Augusta, West Virginia Overview
Augusta, West Virginia includes 0 nearby mines. Augusta is an unincorporated community in central Hampshire County West Virginia. It is located along the Northwestern Turnpike (U.S. Route 50) at the northern terminus of Augusta-Ford Hill Road (West Virginia Secondary Route 7) between Shanks and Pleasant Dale east of Romney. According to the 2000 census the Augusta community has a population of 4728.Because of its location at the center of Hampshire County Augusta is home to the Potomac Highlands Regional Jail the James M.
Quick Facts
- Located in Hampshire County, West Virginia.
- Augusta, West Virginia sits 396 meters (1,299.2 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Mines Summary
in Augusta, West Virginia
- 72 Total
- 29 Occurrences
- 18 Prospects
- 25 Producers
Augusta, West Virginia Mines
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Understanding Claim Ownership
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Understanding BLM Administrative Areas
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Understanding Location Data
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