New Cornelia Open Pit Mining Lookout

A panoramic view across nearly two miles of open pit mine is available from the Mine Lookout on Indian Village Road. Notice the difference in the colors of the soil. A video and display of the mining operations can be seen at the visitor center, open from October through May.

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