Grants in Cibola County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Large Diameter Drill Bit
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 35° 9.215′ N, 107° 51.291′ W. Marker is in Grants, New Mexico, in Cibola County. Marker is on Iron Avenue just north of U.S. 66, on the right when traveling north. Marker and subject drill bit are located beside the sidewalk, directly in front of the New Mexico Mining Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Iron Avenue, Grants NM 87020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Caboose (within shouting distance of this marker); One Ton Mine Car (within shouting distance of this marker); Mine Head Frame (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fannie Mine Hoisting Bucket (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Grants (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Grants (approx. 2.2 miles away); San Rafael (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grants.
Also see . . .
1. Crownpoint Mine. The Crownpoint Mine is a uranium mine located in McKinley county, New Mexico at an elevation of 6,808 feet. (Submitted on January 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Proposed Crownpoint Uranium Mine. (Submitted on January 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.