The Dyukinsky quarries are limestone quarries, currently inactive, located on the territory of the Dyukinsky state nature reserve. The reserve was established in 2003 on the territory of the Sudogodsky district, 6 km northwest of the village of Bolotsky, on the lands of the State Forest Fund of the Andreevsky forestry enterprise of the Krasno-Bogatyrsky forestry.
The rocky relief of these places makes an indelible impression on people accustomed to the flat landscapes of the Vladimir land. It was largely formed under the influence of many years of human mining activity. Limestone deposits in this area have been known for a long time, but their active development began in the 1940-1950s. Limestone, dolomite and other rocks were mined here, which were used not only in construction, but also in metallurgy and other industries. At one time, the Sudogodsk quarry administration took first place in the country in terms of dolomite flour produced here (20% of all production).
As a result of mining operations, the Dyukinsky quarry was formed, with an average depth of 30-40 meters with sheer walls of 2-3 steps. The bottom of the quarry gradually became overgrown with forest. Currently, the development of limestone deposits in this area continues, but outside the reserve.
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