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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
SPANISH CREEK SAND & GRAVELPlumas, CANear spanish creekMSHA 0401667Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/30/2005Chatfield Ranch LlcReported operatorDaniel N Smith; Stanley C YoungReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Speciality Sand PlantVentura, CANear Simi ValleyMSHA 0405134Sand, Industrial NECFacilityAbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2010P W Gillibrand CompanyReported operatorCeline L Gillibrand TrustReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Spence Ranch MillCalaveras, CAMSHA 0403994Gold OreSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 02/03/1978William SpenceReported operatorWilliam SpenceReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
SPERKERT PITYuba, CAMSHA 0404288Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 04/16/1999Linda Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorWood Robert GReported controllerProduction / employmentView source coverage →
SPRECKELS LIMESTONE&AGGREGATE PREl Dorado, CAMSHA 0400038Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/17/2001Limestone Products Company IncReported operatorHolly Sugar CorpReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Spreckels Limestone & Aggregate ProductsEl Dorado, CAMSHA 0400104Crushed, Broken Limestone NECFacilityAbandonedStatus date: 03/25/1991Limestone Products Company IncReported operatorSpreckels Industries IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Squantum MineMariposa, CAMSHA 0404397Gold OreUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 05/08/1981Mono Camp CompanyReported operatorMono Camp CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
SrmpSan Diego, CAMSHA 0405010Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 03/12/1990Sorrento Ready Mix IncReported operatorHenry F HunteReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Stagecoach QuarryMendocino, CAMSHA 0405089Crushed, Broken SandstoneSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/05/1994Stagecoach Village IncReported operatorFolkes JudyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Standard HillKern, CAMSHA 0404696Gold OreUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 01/31/1985Shell Mining CompanyReported operatorShell Oil CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Standard HillKern, CAMSHA 0404879Gold OreSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/18/1989Target Construction CompanyReported operatorJeff E FegertReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Standard HillKern, CAMSHA 0404883Gold OreSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 02/21/1991Gull Operations IncReported operatorGull Mining CorpReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
STANDARD HILL MINEKern, CANear kernMSHA 0404912Gold OreSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/14/1999Billiton Minerals U S AReported operatorShell Oil CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Standard Sand Sales IncorporatedSan Bernardino, CAMSHA 0404854Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 02/10/1988Standard Sand Sales IncReported operatorStandard Sand Sales IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Standish PitLassen, CAMSHA 0401028Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1982Lassen County Road DeptReported operatorLassen County-CaReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Stanley MineSan Bernardino, CAMSHA 0402173Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/10/1978Hi Desert Concrete Products IncReported operatorWade EllisReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
StarOrange, CANear AnaheimMSHA 0401880Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 01/15/2005Robertson's Ready Mix, Ltd.Reported operatorRRM Development Corporation; Mitsubishi CorpReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Star KingTuolumne, CAMSHA 0404882Gold OreUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 07/11/1989Star King Mining CompanyReported operatorStar King Mining CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Stark PitKern, CAMSHA 0404874Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 11/22/1989Best MaterialsReported operatorBertrand George A JrReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
STEINHOFF & MOODY HEAVY EQUIPSiskiyou, CAMSHA 0405484Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2001Steinhoff & Moody Heavy EquipmentReported operatorEd Steinhoff; Walt MoodyReported controllerSafety recordsView source coverage →
Stevens PitYolo, CAMSHA 0401525Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 06/05/1981Yolo County Public Works DeptReported operatorYolo County Public Works DeptReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Stewart Lithia MineSan Diego, CAMSHA 0404486GemstonesUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 07/02/1992Millennium IncReported operatorBlue J F SheppardReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Stewart MinePlacer, CAMSHA 0405077Gold OreUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 08/20/1990Jval IncReported operatorMorey P GReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Stillwater Gravel PitShasta, CAMSHA 0403816Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/26/1985Stillwater Gravel CompanyReported operatorStillwater Gravel CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Stinky Rock & SandVentura, CAMSHA 0404533Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/08/1984Stinky Rock & SandReported operatorStinky Rock & SandReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
STOCKTON MILLSan Joaquin, CANear StocktonMSHA 0405102Crushed, Broken Limestone NECFacilityAbandonedStatus date: 08/19/2003Chemical Lime Company Of ArizonaReported operatorLhoist GroupReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Stonehammer MineSan Bernardino, CAMSHA 0403767GemstonesSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 06/15/1981Stonehammer TurquoiseReported operatorStonehammer TurquoiseReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Stoner Sand PitContra Costa, CAMSHA 0405032Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 06/01/1994F T G Construction Materials IncReported operatorAnthony J AlegreReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Stones Pit And MillShasta, CAMSHA 0404142Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/09/1982Stones Sand & GravelReported operatorStones Sand & GravelReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Stony Creek/Gilmore PlantGlenn, CANear Hamilton CityMSHA 0401824Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 04/17/2024Baldwin Contracting Co dba Knife Rvr CnstReported operatorKnife River CorporationReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView 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.