What's Behind that Name ...

Atlas Asbestos Mine

Shown on the Santa Rita Peak 7.5" quadrangle at N36° 19.415; W120° 35.331 at 4364 feet. The Atlas Asbestos Mine operated from 1963 to 1980 on a 435-acre site within the Clear Creek Management Area. The abandoned site consists of the chrysotile mine and extensive chrysotile tailings.

Site Cleanup Status from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control

Copyright ©, 2005 Three Rocks Research. Updated January 26, 2005