With the recent mine subsidence in Luzerne County, many are wondering if they also live near abandoned mines.
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Pennsylvania has a long history of anthracite coal mining.
The result is that millions of buildings and homes are located above abandoned mines.
Check Your Mine Subsidence Risk:
CLICK HERE and enter your address to see if you live above an abandoned mine.
Finding Mine Maps:
Looking to see old mine maps? Penn State’s Pennsylvania Mine Map Atlas can help you search your address and see maps of abandoned.
Finding your home
- Visit the Pennsylvania Mine Map Atlas at https://minemaps.psu.edu and type the STREET ADDRESS you are searching for in the Street input box on the left. There is no need to include the town or municipality.
- In the BASE MAPS dropdown in the upper right, check the box next to AERIAL PHOTOS
- Type the zip code for the address in the ZIP CODE box on the left.
- Click …
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