Abandoned Mines of New Jersey, 1:24,000, Series DGS03-2, Edition 20250417 (Geol_mine)

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Citation_Information:

Originator:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), New Jersey Geological Survey (NJGS)

Publication_Date: 20250417

Title:

Abandoned Mines of New Jersey, 1:24,000, Series DGS03-2, Edition 20250417 (Geol_mine)

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Series_Information:

Series_Name: Digital Geodata Series
Issue_Identification: DGS03-2

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Trenton, NJ
Publisher: NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)

Online_Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/njgs/geodata/dgs03-2.htm

Online_Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/njgs/geodata/index.htm

Online_Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/geowebsplash.htm

Description:

Abstract:: The Geographic Information System (GIS) point layer, Abandoned Mines of New Jersey contains locations and attributes for abandoned mines. The shapefile has locations for nine types of abandoned mines which are Copper, Graphite, Iron, Lead, Mica, Manganese, Sulfide, Uranium and Zinc. There are 588 abandoned mine locations in the database and they are mapped at a scale of 1:24,000.
This updated version of the data has undergone significant changes in two USGS quadrangles since the previous version of this data, dated July 29, 2005, was published. Previously, Bloomsbury, Blairstown, Easton, and High Bridge USGS quadrangles were updated. In this update, field work by geologists was conducted to improve the locational information of the mines in the Franklin and Riegelsville USGS quadrangles. Some of the mines in these quadrangles were located using the global positioning system (GPS). Certain mines in these quadrangles were mapped for the first time and appear in this data but not in the previous version of the data. Some known mine locations in the previous version of the data have been more accurately mapped and the points have been relocated.
Purpose:: To provide locations and information on abandoned mines in New Jersey.
Supplemental_Information:: The points in the data represent both specific and general locations of the mines and their workings. Some of the mines have workings more extensive than depicted by the point in the data, such as numerous openings, air shafts, entrances, workings etc., that extend farther out than where the point location is shown in the data. Also, some of the mines have been covered over and are not visible from the surface. For the most current information on the conditions of the abandoned iron mines see the reports from the New Jersey Department of Labor, Office of Mine Safety and Compliance. The reports are numbered 16-24 in the references section and provide information on the general condition and safety of the iron mines. Please note some of the mines in this data may not be listed in the mine safety reports.
Note: This shapefile is combined with an ArcView Legend file called mines.avl.

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Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 20250417

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Irregular

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -75.196522
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -74.126159
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.240758
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 40.424209

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Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Theme_Keyword: mines
Theme_Keyword: graphite
Theme_Keyword: copper
Theme_Keyword: manganese
Theme_Keyword: zinc
Theme_Keyword: uranium
Theme_Keyword: lead
Theme_Keyword: iron
Theme_Keyword: mica
Theme_Keyword: sulfide
Theme_Keyword: geology
Theme_Keyword: abandoned

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Category
Theme_Keyword: environment

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: User
Theme_Keyword: Geol_mine
Theme_Keyword: mines

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Place Names Gazetteer
Place_Keyword: New Jersey
Place_Keyword: State of New Jersey

Stratum:

Stratum_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Stratum_Keyword: subsurface

Access_Constraints:

In most cases, a downloadable shapefile (.zip) version of this layer is also available. Information to download the shapefile can be found in the Distribution Section of this metadata record. This data layer is shown in the NJDEP's NJ-GeoWeb mapping application accessable through the Online Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/geowebsplash.htm

Use_Constraints:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Data Distribution Agreement. The data provided herein are distributed subject to the following conditions and restrictions: NJDEP assumes no responsibility to maintain them in any manner or form and disclaims any duty or obligation to either maintain availability of or to update the data. Terms of Agreement 1. All data is provided, as is, without any representation or warranty of any kind, implied, expressed or statutory including, but not limited to, the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability or fitness for a particular use, freedom from computer virus nor are any such warranties to be implied with respect to the digital data layers furnished hereunder. User is responsible for understanding the accuracy limitations of all digital data layers provided herein, as documented in the accompanying cross-reference files (see SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION). Any reproduction or manipulation of the above data must ensure that the coordinate reference system remains intact. 2. Digital data received from the NJDEP may not be reproduced or redistributed without all the metadata provided. 3. Any maps, publications, reports, or other documents produced as a result of this project that utilize this digital data will credit the NJDEP's Geographic Information System (GIS) as the source of the data with the following credit/disclaimer: 'This (map/publication/report) was developed using New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Geographic Information System digital data, but this secondary product has not been verified by NJDEP and is not state-authorized or endorsed.' 4. NJDEP makes no warranty that digital data are free of Copyright or Trademark claims or other restrictions or limitations on free use or display. Making a copy of this data may be subject to the copyright of trademark laws.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, New Jersey Geological Survey
Contact_Person: NJGS Webmaster

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: P.O. Box 427, 29 Arctic Parkway
City: Trenton
State_or_Province: New Jersey
Postal_Code: 08625-0427

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 609 292-1185

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 609-633-1004

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: njgsweb@dep.nj.gov

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Browse_Graphic_File_Name: https://www.njgeology.org/geodata/dgs03-2.htm#image
Browse_Graphic_File_Description: Web page containing image of abandoned mines of New Jersey.
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: GIF

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Security_Classification: none
Security_Handling_Description: none

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Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.1.0.722

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: NJDEP New Jersey Geological Survey

Publication_Date: 1994

Title:

NJGS Open-file Map OFM 12, Abandoned Mines of New Jersey, New Jersey Geological Survey, 1994, size 36 x 44, map, scale 1 to 150,000, Price $10.00

Edition: 1994

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name: Open File Map Series
Issue_Identification: OFM 12

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: NJDEP New Jersey Geological Survey
Publisher: New Jersey Geological Survey

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:: The accuracy of the locations for some of the abandoned mines is uncertain. Some mines in eight USGS 7.5 minute quadrangles (Bloomsbury, Blairstown, Easton, High Bridge, Franklin, Riegelsville, Dover, and Greenwood Lake) have been located with the global positioning system and have an accuracy of plus or minus 40 feet. Mines in the other quadrangles have not been located with the global positioning system.

Logical_Consistency_Report: unknown

Completeness_Report: There are no known omissions.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Contact NJGS

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: N/A

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Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: NJGS

Publication_Date: 1994

Title:

Abandoned Mines of New Jersey: New Jersey Geological Survey Open-File Map OFM-12, scale 1:150,000. 1994

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Series_Information:

Series_Name: Open File Map
Issue_Identification: OFM-12

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Trenton, NJ
Publisher: NJGS

Source_Scale_Denominator: 150,000

Type_of_Source_Media: paper

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Calendar_Date: 1994

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: ABANDONED MINES

Source_Contribution:

ABANDONED MINES OF NEW JERSEY REFERENCES
IRON
1. Baker, D.R., and Buddington, A.F., 1970, Geology and magnetite deposits of the Franklin quadrangle and part of the Hamburg quadrangle, New Jersey: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 638, 73p.
2. Bayley, W.S., 1910, Iron mines and mining in New Jersey: New Jersey Geological Survey, Final Report Series of the State geologist, v. VII, 512p.
3. Bayley, W.S., 1941, Pre-Cambrian geology and mineral resources of the Delaware Water Gap and Easton quadrangles, New Jersey and Pennsylvania: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 920, 98p.
4. Bayley, W.S., Salisbury, R.D., and Kummel, H.B., 1914, Description of the Raritan quadrangle, N.J.: U.S. Geological Survey Geologic Atlas, Folio 191, scale 1:125,000.
5. Cook, G.H., 1868, Geology of New Jersey: New Jersey Geological Survey, Newark, New Jersey, 899p.
6. Darton, N.H., Bayley, W.S., Salisbury, R.D., and Kummel, H.B., 1908, Description of the Passaic quadrangle, N.J.-N.Y.: U.S. Geological Survey Geologic Atlas, Folio 157, scale 1:125,000.
7. Ghatge, S. L. and J. S. Waldner, 1991, Detection of an abandoned mine using high-resolution geophysical methods in Randolph Township, Morris County, New Jersey: New Jersey Geological Survey Open-File Report 91-1, 10 p.
8. Hotz, P.E., 1952, Magnetite deposits of the Sterling Lake, N.Y.-Ringwood, N.J. area: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 982-F, p. 153-244.
9. Hotz, P.E., Some magnetite deposits in New Jersey: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 995-F, p. 201-253.
10. Klemic, H., Heyl, A.V., Jr., Taylor, A.R., and Stone, J., 1959, Radioactive rare-earth Deposits at Scrub Oaks mine, Morris County, New Jersey: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1082-B, p. 29-59.
11. Neumann, G.L., and Mosier, M., 1948, Certain magnetite deposits in New Jersey: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines Report of Investigations R.I. 4225, 35p.
12. New Jersey Geological Survey, 1994, Abandoned mines of New Jersey: New Jersey Geological Survey Open-File Map OFM-12, scale 1:150,000.
13. Sims, P.K., 1958, Geology and magnetite deposits of the Dover district, Morris County, New Jersey: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 287, 162p.
14. Sims, P.K., and Leonard, B.F., 1952, Geology of the Andover mining district, Sussex County, New Jersey: New Jersey Department of Conservation and Economic Development Bulletin 62, 46p.
15. Spencer, A.C., Kummel, H.B., Wolff, J.E., Salisbury, R.D., and Palache, C., 1908, Description of the Franklin Furnace quadrangle, N.J.: U.S. Geological Survey Atlas, Folio 161, scale 1:125,000.
16. State of New Jersey, Department of Labor, Division of Mine Safety, Abandoned iron mines of Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey, 14p.
17. State of New Jersey, Department of Labor, Division of Mine Safety, 1978, Abandoned iron mines of Mt. Olive, Roxbury, Mt. Arlington Townships, Morris County, New Jersey, 19p.
18. State of New Jersey, Department of Labor, Division of Mine Safety, 1979, Abandoned iron mines of Chester Borough and Chester Township, Morris County, New Jersey, 30p.
19. State of New Jersey, Department of Labor, Division of Mine Safety, 1982, Abandoned iron mines of Sussex County, New Jersey, 56p.
20. State of New Jersey, Department of Labor, Division of Mine Safety, 1986, Abandoned iron mines of Warren County, New Jersey, 76p.
21. State of New Jersey, Department of Labor, Division of Mine Safety, 1989, Abandoned iron mines of Mine Hill, Randolph Twp., & Wharton Boro, Morris County, New Jersey, 101p.
22. State of New Jersey, Department of Labor, Division of Mine Safety, 1992, Abandoned iron mines of Ringwood, Wanaque, West Milford, Passaic & Bergen Counties, 60p.
23. State of New Jersey, Department of Labor, Division of Mine Safety, 1992, Abandoned iron mines of Kinnelon, Boonton, Montville, & Riverdale Townships, Morris County, New Jersey, 28p.
24. State of New Jersey, Department of Labor, Division of Mine Safety, 1992, Abandoned iron mines of Jefferson & Rockaway Townships, Morris County, New Jersey, 83p.
25. Williams, R.L., 1967, Reconnaissance of yttrium and rare-earth resources in northern New Jersey: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines Report of Investigations R.I. 6885, 34p.
ZINC
26. Dunn, P.J., 1995, Franklin and Sterling Hill, New Jersey: the world's most magnificent mineral deposits, Part one, 160p., available from the distributor, the Franklin-Ogdesnburg Mineralogical Society, Franklin, New Jersey.
27. Frondel, C., and Baum, J.L., 1974, Structure and mineralogy of the Franklin zinc-iron- manganese deposit, New Jersey: Economic Geology, v. 69, p. 157-180.
28. Metsger, R. W., 1997, The geology and mining of the Sterling Hill zinc deposit Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey, in, Benimoff, A.I., and Puffer, J.H., eds., The economic geology of northern New Jersey: Field Guide and Proceedings for the 14th annual meeting of the Geological Association of New Jersey, p. 33-46.
29. Metsger, R. W., Tennant, C.B., and Rodda, J.L., 1958, Geochemistry of the Sterling Hill zinc deposit, Sussex County, N.J.: Geological Society of America Bulletin, v. 69, p. 775-788.
30. Spencer, A.C., Kummel. H.B., and Wolff, J.E., 1908, Franklin Furnace Folio: U.S. Geological Survey Atlas Folio 161, 27p.
GRAPHITE
31. Bayley, W.S., Salisbury, R.D., and Kummel, H.B., 1914, Description of the Raritan quadrangle, N.J.: U.S. Geological Survey Geologic Atlas, Folio 191, scale 1:125,000.
32. Cook, G.H., 1868, Geology of New Jersey: New Jersey Geological Survey, Newark, New Jersey, 899p.
33. Darton, N.H., Bayley, W.S., Salisbury, R.D., and Kummel, H.B., 1908, Description of the Passaic quadrangle, N.J.-N.Y.: U.S. Geological Survey Geologic Atlas, Folio 157, scale 1:125,000.
34. New Jersey Geological Survey, 1879, Annual Report of the State Geologist for 1878, Trenton, New Jersey, p. 153-156.
35. New Jersey Geological Survey, 1883, Annual Report of the State Geologist for 1882, Trenton, New Jersey, p. 167-168.
36. New Jersey Geological Survey, 1907, Annual Report of the State Geologist for 1906, Trenton, New Jersey, p. 177.
37. Volkert, R.A., 1997, Graphite mines and mining history in the New Jersey Highlands, in, Benimoff, A.I., and Puffer, J.H., eds., The economic geology of northern New Jersey: Field Guide and Proceedings for the 14th annual meeting of the Geological Association of New Jersey, p. 21-32.
MICA
38. Bayley, W.S., Salisbury, R.D., and Kummel, H.B., 1914, Description of the Raritan quadrangle, N.J.: U.S. Geological Survey Geologic Atlas, Folio 191, scale 1:125,000.
39. Bayley, W.S., 1941, Pre-Cambrian geology and mineral resources of the Delaware Water Gap and Easton quadrangles, New Jersey and Pennsylvania: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 920, 98p.
MANGANESE
40. Cook, G.H., 1868, Geology of New Jersey: New Jersey Geological Survey, Newark, New Jersey, 899p.
41. Monteverde, D.H., 1997, The Clinton manganese deposit, in, Benimoff, A.I., and Puffer, J.H., eds., The economic geology of northern New Jersey: Field Guide and Proceedings for the 14th annual meeting of the Geological Association of New Jersey, p. 97-114.
42. Rogers, H.D., 1865, Description of the geology of the State of New Jersey, being a final report, Jersey City, New Jersey, 227p.
43. Thurston, W.R., 1951, Geology and mineralogy of the manganese deposit at Clinton Point, New Jersey: New Jersey Department of Conservation and Development, Geologic Series, Bulletin 60, 22p.
COPPER
44. Anonymous, 1900 The Schuyler Copper Mine in NJ; Engineering and Mining Journal vol. 69. pp. 135-137.
45. Cook, G.H., 1868, Geology of New Jersey: New Jersey Geological Survey, Newark, New Jersey, 899p.
46. Ghatge S. L., 1993, Microgravity method for the detection of abandoned shafts of the Schuyler Copper Mine in northeastern New Jersey: Proceedings of the Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, April 18-22, 1993, San Diego, California.
47. Granberry, J. H., 1907. The Schuyler Mine: Journal of the Franklin Institute, July-Sept, Philadelphia, PA, 22p.
48. Kummel, H.B., 1901, Mining industry of New Jersey, Annual Report of the State Geologist for 1900, Trenton, New Jersey, p. 199-217.
49. Lewis, J.V., 1907, The Newark (Triassic) copper ores of New Jersey, Annual Report of the State Geologist for 1906, Trenton, New Jersey, p. 131-164.
50. Rogers, H.D., 1840, Final Report on the geology of New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, p. 147, 148, 158-165.
51. Woodward, H.P., 1944, Copper mines and mining in New Jersey: New Jersey Department of Conservation and Development, Geologic Series, Bulletin 57, 156p.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:: The additional mines added and the mines which were repositioned in this version of the data were done after being located by investigating two USGS 7.5 minute quadrangles (Franklin and Riegelsville) on the ground by a geologist. The newly discovered and revised mine locations totaled 44 and were located using the global positioning system (GPS) and put into a database. The coordinates were recorded in Latitude Longitude with the GPS receiver. They were then converted to New Jersey State Plane Feet NAD83 northing and easting and exported as a dBASE file. This dBASE file was appended with the previous abandoned mines shapefile dated July 29, 2005. Any mine location which existed in the previous mines shapefile that had been relocated were deleted from this shapefile before the append so any duplication of mines was avoided.
Process_Date: 20060619

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Entity_Type_Definition: Abandoned Mines of New Jersey
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: NJGS

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