Seneca sandstone quarries, Seneca, Montgomery Co., Maryland, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Seneca sandstone quarries | Quarry (Abandoned) |
| Seneca | Area |
| Montgomery Co. | County |
| Maryland | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 4' 8'' North , 77° 20' 49'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Locality type:
Quarry (Abandoned) - last checked 2021
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lowes Island | 10,756 (2011) | 1.1km |
| Sugarland Run | 11,799 (2011) | 4.2km |
| Darnestown | 6,802 (2011) | 6.2km |
| Countryside | 10,072 (2011) | 6.5km |
| Dulles Town Center | 4,601 (2012) | 6.9km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gem, Lapidary, and Mineral Society of Montgomery County, MD., Inc. | Rockville, Maryland | 17km |
| Northern Virginia Mineral Club, Inc. | Arlington, Virginia | 30km |
| Gem and Mineral Hunters, Inc. | Manassas, Virginia | 37km |
Abandoned quarries along the Chesapeake-Ohio canal which sourced red sandstone. These quarries sourced stone for the Smithsonian castle. Some old buildings from the quarry remain. The quarries are very overgrown with brambles. Area is in the Seneca Creek State park.
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References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Pearre, Nancy (1961) Mineral deposits of Maryland excluding fuel, sand and gravel: U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Investigations Resources Map MR-12.
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Seneca sandstone quarries, Seneca, Montgomery Co., Maryland, USA