Mine detail: Usd Clay No. 3 Pit

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 36.0062, -88.4981

Resource(N)

Primary: Ball Clay
Orebody form: LENTICULAR

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Yes
Development status: Producer
Production years: 1946-1973

Geology

Host type:Sand and Gravel
Structure:Mississippi Embayment

References

MRDSK000986
DEP10025279
Reference{Deposit:: FERGUSON, C. C., 1970, GEOLOGIC MAP AND MINERAL RESOURCES SUMMARY OF THE HUNTINGDON QUADRANGLE TENNESSEE: TENNESSEE DIV. GEOLOGY, GEOL. MAP GM 9-SW AND MINERAL RESOURCES SUMMARY MRS 9-SW.}{Deposit:: TENNESSEE DIVISION OF GEOLOGY, TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY, AND U.S. BUREAU OF MINES, 1972, MINING AND MINERAL PLANT INVENTORY: TENNESSEE DIVISION OF GEOLOGY, TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY, AND U.S. BUREAU OF MINES, JOINT COMPILATION.}{Deposit:: 1973 COMPILE TENN. DIV. GEOL}{Production:: TENNESSEE DIV. GEOLOGY 1973 MINE INVENTORY}
ReporterFagan, James M.