Library Guides: Mining and Mineral Resources: Finding Books and Maps

Some subject terms you can use to search

HD9506 Economic aspects of mining

TN Mining engineering

Materials related to mining can be located in various libraries at University Park.

Few libraries collect mine maps but state and federal agencies frequently do.

Mine Data Retrieval System
This resource contains information on both active and inactive mines for the United States. The database is searchable by location, mine name, mine operator, commodity, and other parameters.
National Mine Map Repository
This agency maintains copies of abandoned US mine maps. Their database is accessible via the Internet.
West Virginia mine maps
This website has scanned images of mines in West Virginia.
Kentucky Mine Mapping Information System
Mine Plans Portal
British database of non-coal mine maps.
Pennsylvania mine maps
This section from the PA Mines and Mining guide has suggestions for locating maps of various PA mines.

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