Abandoned tipple. A tipple is a structure used at a mine to load the extracted product (e.g., coal, ores) for transport, typically into railroad hopper cars. In the United States, tipples have been frequently associated with coal mines, but they have also been used for hard rock mining. The specific location listed is 650 ft. N. and 2450 ft. W. of the southeastern corner of section 1, T.7N.-R.8W., Sullivan County, Linton Quadrangle