Grassy Ridge Mine, Jackson Co., North Carolina, USAi
Regional Level Types | |
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Grassy Ridge Mine | Mine (Inactive) |
Jackson Co. | County |
North Carolina | State |
USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 24' 36'' North , 83° 2' 43'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Locality type:
Mine (Inactive) - last checked 2019
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
Place | Population | Distance |
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Hazelwood | 1,655 (2017) | 7.5km |
Waynesville | 9,809 (2017) | 10.1km |
Maggie Valley | 1,251 (2017) | 12.9km |
Lake Junaluska | 2,734 (2017) | 15.2km |
Cullowhee | 6,228 (2017) | 16.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
Club | Location | Distance |
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Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin | Franklin, North Carolina | 40km |
Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association (MAGMA) | Asheville, North Carolina | 49km |
Southern Appalachian Mineral Society | Asheville, North Carolina | 49km |
A small mica mine near the Blue Ridge Parkway. It closed in circa 1950 due to the low value of mica after the Second World War.
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References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Lord, William (1981): Blue Ridge Parkway Guide Volume 2.
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Grassy Ridge Mine, Jackson Co., North Carolina, USA