Maxon Sand
N 38° 04.141 W 080° 17.407
17S E 562267 N 4213710
This historic marker stands on Route 219 in Pocohontas County
Waymark Code: WM7JBP
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2009
Views: 10
This historic marker is located on Route 219 near Droop Mountain in Pocahontas County. The text of the marker reads:
"The clean massive Droop Sandstone in the road cut is the "Maxon Sand" of the driller. The "Maxon Sand" yields oil and natural gas at depths of over 1000 feet in southern and central West Virginia.
Note: Parking is limited to the gravel shoulder of Route 219. USE CAUTION IF YOU STOP TO VISIT THIS MARKER.