crotch island quarry
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member becket
N 44° 08.876 W 068° 40.719
19T E 525699 N 4888353
this is crotch island quarry, owned by new england stone industries.
Waymark Code: WMJF
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Geologygirl
Views: 69

crotch island lies just off stonington, maine. the quarry is world famous for it's deer isle granite. granite from this quarry has been used in buildings in boston and new york, and also for jfk's memorial in washington, dc.
Type of Stone/Ore mined: deer isle granite

Associated Web Site: Not listed

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