Simplot Phosphate Mine
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 40° 37.376 W 109° 28.411
12T E 629110 N 4498020
Simplot mines phosphates from an open cut mine in the Ashley Valley north of Vernal, Utah. Coordinates are for an interpretive sign kiosk that overlooks the mine.
Waymark Code: WMHZW4
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
Views: 8

As you travel US Highway 191 between Vernal and Flaming Gorge NRA you can't miss this mine. Especially when there are signs along a portion of the highway that traverses mine property indicating that you are in a 'Blasting Zone'!
Mine Type: Working Mine

Mineral Collecting: No

Material Mined: Other - Specify in long description

Operation: Opencast Mine

Surface Features: Yes

KNOWN DANGERS:
Do not stop along the stretch of highway designated as a Blasting Zone!! The interpretive signs at the overlook explain the mining process.


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