Near Alta in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Maxon Sand
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019
1. Maxon Sand Marker
The resistant Droop Sandstone
in this quarry is the “Maxon Sand”
of the driller, and shows southerly
dipping cross laminations. This
Sand yields oil and natural gas
at depths of over 1000 feet in
southern and central West Virginia.Erected 1963 by the W. Va. Centennial Committee of the Oil and Natural Gas Industry and the West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list.
Location. 37° 52.76′ N, 80° 34.174′ W. Marker is near Alta, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. Marker is at the intersection of Midland Trail (West Virginia Route 60) and Delta Road 7 (Local Route 60/70), on the right when traveling east on Midland Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crawley WV 24931, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Andrew & Charles Lewis March (approx. 1.6 miles away); Sam Black Church (approx. 3.6 miles away); Fort Donnally / Border Heroes
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019
2. Maxon Sand Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
