HISTORICAL SITES / RESEARCH DIRECTORY
Find the public record behind a former mining site. Explore reported locations, mined materials and operating history as a starting point for acquisition, reuse or reclamation research.
History means records exist in the imported sources, including older periods. Missing history is not evidence of a clean safety record. Operator and controller names are the last relationships reported in the Mines snapshot; they are not verified current property owners.
| Mine / reported location | Material / type | Reported status | Reported relationships | Available history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson & Sons MiningNome, AKNear NomeMSHA 5002098 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2024 | Anderson & Sons LLCReported operatorIrene A Anderson; Ralph S AndersonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Andy'S Gold MineYukon River, AKMSHA 5001566 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/27/1990 | Andy'S Gold MineReported operatorMiscovich Andrew WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Anvik Rock QuarryYukon-Koyukuk, AKNear AnvikMSHA 5001858 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2008 | Nippo/IBCReported operatorHitoshi YasumatsuReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| A-Plus ConcreteCook Inlet Susitna, AKMSHA 5001475 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/17/1989 | A-Plus ConcreteReported operatorPurviance DennyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| A-Plus ConcreteCook Inlet Susitna, AKMSHA 5001529 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/28/1987 | A-Plus ConcreteReported operatorPurviance DennyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| APP MiningNome, AKNear NomeMSHA 5001504 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2008 | APP MiningReported operatorChris JenksReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| ARCTEC Alaska Portable # 1Anchorage, AKNear VARIESMSHA 5001687 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/10/2010 | Arctec Alaska JVReported operatorASRC Primus; Atco Frontec CorpReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Arctic CampNorthwestern Alaska, AKMSHA 5001241 | Copper Ore NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/15/1981 | Bear Creek Mining CompanyReported operatorBear Creek Mining CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Arctic MiningYukon-Koyukuk, AKMSHA 5001399 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/09/1997 | Arctic MiningReported operatorWalters MorrisReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Arctic Ness MineFairbanks North Star, AKNear North PoleMSHA 5001707 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2024 | Arctic Ness Transport & ExcavationReported operatorJustin R NessReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Arctic Whitney OffshoreNome, AKMSHA 5001645 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/26/2000 | Arctic Whitney IncReported operatorDale WhitneyReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Arm PitKenai Peninsula, AKMSHA 5001674 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/09/2001 | Tomco IndustriesReported operatorTom CoursenReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Bailey MiningYukon-Koyukuk, AKNear CircleMSHA 5001389 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2016 | James S BaileyReported operatorJames S BaileyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Barana PitAleutians East, AKMSHA 5001558 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/22/1990 | Barana CompanyReported operatorBarrett Patrick & David HannaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Barrow City Pit ScreenNorth Slope, AKNear BarrowMSHA 5002059 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/22/2022 | ASRC Construction Holding CompanyReported operatorArctic Slope Regional CorpReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Base Town Road QuarryKodiak, AKMSHA 5000504 | Crushed, Broken TraprockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/13/1979 | Welborn Construction CompanyReported operatorWelborn Construction CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Basin Creek/EngstromNome, AKNear NomeMSHA 5001489 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2024 | Western ExplorationReported operatorJohn T ReidReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Battest PlacerYukon River, AKMSHA 5001387 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/27/1990 | Harald BattestReported operatorBattest HaraldReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bayless MiningYukon River, AKMSHA 5001254 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/27/1990 | Bayless Mining CompanyReported operatorBayless Alice EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| B & EMatanuska-Susitna, AKNear WasillaMSHA 5001917 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/10/2010 | B & E ConstructionReported operatorJohn Emmi; Steve M BargabosReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bear Creek MineYukon River, AKMSHA 5000719 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/09/1985 | Willard E GatesReported operatorGates Willard EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bear Creek MineNome, AKMSHA 5001437 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/30/1993 | L & B Mining CompanyReported operatorParent D B Young D A & Dozette MichaelReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Beaver State MinesYukon-Koyukuk, AKNear CENTRALMSHA 5001570 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/27/2004 | Beaver State MinesReported operatorMrs Richard Mc CallumReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| BedrockYukon River, AKMSHA 5001465 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/27/1988 | Bedrock CompanyReported operatorPatton CacyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bee Hive MineNorthwest Arctic, AKMSHA 5001536 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/1999 | Beehive Mining IncReported operatorGardner LayneReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bells Flat Pit And PlantKodiak, AKMSHA 5001025 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/29/1985 | Brechan Enterprises IncReported operatorF & R IncorporatedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Benson Gravel Pit And PlantKenai Peninsula, AKMSHA 5001165 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/15/1981 | Benson Gravel SalesReported operatorBenson Ivan AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessie Pit East No 2Seward Peninsula, AKMSHA 5001216 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/23/1979 | City Of NomeReported operatorCity Of NomeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessie Pit West No 1Seward Peninsula, AKMSHA 5001215 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/28/1979 | Outsiders Construction CompanyReported operatorOutsiders Construction CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessie Pit West No 2Seward Peninsula, AKMSHA 5001214 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/28/1979 | Alaska Cab Garage CompanyReported operatorAlaska Cab Garage CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
Use the mine name and reported location to investigate county parcel and title records, mineral rights, access and planning constraints. MSHA mailing addresses are addresses of record and may not locate the mine. Confirm the parcel and current ownership separately.
EPA mine-site redevelopment primer ↗Check official reclamation inventories and state or tribal programmes for documented hazards, project status and programme criteria. A matching name or an MSHA abandoned status alone does not confirm a programme match.
OSMRE abandoned mine land programme ↗Source: MSHA public datasets. Production history checks quarterly and annual mine production/employment records. Safety history checks violations, inspections and accident reports; other source coverage is available on each mine profile.