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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebec QuarryKern, CAMSHA 0404355 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/25/1988 | National Cement Company Of California IncReported operatorVicat S AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lee Vining Aggregate PlantMono, CANear Lee ViningMSHA 0405234 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/13/2025 | Granite Construction CompanyReported operatorGranite Construction IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lehigh Permanente QuarrySanta Clara, CANear CupertinoMSHA 0400158 | CementSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/31/2013 | Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.Reported operatorHeidelberg Materials AGReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| LELAND ROCK MINEHumboldt, CANear FortunaMSHA 0405461 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/22/2005 | Rock & Gadberry GravelReported operatorLeland RockReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lemon Cove PlantTulare, CANear Lemon CoveMSHA 0401896 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/01/2018 | CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLCReported operatorCemex S AReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| L E Morrison Sand PlantSan Diego, CAMSHA 0404859 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/30/1992 | L E & Jean MorrisonReported operatorL E & Jean MorrisonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lenwood MaterialsSan Bernardino, CAMSHA 0404745 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/22/1991 | Lenwood MaterialsReported operatorCheever R JReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Leona QuarryAlameda, CAMSHA 0400113 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/04/1995 | Gallagher & Burk IncReported operatorGallagher Edwin J JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Leslie Salt And Chemical PlantSolano, CAMSHA 0404057 | Salt, Brine EvaporatedSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1982 | Leslie Salt CompanyReported operatorCargill IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Levy QuarriesRiverside, CAMSHA 0404224 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/01/1983 | Levy QuarriesReported operatorLevy QuarriesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Limo Rock RemediationVentura, CANear Santa PaulaMSHA 0405935 | Sand, CommonSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/02/2024 | MRC Rock & Sand, LLC.Reported operatorRoko Grbic; Mile GrbicReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lincoln Rock CompanyPlacer, CAMSHA 0404980 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/22/1992 | Lincoln Rock Company IncReported operatorBaker JackReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lincoln Rock QuarryPlacer, CAMSHA 0404267 | Crushed, Broken GraniteSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/18/1978 | James L Ferry & Son IncReported operatorFerry James L JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| LINDA DADIAN ESQAlpine, CANear DeltaMSHA 0405955 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 06/23/2021 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lind Marine IncorporatedSonoma, CANear PETALUMAMSHA 0405003 | ShellFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 06/12/2017 | Lind Marine IncorporatedReported operatorMichael Lind; Barbara LindReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lin W Ford QuarryMendocino, CAMSHA 0404685 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/30/1985 | Lin W Ford ConstructionReported operatorFord Lin WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| ListonRiverside, CAMSHA 0400557 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/01/1991 | California Portland Cement CompanyReported operatorTaiheiyo Cement CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Little MadPlacer, CAMSHA 0404806 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/26/1988 | American Jade & Gold CompanyReported operatorAxel HermanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| LittlerockLos Angeles, CANear PalmdaleMSHA 0404926 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/04/2020 | Granite Construction CompanyReported operatorGranite Construction IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Littlerock PlantLos Angeles, CANear LittlerockMSHA 0401690 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2026 | Holliday Rock Company IncReported operatorPenny J HollidayReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Little Sparkler MineKern, CAMSHA 0403709 | Uranium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/25/1980 | Great Lakes Chemical CorpReported operatorGreat Lakes Chemical CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Live Oak QuarrySanta Barbara, CANear BuelltonMSHA 0405831 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/23/2026 | Daniels Equipment Inc.Reported operatorMichael DanielsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Livermore Pit And MillAlameda, CAMSHA 0401718 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/31/1977 | California Rock & Gravel CompanyReported operatorG W JamiesonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Live Yankee No 2Sierra, CAMSHA 0404324 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/16/1979 | D C BrownReported operatorD C BrownReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lloyd MineCalaveras, CAMSHA 0404573 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/09/1982 | Malkuriam Natural Resources IncReported operatorMalkuriam Natural Resources IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lloyd MineCalaveras, CAMSHA 0404613 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/10/1983 | High Sierras Resource Management IncReported operatorAldrich Byron CReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lobo MineFresno, CAMSHA 0404335 | Tungsten OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/01/1981 | Washington MinersReported operatorWashington MinersReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Locke MineSierra, CAMSHA 0404439 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/03/1983 | Advance Mining IncReported operatorDel Prete AlReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Log Cabin MineMono, CAMSHA 0404328 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 11/09/1981 | United States Tile CompanyReported operatorSmith Ralph E JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| LOHRERSan Diego, CAMSHA 0405324 | GemstonesSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/13/1998 | Mesa MineralsReported operatorErickson Mike & George KolarReported 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.