Mine detail: Pool Spring Branch Mine

Previously called 'Vicc Mine'

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Location: Wythe County, Virginia, United States, North America
Lat / long: 36.80064, -81.14342
dep_id: 10067279
mrds_id: VA01770
Commodity type: metallic
Major mineral: Iron
Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small ammount of material produced
Development status: Past Producer
ore: Iron
orebody_fm: IRREGULAR
work_type: Surface
Reporter: Wilkes, Gerald P. (Sweet, Palmer C.)
hrock_unit: Shady
hrock_type: Dolomite
tectonic: Blue Ridge Front
References:
  • Deposit:: WHITMAN, J.A., 1942, THE IRON INDUSTRY OF WYTHE COUNTY FROM 1792: SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA ENTERPRISES, INC., WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA, PP. 80-88.
  • Deposit:: PERSONAL COMMUNICATION (JULY, 1987): S.P. MILLS (CRIPPLE CREEK), VIRGIL JONES (SPPEDWELL)
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