The Orchard Dome, west of Houston, is a former sulphur mine. The dome is ringed by a well service road, and there is a distinct, triangular pond left over from the mining days. Sulphur mining started here in 1938, and went as deep as 3,200 feet.
The Orchard Dome, west of Houston, is a former sulphur mine. The dome is ringed by a well service road, and there is a distinct, triangular pond left over from the mining days. Sulphur mining started here in 1938, and went as deep as 3,200 feet.