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Quicksilver and Mineral Development in Brewster County
A Texas geologist’s map for the University of Texas highlights Brewster County as rich in quicksilver, gold, silver, lead, zinc, gas, oil, asphalt, coal, and other minerals with excellent surface indications and anticlines. The Boquillas Del Carmen Mines in the Sierra Del Carmen near the Rio Grande show past ore extraction and potential for large future production, while nearby Shafter Mine in the adjacent county is noted for high output. The article argues mining opportunities far exceed other investments and stresses that mines are made through persistent development, not just discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Udden
State of Texas
University of Teaas
Brewster County
Boquillas del Carmen
Sierra del Carmen
C Tra
Mexico
Rio Grande
Boquill
Texas
Marathon
Boquillas
Vie
United States 1
Rio Grande River
Shafter