Carnon River near Point Mills
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Carnon River near Point Mills
Image: © John Gibson Taken: 17 Mar 2009
Pollution from mine waters is clearly visible at this point in the Carnon River. To the left is the stump of the chimney at the Point Mills Arsenic Refinery. The chimney was a prominent local landmark until it was hit by lightning in December 1990.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.229589
Longitude
-5.12666