Riggs Quarry, Garrett Park, Montgomery County, Maryland, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Riggs Quarry | Quarry |
| Garrett Park | Town |
| Montgomery County | County |
| Maryland | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 1' 59'' North , 77° 4' 59'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Kensington | 9,514 (2011) | 1.0km |
| Garrett Park | 1,044 (2017) | 1.0km |
| Kensington | 2,330 (2017) | 1.0km |
| Chevy Chase View | 977 (2017) | 1.5km |
| South Kensington | 8,462 (2011) | 1.6km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gem, Lapidary, and Mineral Society of Montgomery County, MD., Inc. | Rockville, Maryland | 8km |
| Northern Virginia Mineral Club, Inc. | Arlington, Virginia | 17km |
| American Fossil Federation | Bowie, Maryland | 32km |
| Maryland Geological Society | Bowie, Maryland | 32km |
| Southern Maryland Rock and Mineral Club | Clinton, Maryland | 34km |
A quarry in granitic rock located in what is now Rock Creek Park, in the Ken-Gar recreation area. The quarry is is now a marshy area, but one of the quarry faces exists all the way at the back of the field nearest the railroad.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- PedmontiaAccretionary Complex
- Piedmontia DomainDomain
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