Southern Gem Mine, Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Southern Gem Mine | Mine (Built Over) |
| Sparta | City |
| Randolph County | County |
| Illinois | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 0' 51'' North , 89° 37' 4'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Mine (Built Over) - last checked 2022
Deposit first discovered:
1883 (approx.)
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Percy | 930 (2017) | 0.2km |
| Steeleville | 1,993 (2017) | 3.6km |
| Willisville | 608 (2017) | 4.2km |
| Cutler | 422 (2017) | 5.0km |
| Campbell Hill | 324 (2017) | 11.1km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Goalby; Goalby I; Goalby II; Willis Mine; Southern Gem No.11;
A former coal mine worked from 1883 to 1925.
Now rehabilitated and built over.
Commodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Granite-Rhyolite ProvinceMagmatic Province
- Illinois BasinBasin
- Shawnee DomainDomain
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