Talc Mining Ponds (West Windsor, Vermont)
USA /
Vermont /
Woodstock /
West Windsor, Vermont
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/ USA
/ Vermont
/ Woodstock
World / United States / Vermont
lake, quarry, talc mine/processing
The Bright White Ponds are from a Talc treatment facility. The Rip Van Winkle mine in Reading, Vermont was said to have the softest talc in the country and was often used in the manufacture of baby powder. Until recently Talc from nearby mines was still treated in Reading.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talc
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 43°27'48"N 72°31'42"W
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