Virden North Quadrangle
Mining in the Virden North Quadrangle
The Herrin Coal was generally thick in this area, over 6 feet. In most cases, the black shale roof required protection and support and top coal was left for that purpose. With thick coal over the area, the mines all operated over 20 years, and the Virden Mine (mine index 0067) operated for 67 years. The depth of the coal (over 300 feet) prevented small operators from working in this area; a substantial investment was required to open a mine here. The mines were located along a transportation corridor. With rail shipping, the production could be sold in Springfield, or sent to the Chicago or St. Louis markets. The last mine operating (Virden Mine) closed in 1959.
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Coal Mines In Illinois Virden North Quadrangle
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Pages in category "Virden North Quadrangle"
The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.
Media in category "Virden North Quadrangle"
The following 13 files are in this category, out of 13 total.
M0067 fieldnotes.pdf 754 × 1,200, 2 pages; 370 KB
M0067 minenotes.pdf 731 × 1,202, 29 pages; 7.17 MB
M0075 coalreport 1904p293.pdf 1,675 × 1,237; 402 KB
M0075 coalreport 1905p296.pdf 633 × 977; 111 KB
M0075 minenotes.pdf 731 × 1,160, 22 pages; 2.13 MB
M0185 coalreport1904.pdf 1,641 × 1,227; 483 KB
M0185 minenotes.pdf 731 × 1,202, 17 pages; 4.52 MB
M0314 coalreport 1901p214.pdf 1,345 × 1,150; 344 KB
M0314 minenotes.pdf 731 × 1,160, 12 pages; 1.31 MB
M2934 coalreport1884.pdf 1,591 × 1,243; 370 KB
M2934 coalreport1885.pdf 1,275 × 1,650; 313 KB
M2934 minenotes.pdf 731 × 1,202, 8 pages; 2.01 MB
