Cypress Creek Mine - Boonville, IN
N 38° 05.500 W 087° 18.460
16S E 473021 N 4216030
The Cypress Creek Mine is an active coal strip mine located near the Blue Grass Fish and Wildlife Area north of Boonville, IN.
Waymark Code: WM6M03
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 06/18/2009
Views: 7
Signs at the site indicate that visitors may be allowed, but check-in at the office is required, along with some mandatory safety training. You can see much of the operations from the road, though.
Mine Type: Working Mine
Mineral Collecting: Not Known
Material Mined: Coal, Lignite
Operation: Opencast Mine
Surface Features: Yes
KNOWN DANGERS:
Much is visible from the road. To go onto mine property, though, one must check in at the office.
Any Other information:
This is a great site for those wanting to see what an active coal strip mine looks like. The pits are open and exposed and one can see much of the mining operations from the road.
Any associated website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.