangue: Clay

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
First production started: 1826
Last production ended: 1891

Geology

Host rock:Roubidoux Sandstone
Host type:Clay, Mud,Sandstone

References

MRDSD003759
DEP10010191
Reference{Analytical Data:: SRC.REF: CRANE, G. W., 1912 , MISSOURI BUREAU OF MINES AND GEOLOGY, 2ND SER., V. 10 , P. 294 - 295 .}{Deposit:: CRANE, G. W., 1912 , THE IRON ORES OF MISSOURI: MISSOURI BUREAU OF MINES AND GEOLOGY, 2ND SER., V. 10 , P. 294 - 295 .}{Deposit:: NASON, FRANK L., 1892 , A REPORT ON THE IRON ORES OF MISSOUR: MISSOURI GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, 1ST SER., V. 2 , P. 321 .}{Production:: NASON, FRANK L., 1892 , MISSOURI GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, 1ST SER., V. 2 , P. 321 .}
ReporterSherwood, Liz