Seneca sandstone quarries, Seneca, Montgomery County, Maryland, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Seneca sandstone quarries | Quarry (Abandoned) |
| Seneca | Unincorporated Community |
| Montgomery County | County |
| Maryland | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 4' 8'' North , 77° 20' 49'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Quarry (Abandoned) - last checked 2021
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lowes Island | 10,756 (2011) | 1.1km |
| Sugarland Run | 11,799 (2011) | 4.2km |
| Darnestown | 6,802 (2011) | 6.2km |
| Countryside | 10,072 (2011) | 6.5km |
| Dulles Town Center | 4,601 (2012) | 6.9km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gem, Lapidary, and Mineral Society of Montgomery County, MD., Inc. | Rockville, Maryland | 17km |
| Northern Virginia Mineral Club, Inc. | Arlington, Virginia | 30km |
Abandoned quarries along the Chesapeake-Ohio canal which sourced red sandstone. These quarries sourced stone for the Smithsonian castle. Some old buildings from the quarry remain. The quarries are very overgrown with brambles. Area is in the Seneca Creek State park.
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Seneca sandstone quarries, Seneca, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA