🏞️ Georges Creek Valley

United States · Americas · 39.57°N, 78.98°W

Georges Creek Valley is located in Allegany County, Maryland along the Georges Creek. The valley is rich in wide veins of coal, known historically as "The Big Vein." Coal was once extracted by deep mines but is only mined today through surface mining. The Georges Creek Valley was once a major center for the US coal industry.

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Country	United States
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	39.57°N, 78.98°W · view on map

Georges Creek Valley is located in United States, in Americas.

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