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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACMAR PORTABLEAmador, CAMSHA 0405208 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/16/1997 | Jacmar Communications Construction IncReported operatorWilcox Jack LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jacmar QuarryTuolumne, CAMSHA 0404987 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/05/1994 | Jacmar Communications Construction IncReported operatorWilcox Jack LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| JaCore Aggregates LLCSan Bernardino, CANear HesperiaMSHA 0405598 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/24/2007 | JaCore Aggregates LLCReported operatorHi-Grade Materials Company; Jason CourvilleReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| JAMACHA QUARRYSan Diego, CANear LAKESIDE, CAMSHA 0400135 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/01/2025 | Superior Ready Mix Concrete L.P.Reported operatorVulcan Materials CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| James Francis Contractor IncorporatedKern, CAMSHA 0405196 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/18/1994 | James Francis Contractor IncReported operatorFrancis JamesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| James Road PitKern, CAMSHA 0401751 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/03/1989 | Granite Construction CompanyReported operatorGranite Construction IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| James Road Pit & MillKern, CAMSHA 0401830 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/05/1988 | Kern Rock CompanyReported operatorHanson PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jamestown MineTuolumne, CAMSHA 0404695 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/03/1994 | Sonora Mining CorpReported operatorSonora Gold CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| James Venture Corp.Butte, CANear OrovilleMSHA 0405562 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/15/2005 | James Venture Corp.Reported operatorRandy HowarthReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Jawbone CanyonKern, CAMSHA 0405119 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/13/1993 | Desert Colors Enterprises IncReported operatorEverett WayneReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| JC-1Humboldt, CANear MckinleyvilleMSHA 0405978 | Sand, CommonSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/19/2025 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| JC FRENCHHumboldt, CANear GarbervilleMSHA 0405957 | Cobalt OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/20/2022 | JC FRENCH EXCAVATIONReported operatorJustin W FrenchReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Jeremiah-Randell #1Butte, CAMSHA 0404433 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 06/16/1982 | H-D-M IndustriesReported operatorSimms Walter PReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jess Valley MineModoc, CAMSHA 0404868 | Misc. Nonmetallic Mnls. NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/16/1987 | Radel IncReported operatorRadel IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| JimenezImperial, CANear OcotilloMSHA 0405516 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2009 | Granite Construction CompanyReported operatorGranite Construction IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Jim Hewitt GraniteTulare, CAMSHA 0405182 | Crushed, Broken GraniteSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/19/1992 | Jim Hewitt GraniteReported operatorHewitt JimReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| J & J TopsoilRiverside, CAMSHA 0405145 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/04/1993 | J & J TopsoilReported operatorRainey Robert & Jay SmithReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| JOE 5 PITSan Benito, CANear CoalingaMSHA 0402550 | AsbestosSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/05/2002 | Kcac IncReported operatorWilbur-Ellis CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| John Tynes PitEl Dorado, CAMSHA 0404032 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/23/1985 | John TynesReported operatorJohn TynesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| JOHN W. HERTZIGCalaveras, CANear mokelumne hillMSHA 0401961 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/27/2009 | John W HertzigReported operatorJohn W HertzigReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Joiner PortableModoc, CANear LookoutMSHA 0405437 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/10/2010 | Joiner Construction IncReported operatorCraig W JoinerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Joiner Portable #2Modoc, CANear LookoutMSHA 0405634 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/01/2020 | Joiner Construction IncReported operatorCraig W JoinerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Juaro Canyon QuarryRiverside, CAMSHA 0404452 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/07/1985 | L S Hawley CorpReported operatorL D HawleyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| JuliaFresno, CANear TollhouseMSHA 0405841 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/27/2012 | Mein Lieben Mines IncReported operatorRay B Long; Julia GarciaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Junction BarPlacer, CAMSHA 0404449 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/16/1984 | Century 21 IncReported operatorPotter LowellReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| J W Sand & MaterialsRiverside, CAMSHA 0405195 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/31/1993 | J W Sand & Materials IncReported operatorWeir James FReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| K-1 PITSan Bernardino, CAMSHA 0405183 | TalcSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/24/1999 | Caltalc IncReported operatorFoss HaroldReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Kagel CynLos Angeles, CANear Lake View TerraceMSHA 0405548 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/03/2006 | O & B Equipment IncorporatedReported operatorBobby M JohnsonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Kapusta Pit And MillShasta, CAMSHA 0404143 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/08/1984 | Kapusta Sand & GravelReported operatorKapusta Vernon JReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Karwaski Portable CrusherDel Norte, CAMSHA 0404323 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/09/1982 | Karwaski AggregatesReported operatorKarwaski AggregatesReported 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.