Mine detail: Pool Spring Branch Mine

Previously called 'Vicc Mine'

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Location

Lat / long: 36.80064, -81.14342

Resource(M)

Primary: Iron
Ore: Iron
Orebody form: IRREGULAR

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer

Geology

Host rock:Shady
Host type:Dolomite
Tectonic:Blue Ridge Front

References

MRDSVA01770
DEP10067279
Reference{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)}
ReporterWilkes, Gerald P. (Sweet, Palmer C.)