Springfield East Quadrangle
Mining in the Springfield East Quadrangle
Mines underlie much of the city of Springfield. Mining began in this area in the early 19th century, but the first specific reference is to two mines that opened about 1865. Jacob Loose’s mine was at the location later mined by Wabash Coal Company (Mine Index 0313). The Old North Mine was probably located in or near the east part of the Panther Creek Mine No. 4 (Mine Index 0618). The extent of these old mines is uncertain; the boundaries may extend beyond the mapped boundaries shown.
Records of annual production were not officially kept until 1881 when he first of the Illinois Bureau of Labor Statistics Biennial Reports was published. Sangamon County ranked among the top four coal producers in the state until the 1930s, but production gradually fell off and by 1953 the overall rank was ninth. The last mine that operated in the area covered by this map was abandoned in 1964. Underground coal mining continues today just a few miles north of Springfield near the town of Williamsville.
The Springfield Coal, formerly known as the No. 5 Coal, is the major seam mined in this area. The coal is 200 to 260 feet deep and about 6 feet thick. Clay veins, also called horsebacks, were common in some mines and created problems in controlling the mine roof.
The Chapel Coal, found 90 to 190 feet above the Springfield Coal, is believed to have been mined in at least one mine in this quadrangle (Mine Index 2593). This coal is generally 1 to 3 feet thick and, where present, lies less than 100 feet below the surface.
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Coal Mines In Illinois Springfield Area Quadrangle
Mines that Appear on the Springfield East Quadrangle
Mines that Appear on the Springfield West Quadrangle
Unlocated Mines
Sangamon County
Pages in category "Springfield East Quadrangle"
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