Mascoutah Quadrangle
Mining in the Mascoutah Quadrangle
Mining in this quadrangle began prior to 1882, and continued until 1989. The most recent (and largest) mine in the Mascoutah quadrangle is the River King Underground Mine (mine index 940), just east of Freeburg. The oldest mine is the Enterprise Mine (mine index 3490), in the northwest corner of the quadrangle.
The Herrin Coal was the only coal mined here, ranging from 6.0 to 9.0 feet thick and 58 to 185 feet deep. The most prevalent geologic problem of this area were coal balls in the roof.
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Coal Mines In Illinois Mascoutah Quadrangle
Mines that Appear on the Mascoutah Quadrangle
Unlocated Mines
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Pages in category "Mascoutah Quadrangle"
The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total.
Media in category "Mascoutah Quadrangle"
The following 25 files are in this category, out of 25 total.
M0340 coalreport1896 p145.pdf 1,585 × 1,218; 328 KB
M0340 coalreport1897 p121.pdf 839 × 1,185; 120 KB
M0340 minenotes.pdf 737 × 1,183, 7 pages; 12.21 MB
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M0940 minenotes.pdf 745 × 1,162, 267 pages; 30.52 MB
M3485 minenotes.pdf 737 × 1,183, 18 pages; 5.33 MB
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M3489 minenotes.pdf 733 × 1,183, 3 pages; 1.71 MB
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M3490 coalreport1884.pdf 1,625 × 1,297; 331 KB
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M3490 coalreport1896.pdf 1,610 × 1,214; 357 KB
M3490 minenotes.pdf 733 × 1,183, 8 pages; 13.15 MB
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M3491 coalreport1902.pdf 804 × 1,250; 97 KB
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M3491 minenotes.pdf 733 × 1,183, 8 pages; 2 MB
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