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Abandoned mines in California

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.

2,021 matching recordsMSHA snapshot · 2026-10-31

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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 locationMaterial / typeReported statusReported relationshipsAvailable history
FINLAY PORTABLERiverside, CANear finlayMSHA 0405493Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 01/29/2007Erik S Hostetter Sand & GravelReported operatorErik S HostetterReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Finney CutSierra, CAMSHA 0404664Gold OreUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 03/22/1984High Sierra Development IncReported operatorHigh Sierra Development IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Firestone MillInyo, CAMSHA 0403732Silver OreFacilityAbandonedStatus date: 07/17/1987Firestone Mining Industries IncReported operatorSullivan William TReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Fitch'S PitModoc, CAMSHA 0404424Crushed, Broken GraniteSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1982O'Hair Construction CompanyReported operatorO'Hair Robert HReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Five Bridges Aggregate PlantInyo, CANear BishopMSHA 0401869Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 03/31/2026Granite Construction CompanyReported operatorGranite Construction IncReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Fleming PitMonterey, CAMSHA 0400182Crushed, Broken GraniteSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/09/1982Los Laureles Granite CoReported operatorFleming Archer BReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Fletcher Ranch PitSolano, CAMSHA 0404426Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/09/1982Delta AssociatesReported operatorAndrews Frank JReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
FLOWING WELLSImperial, CAMSHA 0405115Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 01/10/2000Granite Construction CompanyReported operatorGranite Construction IncReported controllerProduction / employmentView source coverage →
Flowing Wells PitImperial, CAMSHA 0404308Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/20/1983Curtis Construction Co & M G Curtis Co IncReported operatorM G CurtisReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Flume House MineCalaveras, CAMSHA 0404466Gold OreUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 12/11/1989O'Hara Resources LtdReported operatorO'Hara Resources LtdReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
FNF Crushing 3San Bernardino, CANear AmboyMSHA 0202774Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 03/29/2023FNF Construction IncReported operatorMastec IncReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Fontana PlantSan Bernardino, CAMSHA 0404150Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/02/1996Livingston Graham/Blue Diamond MaterialsReported operatorHanson PLCReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
FONTANA ROCKSan Bernardino, CAMSHA 0405314Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/18/1997Fontana RockReported operatorChristi Johnson BulotReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Foothill PitEl Dorado, CAMSHA 0404033Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1982Foothill Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorFoothill Sand & Gravel CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Foothills PitCalaveras, CAMSHA 0400696Common Clays NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 03/17/1978Flintkote CompanyReported operatorCimenteries Cbr CementbedrijvenReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Forest Service Providence QuarryFresno, CAMSHA 0404306Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/23/1980Claude C Wood CompanyReported operatorEmery ConradReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Fort AnnAmador, CAMSHA 0404578Gold OreUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 08/09/1982Anderson & AssociatesReported operatorAnderson KennethReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Fort Cady QuarrySan Bernardino, CANear Newberry SpringsMSHA 0405626Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 01/01/2015CalMat CoReported operatorVulcan Materials CompanyReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Four Hills MineSierra, CAMSHA 0404406Gold OreUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1982Four Hills Mining CompanyReported operatorPederson LeroyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Four SquareSan Bernardino, CAMSHA 0404582Gold OreUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 08/27/1982Four Square Mine & Mill CompanyReported operatorHalverson R D & K P LancasterReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Four Square MillSan Bernardino, CAMSHA 0404583Gold OreFacilityAbandonedStatus date: 08/27/1982Four Square Mine & Mill CompanyReported operatorHalverson R D & K P LancasterReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
FOURTH STREET ROCK CRUSHERSan Bernardino, CANear San BernardinoMSHA 0401773Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/06/2002Fourth Street Rock Crusher IncReported operatorRRM Development Corporation; Mitsubishi CorpReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
FOX'S SAND & GRAVELTehama, CANear CorningMSHA 0402772Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/01/2006Fox'S Sand & GravelReported operatorRay D Kahle; Velma KahleReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Fraley Pit And MillShasta, CAMSHA 0404145Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/16/1979Dean Franks & Ed AxnerReported operatorDean Franks & Ed AxnerReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
FRANKLIN SAND PLANTButte, CANear CHICOMSHA 0405084Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/20/2019Franklin Construction IncReported operatorJohn H FranklinReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Frank Sam Mine (U S Pumice Mine)Mono, CANear Lee ViningMSHA 0404225PumiceSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/30/2023United States Pumice CompanyReported operatorElizabeth AndersonReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Frazell MillLake, CAMSHA 0401761Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/21/1991F M Frazell IncReported operatorFrazell F MReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Frazier MineVentura, CAMSHA 0404454Gold OreUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 07/09/1984Frazier Gold PartnersReported operatorGroves Edward-James FosterReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
FredericksburgAlpine, CANear MarkleevilleMSHA 0405970GraphiteSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 11/03/2023Tahoe Asphalt, inc.Reported operatorController not reportedReported controllerProduction / employmentView source coverage →
Fred Scott PlacerPlumas, CAMSHA 0404367Gold OreUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 11/09/1981Lucky Chance Mining Company IncReported operatorFrost LloydReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →

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Acquisition & reuse

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.

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Reclamation projects

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.

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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.