V.A.G. Asbestos mine
Posted by: 
DGillies
N 44° 45.777 W 072° 31.585
18T E 695758 N 4959594
Quick Description: V.A.G.(Vermont Asbestos Group)open pit asbestos mine.
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 9/8/2009 5:02:23 PM
Waymark Code: WM76CX
Views: 6
Long Description:
Closed in the 1970s due to declining use of asbestos, the V.A.G.
Asbestos mine was basically abandoned, leaving the buildings and
machinery resting where they were last used. Although the mine is
is considered a site of possible contamination and is slated for an
EPA cleanup, the area has many picturesque areas with crystal clear
lakes, waterfalls and quarried cliffs.
Mine Type: Abandoned Mine
Mineral Collecting: No
Material Mined: Asbestos
Operation: Opencast Mine
Surface Features: Yes
KNOWN DANGERS:
Shear cliffs with danger of falling rocks from above.
Danger of falling off edges, or gravel slides when approaching edges.
Any associated website: Not listed
Any Other information: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.
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