Mapleton, PA

Industrial & Specialty
12942 Oriskany Road
Mapleton, PA 17052
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Overview

Our surface mines in Mapleton Depot use natural gas, fuel oil and electricity to produce whole grain silica through hard rock mining. Medium-grain, white quartz sandstone is mined from tightly cemented sandstone deposits originating from the Oriskany sandstone. 

Since acquiring the facility, we have renovated and upgraded its production capabilities to enable it to produce multiple products through various processing methods, including hydraulic sizing, fluid bed drying, scalping and a low iron circuit. The facility services multiple end markets, such as glass, specialty glass, building products, recreation, and oil and gas proppants. 

Sand mining has been a part of south central Pennsylvania's economy for more than 100 years. The Mapleton Plant was originally constructed between 1923 and 1924, with the workforce in Mapleton made up of several generations of local families.

The facility is located approximately 40 miles northwest of Harrisburg and is accessible by major highways including U.S. Interstates 99, 80 and 76 and U.S. Routes 22 and 322.

Community

Mapleton employees are highly active in their communities. The dedicated charitable group known as the "Sandbaggers" organized a "Relay for Life" team that has achieved "Gold Level" for being one of the top producing fundraising teams in the fight against cancer.
The Mapleton plant is also dedicated to minimizing its impact on the environment and has a reclamation team that turns reclaimed lands into public recreation sites and wildlife habitats.

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Delivery & Logistics

By Rail

By Truck


Our truck loading times are as follows:



Recreation Sands: Monday - Friday. 7 AM - 2:30 PM

Whole Grain Sands: Monday 7 AM - Saturday 6 AM

Driving Directions

From I-70 to Plant

Take Route 522 North to Mount Union; Take Route 22 West (approximately 3 miles); Make a slight left turn onto US-655 South.  The plant will be on both sides of 655 approximately 1.5 miles from US-22.  DO NOT FOLLOW ROUTE 655 SOUTH SIGNS ACROSS BRIDGE INTO MAPLETON.

From Harrisburg, PA to Plant

Take US-322 West toward Lewistown, PA; Merge onto US-22 West/US-522 South via the ramp on the left toward Mount Union; Continue on US-22 past Mount Union; Make a slight left turn onto US-655 South.  The plant will be on both sides of 655 approximately 1.5 miles from US-22.  DO NOT FOLLOW ROUTE 655 SOUTH SIGNS ACROSS BRIDGE INTO MAPLETON.

From Pittsburgh, PA to Plant

Take US-22 East toward Monroeville; Merge onto US-22/William Penn Highway via the exit on the left toward Murraysville; Merge onto William Penn Highway/US-22 E/PA-764 toward Hollidaysburg/Duncansville; Continue on US-22/William Penn Highway - Continue approximately 7 miles East beyond Huntingdon; Turn slight right onto PA-655 South.  The plant will be on both sides of 655 approximately 1 mile from US-22.

From I-80 Eastbound to Plant

Merge onto PA-970 South via Exit 123 toward Woodland/Philipsburg; In Philipsburg follow PA-350 South; PA-350 South becomes I-99 South/US-220 South; Take the PA-453 Exit 48 toward Tyrone; Turn left onto PA-453 South toward Water Street; Turn left onto William Penn Highway/US-22 East; Continue approximately 7 miles East beyond Huntingdon; Turn slight right onto PA-655 South.  The Plant will be on both sides of Route 655 approximately 1 mile from US-22.

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Careers at US Silica

Our Employees Are Our Most Valuable Asset

When you join the U.S. Silica team, you become a part of a resilient, dynamic culture. We're proud of our 100+ year legacy of doing things right, as we focus on the next 100 years by helping the communities where we live and work thrive.

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