mining towns
C53264
concept
Mining towns are communities that develop around mineral extraction sites, whose economies, social structures, and physical landscapes are dominated by the boom-and-bust cycles of the mining industry.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| medieval mining town | 1 |
| salt-mining town | 1 |
Instances (3)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Imperial City of Hall in Tirol | salt-mining town |
| Copperbelt mining towns | — |
| Novo Brdo | medieval mining town |