Granite Canyon Quarry (Granite Morrison Knudsen; Granite Quarry), Laramie County, Wyoming, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Granite Canyon Quarry (Granite Morrison Knudsen; Granite Quarry) | Quarry |
| Laramie County | County |
| Wyoming | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
41° 6' 13'' North , 105° 10' 22'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 63,335 (2017) | 29.8km |
| South Greeley | 4,217 (2011) | 30.7km |
| Fox Farm-College | 3,647 (2011) | 32.4km |
| Ranchettes | 5,798 (2011) | 34.5km |
| Laramie | 32,158 (2017) | 41.9km |
REF:Deposit:: ANONYMOUS, 1994, MERIDIAN AGGREGATES CO.'S GRANITE CANYON QUARRY PRODUCING CRUSHED STONE FOR RAILROAD INDUSTRY: SKILLINGS MINING REVIEW, V. 83, NO. 25 (JUNE 25), P. 4-7.
Deposit:: OSTERWALD, F.W., AND OTHERS, 1969, MINERAL RESOURCES OF WYOMIN
Commodities (Major) - Stone - Crushed/Broken
Development Status: Producer
Host Rock Unit: Nova Lima Group
Host Rock: Granite
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10064804 |
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- Rocky MountainsMountain Range
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- Denver BasinBasin
- Great Plains DomainDomain
- Yavapai TerraneVolcanic Arc
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