Mine detail: Dry Branch Zinc Mine

Previously called 'Mcnabb MineDry Branch West Mine'

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Location

Lat / long:

36.1462, -82.50042

Resource(M)

Primary:	Zinc, Lead
Ore:	Hemimorphite
Orebody form:	IRREGULAR

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Yes
Development status:	Past Producer
Production years:	1928-1932

Geology

Host rock:	Shady Dolomite, Dolomite With Minor Interbedded Limestone
Host type:	Dolomite
Structure:	Syncline Northeast Of Thrust Fault Between Northwest And Southeast Blocks Of Bald Mountain Thrust Sheet

References

MRDS	K000977
DEP	10025272
Reference	{Deposit:: RODGERS, JOHN, 1948, GEOLOGY AND MINERAL DEPOSITS OF BUMPASS COVE, UNICOI AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, TENNESSEE: TENNESSEE DIV. GEOLOGY BULL. 54, 82 P}{Deposit:: 1948 GEOLMAP RODGERS, J., REPOR}{Production:: RODGERS, JOHN, 1948, TENN. DIV. GEOL. BULL. 54}
Reporter	Fagan, James M.