Mine detail: Shiloh Pit

Previously called 'Dixie Sand and Gravel Pit'

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Location

Lat / long: 32.22796, -86.37081

Resource(N)

Primary: Sand and Gravel, Construction
Ore: Quartz
Orebody form: LENSE

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Unconsolidated Sediments
Production size: Medium
Development status: Producer

Geology

Host rock:Terrace
Host type:Gravel,Sand and Gravel

References

MRDSW033271
DEP10081270
Reference{Deposit:: SZABO, M.W., 1967, SAND AND GRAVEL IN ALABAMA: ALABAMA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY CIRC. 44,44P.}{Deposit:: DAVIS, E.G., AND SULLIVAN, G.V., 1971, RECOVERY OF HEAVY MINERALS FROM SAND AND GRAVEL OPERATIONS IN SOUTHEASTERN U.S.: U.S. BUREAU OF MINES REPT. INV. 7517, 25P.}{Deposit:: STATE OF ALABAMA, 1976, DIVISION OF SAFETY AND INSPECTION - STATISTICAL ANNUAL REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 1975 - 1976: DE-PARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, 62P.}{Production:: STATE OF ALABAMA, 1976, DEPT. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 1975 - 1976, P.46.}
ReporterRheams, Karen F.