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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM CAMC CLAIM #'S:48944THR48960Riverside, CAMSHA 0405305 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/10/2000 | California Calcium Carbonate IncReported operatorLee NewhouseReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| BloomfieldSonoma, CAMSHA 0402305 | Common ShaleSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/09/1982 | Piombo CorpReported operatorFelix H SiriReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bluebird Mine #1Trinity, CAMSHA 0404967 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/14/1990 | Ross MiningReported operatorRoss MiningReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Blue Eagle Lode MineKern, CANear kernMSHA 0404787 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/26/2021 | Blue Eagle Lode Mining Co.Reported operatorJohn C BurtonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| BLUE LAKESierra, CAMSHA 0405297 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/06/1998 | Tom HallisReported operatorHallis TomReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Blue Lake Pit And MillHumboldt, CAMSHA 0404052 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/20/1989 | Miller'S Backhoe & ExcavatingReported operatorRalph MillerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Blue LeadButte, CAMSHA 0404769 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/23/1994 | Nordic Industries IncReported operatorJens KarlshoejReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Blue Lead Gold MineNevada, CANear Grass ValleyMSHA 0405956 | Sand, CommonSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/19/2025 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Blue Lead MineNevada, CAMSHA 0403859 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 12/08/1989 | Jasper Construction Company IncReported operatorJasper Construction Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Blue Ledge MineEl Dorado, CAMSHA 0404283 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/12/1984 | Blue Ledge Mining CompanyReported operatorIgnatich Jerry & James WhitmoreReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Blue PlantYolo, CAMSHA 0404799 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/22/1993 | Teichert AggregatesReported operatorTeichert IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Blue Point MineYuba, CAMSHA 0404938 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/02/1994 | Micro-Gold EngineeringReported operatorGregory LewisReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| BLUE POINT MINEYuba, CAMSHA 0405433 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/12/2002 | Blue Point Rock ProductsReported operatorSteve Elder; Charles VertreesReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Blue Range Placer MineSierra, CAMSHA 0404727 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 12/05/1984 | Underground Placer AssociatesReported operatorUnderground Placer AssociatesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Blue Ridge QuarryMendocino, CANear HoplandMSHA 0405355 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/12/2025 | CalMat Co.Reported operatorVulcan Materials CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Blue RockNapa, CANear RutherfordMSHA 0405519 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/01/2012 | Don Wesner Inc.Reported operatorDon WesnerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| BLUE ROCK QUARRYLake, CAMSHA 0405296 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/30/1999 | Blue Rock QuarryReported operatorBob Ford; Rob FordReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| BLUE ROCK QUARRY IILake, CANear Lakeport, CAMSHA 0405404 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/22/2004 | Blue Rock QuarryReported operatorBob Ford; Rob FordReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bob Silva ExcavationSiskiyou, CAMSHA 0404408 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/09/1982 | Bob SilvaReported operatorSilva BobReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Boca QuarryNevada, CAMSHA 0404748 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/23/1991 | Hillsdale Rock CompanyReported operatorHenry Matoza JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bogart MaterialsGlenn, CANear OrlandMSHA 0405527 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/13/2003 | Bogart ConstructionReported operatorDale R (Doc) BogartReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bol PitSan Diego, CAMSHA 0404117 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/26/1979 | Bol Land Development CompanyReported operatorBol Land Development CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bonanza KingTrinity, CAMSHA 0404753 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/18/1986 | Jefferson State Exploration & Development CoReported operatorAloisi FredReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bonanza King MineSan Bernardino, CAMSHA 0404662 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/10/1984 | Weaco Resources LtdReported operatorBlack John-Steve RadvakReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| BondurantMariposa, CAMSHA 0404491 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/15/1981 | Grant Exploration LtdReported operatorCrocker F WayneReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bonny Doon QuarrySanta Cruz, CANear Davenport, CAMSHA 0400175 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/09/2010 | CemexReported operatorCemex S AReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bonny Doon Shale Pit And MillSanta Cruz, CAMSHA 0401188 | Common ShaleSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/23/1981 | Lone Star Industries IncReported operatorLone Star Industries IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bonny PitInyo, CAMSHA 0401094 | TalcSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/01/1983 | Pfizer IncReported operatorMinerals Technologies IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Boraxo MillInyo, CAMSHA 0401645 | Boron MineralsSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/01/1979 | American Borate CompanyReported operatorRoscorp Inc; American Borate CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Border PitSan Diego, CAMSHA 0404081 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/10/1988 | Nelson & SloanReported operatorJames NelsonReported 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.