Robinson Pit, Oregon
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 44° 02.555 W 121° 20.308
10T E 633117 N 4877944
Quick Description: Robinson Pit, Deschutes County, Oregon. This quarry is operated by Jack Robinson & Sons Construction.
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 8/25/2005 6:13:36 PM
Waymark Code: WMJ1
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
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Long Description:


This quarry and others (all closed) in the area have operated for over 50 years. Earliest quarries mined the pumice, currently the materials tuff and pumice are mainly used for construction fill. This pit is well known in the geologic community for it's exposures of Tumalo Tuff and Bend Pumice (~380,000 yrs), and Desert Springs Tuff (~650,000 yrs).

Type of Stone/Ore mined: Tumalo Tuff and Bend Pumice

Associated Web Site: Not listed
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