Asphalt Mines
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The Asphalt Mines are a location at the northern edge of the world map, just east of the 
Six Day Stilt. Most levels contain a large amount of 
asphalt pools and many scattered pools of 
oil.
Floors
| Strata | Name |
|---|---|
| 0 | surface |
| 1-4 | upper shafts |
| 5-8 | middle shafts |
| 9-12 | deep shafts |
| 13-17 | Darkunder |
| 18 | City of Bones |
| 19 | Great Sea |
| 20- | Tunnels of Ur |
Surface
The surface zone of the asphalt mines is populated by snapjaws. It may also be populated by other random or legendary creatures.[citation needed]
Asphalt mines, level 1-19
All floors of the asphalt mines will have scattered loot laying around. This loot varies randomly but may include: arrows, ammo, scrap, cooking ingredients, steel or carbide weapons, steel or ape fur armor, tonics, and more.
Typical enemies in this area include:
Level 19 is a level called The Great Sea. Every tile that is not occupied by a wall or stairs on this level is completely covered in pools of asphalt.
Asphalt mines, level 5
Level 5 of the Asphalt Mines will always contain some ancient bones with all of the following guaranteed items:[1]
laser pistol
solar cell
floating glowsphere
basic toolkit- five servings of
canned Have-It-All - one random
data disk
Asphalt mines, level 20-30
lava pools will generate instead of asphalt pools. 
great magma crabs will begin spawning at these depths.
Tips
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- The Asphalt Mines are one of the only reliable sources of large quantities of oil in the game.
References
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XRL.World.Parts.CaverCorpseLoot2