Author: Deborah J. Shields

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1998-12

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 078817505X

Abandoned mines, while they may be of historical interest, often pose safety problems, detract esthetically from the landscape, & damage the environment through the discharge of toxic materials & sediments. The goal of this report is to provide a general understanding of the extent to which abandoned mines are likely to be found throughout the thousands of acres of National Forest Service lands. Extensive tables identify the frequency of mines by state, type, status, domain; data on past producers by state, domain, type, & commodity; & more. Figures, tables, references, & glossary.