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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orizaba MinePinal, AZMSHA 0200292 | Crushed, Broken SandstoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/06/1983 | Robart Mining CompanyReported operatorRobart Mining CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Oro BlancoSanta Cruz, AZMSHA 0202099 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/15/1982 | Legend Mines IncReported operatorLegend Mines IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Oro Fino MineYavapai, AZMSHA 0202106 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/26/1983 | Oro Fino Mining & Milling CorpReported operatorOro Fino Mining & Milling CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Osbourne WashLa Paz, AZNear ParkerMSHA 0203276 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/09/2016 | Pilot West CorporationReported operatorJames Steven BroadbentReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Oxhide Pit & LeachingGila, AZMSHA 0200147 | Copper Ore NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/27/1980 | Inspiration Consolidated Copper CompanyReported operatorTerra Industries IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ozark Sand And RockMaricopa, AZMSHA 0201898 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/16/1983 | Ozark Sand & RockReported operatorGrey DuaneReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Pac MineMohave, AZMSHA 0202133 | Silver OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/24/1984 | Lee Mining CorpReported operatorClaude K LeeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Pahoco Primary Portable CrusherCoconino, AZMSHA 0202521 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/22/1992 | Pahoco CorpReported operatorPauletto LouieReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Pair Of JacksYuma, AZMSHA 0202139 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/20/1983 | Aztec Resources IncReported operatorLong CarlReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Paisano HydrometCochise, AZMSHA 0202231 | Silver OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/16/1986 | Paisano Hydromet Corp LtdReported operatorPaisano Hydromet Corp LtdReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Pajarito Mining CompanySanta Cruz, AZMSHA 0202366 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/18/1988 | Pajarito Mining CompanyReported operatorPajarito Mining CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| P And J MineMaricopa, AZMSHA 0201517 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/08/1978 | P & J Mining CompanyReported operatorP & J Mining CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| PANTANOPima, AZNear TucsonMSHA 0201608 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/11/2000 | CalPortland CompanyReported operatorTaiheiyo Cement CorpReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Pantano Irvington RoadPima, AZMSHA 0202188 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/09/1984 | Ashton Company IncReported operatorNena Ashton; Larry E AshtonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Pantano MaterialsPima, AZMSHA 0201848 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/03/1992 | Pantano MaterialsReported operatorSchulte JosephReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Pantano MinePima, AZNear TucsonMSHA 0200109 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/31/2013 | Phoenix Brick YardReported operatorDonald CampbellReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Pantano PitPima, AZMSHA 0202240 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/10/1985 | G & A Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorAllen Toby & Bruce GreerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| ParadiseCoconino, AZNear MesaMSHA 0202811 | Dimension SandstoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/04/2007 | Levin Stone Company IncReported operatorPhilip N LevinReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Paradise Mine & Mill SitePinal, AZNear OracleMSHA 0203087 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/16/2005 | Buchanan Trucking & MiningReported operatorJohn C BuchananReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Parker PitLa Paz, AZMSHA 0201002 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/11/1989 | Shepardson EnterprisesReported operatorShepardson David SrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Parker Rock and SandLa Paz, AZNear ParkerMSHA 0203399 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/15/2019 | Parker Rock and SandReported operatorScott Biehl; Taylor EagleReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Pass Canyon PitMohave, AZNear Bullhead CityMSHA 0203070 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/09/2005 | McCormick Construction CompanyReported operatorMcCormick IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Patagonia PitSanta Cruz, AZNear MesaMSHA 0202176 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2018 | DM Engineering & ExcavatingReported operatorBrent C BowdonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| PAULDEN PITYavapai, AZMSHA 0202785 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/28/1999 | Mile Hi TransportReported operatorDustin HalliburtonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Paulden PitYavapai, AZNear PauldenMSHA 0203212 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2012 | Sunshine Concrete & Materials, IncReported operatorUNACEM Corp S A AReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| PAULDEN SAND & ROCKYavapai, AZMSHA 0201072 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/09/2001 | Paulden Sand & RockReported operatorFrances F DunbarReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Pay DirtMaricopa, AZMSHA 0202046 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/03/1984 | John O Clay Exploration IncReported operatorClay John OReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| PAYSTREAKYavapai, AZNear PrescottMSHA 0202627 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/26/2006 | Marra/Majestic-Paystreak PartnersReported operatorMarra Corp & Charles R Majestic IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| PC-1Maricopa, AZNear WickenburgMSHA 2902428 | Sand, Industrial NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/04/2014 | Bray Construction Inc.Reported operatorAndrew M BrayReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| PC#3Yavapai, AZNear Black Canyon CityMSHA 0203322 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/24/2014 | Bray Construction, IncReported operatorAndrew M BrayReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView 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.