Distribution Of Abandoned And Inactive Mines On National Forest System Lands

Download or read book Distribution of Abandoned and Inactive Mines on National Forest System Lands written by Deborah J. Shields and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998-12 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.