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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
Modoc Mine Open PitInyo, CAMSHA 0404551Silver OreSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 12/13/1983Panamint Mining Co & Defense Resources CoReported operatorWayne DoughertyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Mojave QuarryKern, CAMSHA 0404350Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 11/02/1988California Portland Cement CompanyReported operatorCalmat CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Mokelumne Hill Pit And MillCalaveras, CAMSHA 0402084Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/04/1978George Reed IncReported operatorReed Family CompaniesReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Monarch QuarriesKern, CAMSHA 0404315Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 06/26/1985Monarch QuarriesReported operatorMonarch QuarriesReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Monarch QuarryKern, CANear TehachapiMSHA 0405749Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/16/2008Carlton Global Resources LLCReported operatorSelect Resources; Main Capital Partners LLCReported controllerProduction / employmentView source coverage →
MONATGUE PLANTSiskiyou, CAMSHA 0404679Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 04/11/2001Contractors Sand & Gravel Supply IncReported operatorEric Schoonmaker; Madelyn SchoonmakerReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Monetta BeeSiskiyou, CAMSHA 0404694Gold OreSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/24/1984Mitchell-ChristensenReported operatorMitchell-ChristensenReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Mongolian PitInyo, CAMSHA 0404264TalcSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1985Pfizer IncReported operatorMinerals Technologies IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Montague Rock ProductsSiskiyou, CAMSHA 0404729Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 04/07/1986Montague Rock ProductsReported operatorMontague Rock ProductsReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Montecito MillInyo, CAMSHA 0402871Tungsten OreFacilityAbandonedStatus date: 12/01/1978Montecito Mining CompanyReported operatorMontecito Mining CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Montezuma Sand & GravelTuolumne, CANear Jamestown, CAMSHA 0405165Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 03/13/2025Sierra Rock ProductsReported operatorJames D HatlerReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
MOORE QUARTZSierra, CAMSHA 0405295Gold OreUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 04/09/1997Eagle Mining & EngineeringReported operatorMale George E & Thomas W SmithReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Moreno Valley Sand & GravelRiverside, CAMSHA 0403648Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/05/1994Triangle Rock Products IncReported operatorVulcan Materials CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Morin & Morin ClaimsPlumas, CAMSHA 0404430Gold OreSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1982Seneca Mining & Developing CompanyReported operatorCrowe Lee LReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Morisson MineImperial, CAMSHA 0404368Gold OreSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 04/12/1982Mineral Management IncReported operatorMineral Management IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Morning Glory MineSierra, CAMSHA 0404311Gold OreUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 05/25/1982Morning Glory Gold MinesReported operatorMichael M MillerReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Morning Star MineSan Bernardino, CAMSHA 0404380Construction Sand and GravelUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 07/10/1984Vanderbilt Gold CorpReported operatorVanderbilt Gold CorpReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
MORNING STAR MINESan Bernardino, CAMSHA 0404791Gold OreSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/25/2000Vanderbilt Gold CorpReported operatorVanderbilt Gold CorpReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
MORONGO PLANTRiverside, CAMSHA 0404826Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/07/1997Triangle Rock Products IncReported operatorVulcan Materials CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Morris Sand PitContra Costa, CAMSHA 0401863Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 04/09/1981William G Mc Cullough CompanyReported operatorWilliam G Mc Cullough CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Morro Bay PlantSan Luis Obispo, CAMSHA 0403834Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 06/19/1979Pioneer Transit Mix IncReported operatorPioneer Transit Mix IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Morro Bay PlantSan Luis Obispo, CAMSHA 0404232CementSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 06/19/1979Pioneer Transit Mix IncReported operatorPioneer Transit Mix IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Morro Rock & SandSan Luis Obispo, CAMSHA 0401864Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 03/08/1996Morro Rock & Sand IncReported operatorKalin Edward F JrReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Mossdale Rd LathropSan Joaquin, CANear LathropMSHA 0405483Sand, Industrial NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/16/2003F T G Construction Materials IncReported operatorAnthony J AlegreReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
MOUNTAIN AGGREGATES MARIN FACILIEl Dorado, CAMSHA 0405376Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/05/2001Mountain Aggregates LlcReported operatorChuck Jeffries; Red EmmersonReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Mountain Gate Gravel QuarryPlacer, CAMSHA 0404253Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/09/1982Mountain Gate-Wacker CompanyReported operatorMountain Gate-Wacker CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
MOUNTAIN GATE LIMESTONE QUARRYShasta, CAMSHA 0404960Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/22/2001Stimpel Wiebelhaus AssociatesReported operatorRichard J StimpelReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Mountain Lily MineSan Diego, CANear Sunshine SummitMSHA 0405900GemstonesUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 01/01/2019RPL Mining Limited LLCReported operatorWilliam LarsonReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Mountain View Plant San Bernardino, CANear UplandMSHA 0401693Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 01/01/2014Holliday Rock Company IncReported operatorPenny J HollidayReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Mt Minerals MainTrinity, CAMSHA 0404476Gold OreSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/30/1982Seros MiningReported operatorSeros Nicholas JReported 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.