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Midnite Mine Superfund Site Maps & Photos

1989 aerial site photo (PDF) (1 pg, 366K)

Site photos from 2002

Looking north into Pit 3, the larger of two open pits. Water level is maintained at 3 feet or more above the widest bench. A darker area signifies the deepest part of the pit. High wall (~400 foot) and benches are shown.
Radiation hazard sign on cyclone fence enclosing the "core shack" where cores from the mine are stored.
Looking southeast over Pit 3 towards water treatment system. Land surrounding mine is largely forested.

Radiation hazard sign at southern entrance to site, looking northward towards South Spoils waste rock pile.
Close-up of Pit 3 sediments exposed in late 2001, with boot for scale. Cracks caused by drying reveal thickness of fine sediment layer.
Cyclone fencing across the road into Pit 3, installed to reduce pit access by large mammals.

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Looking north into Pit 3, the larger of two open pits. Water level is maintained at 3 feet or more above the widest bench. A darker area signifies the deepest part of the pit. High wall (~400 foot) and benches are shown.	Radiation hazard sign on cyclone fence enclosing the "core shack" where cores from the mine are stored.	Looking southeast over Pit 3 towards water treatment system. Land surrounding mine is largely forested.

Radiation hazard sign at southern entrance to site, looking northward towards South Spoils waste rock pile.	Close-up of Pit 3 sediments exposed in late 2001, with boot for scale. Cracks caused by drying reveal thickness of fine sediment layer.	Cyclone fencing across the road into Pit 3, installed to reduce pit access by large mammals.