Gopher State Silica Pit, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota, USAi
Regional Level Types | |
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Gopher State Silica Pit | Pit |
Le Sueur Co. | County |
Minnesota | State |
USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
44° 22' 2'' North , 93° 56' 48'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
Place | Population | Distance |
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Saint Peter | 11,196 (2017) | 4.9km |
Kasota | 660 (2017) | 8.4km |
Cleveland | 700 (2017) | 9.8km |
Le Sueur | 3,999 (2017) | 10.8km |
Le Center | 2,459 (2017) | 17.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Club | Location | Distance |
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Minnesota Valley Gem & Mineral Club | Mankato, Minnesota | 24km |
Commodities (Major) - Silica
Development Status: Producer
Host Rock Unit: Jordan Sandstone
Host Rock: Sandstone
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References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Thiel, G. (1957) High silica sands of Minnesota: Minnesota Geological Survey: Summary Report 9, 33 p.
Other Databases
Link to USGS MRDS: | 10072948 |
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