The Idarado Mine - Ouray county, Colorado
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member gemeloj
N 37° 54.712 W 107° 42.147
13S E 262426 N 4199481
The Idarado Mine is a lead mine located in Ouray county, Colorado at an elevation of 10,499 feet.
Waymark Code: WM11V3M
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 12/20/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
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Idarado San Juan Mountains
Red Mountain District: A former Pb-Cu-Zn occurrence/mine located about 10 km S of Ouray. Features the "Treasury Tunnel." The ultimate closure was 1978. Extends into the Red Mountain District in Ouray County. Ore is Tertiary telluride conglomerate (Argentine vein).
Mine Type: Abandoned Mine

Mineral Collecting: No

Material Mined: Other - Specify in long description

Operation: Underground Mine

Surface Features: Yes

KNOWN DANGERS:
Mill site soils with lead levels in excess of 1000 ppm Affecting the environment

Any associated website: [Web Link]

Any Other information: Not listed
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