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USA The Lavender Pit - Bisbee

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The Lavender Pit is a former open pit copper mine near Bisbee in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. It is located near the famous Copper Queen Mine. The Lavender Pit was named in honor of Harrison M. Lavender (1890–1952), who as Vice-President and General Manager of Phelps Dodge Corporation, conceived and carried out this plan for making the previously unprofitable low-grade copper bearing rock of the area into commercial copper ore.

Photography Tips

Wide angle lens needed

Travel Information

Free parking available at site

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing All timings are equally good

Sunrise & Sunset 05:44 - 18:52 | current local time: 07:10

Photo Themes Historical site Landmark mine

Locations Arizona Bisbee

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Thank you Anne Harden for creating this photo spot in USA.