By: rkohrs
Image: Russell Kohrs ⧉
License: Creative Commons Share Alike ⧉

Uploaded: 12 Mar 2021
Last Updated: 12 Mar 2021

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This image was taken at what was a location of iron mining that took place in the Van Buren Furnace area during the 19th century. The rock here is Ridgeley Sandstone, forming a “hogback” ridge. This very crumbly coarse sandstone contains large amounts of iron (reddish-brown coloration) and manganese (black coloration). The iron ore was mined within a particular span of bedding within this formation. Tailings are all over the place. This is from the exterior of the mine. For an "inside" look, go here: https://viewer.gigamacro.com/view/9NHuhKRarGhVl1JN?x1=22765.85&y1=-11979.37&res1=35.84&rot1=0.00