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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 PlantAda, IDMSHA 1001695 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/09/1987 | Intermountain Crushing IncReported operatorFloyd A PattersonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 1800 ChieftanBonneville, IDNear Idaho FallsMSHA 1002391 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/17/2026 | Idaho Construction and Excavation, LLCReported operatorTrevor Carr; Marcus Mickelsen; Michael Blu HogeReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 1A/1BGem, IDMSHA 1001970 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/03/2002 | Universal Construction IncReported operatorRichard StanderferReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 2004 Cedar Rapids Blaine, IDNear BellevueMSHA 1002099 | Sand, Industrial NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/27/2020 | Melgaard Construction Company Inc. Reported operatorJohn E Melgaard JrReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| #2154 WASH PLANTBonneville, IDMSHA 1000349 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/01/2001 | Monroc IncReported operatorU S Aggregate IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| #24 ScreenerTwin Falls, IDNear BuhlMSHA 1001927 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/01/2023 | Buhl Highway DistrictReported operatorCity Of Buhl-IdReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 2-Mile Pit And PlantShoshone, IDMSHA 1000374 | Crushed, Broken SandstoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/26/1979 | Zanetti Brothers IncReported operatorWilliam ZanettiReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 PitAda, IDMSHA 1000600 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/30/1989 | Nelson Sand & Gravel Company IncReported operatorDonald J NelsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 3804 CEC Screen PlantFremont, IDNear Idaho FallsMSHA 1002227 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/29/2015 | DePatco, Inc.Reported operatorCCI (Clyde Companies Inc)Reported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 45 PlantAda, IDMSHA 1001696 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/09/1987 | Intermountain Crushing IncReported operatorFloyd A PattersonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #4 MineIdaho, IDMSHA 1001533 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1983 | Sentinel Mines CorpReported operatorSentinel Mines CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 4 SQUAREShoshone, IDNear Murray, IDMSHA 1002048 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/18/2005 | MOPI, LLCReported operatorDavid Willey; Craig GetzloffReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 4TH OF JULYValley, IDMSHA 1001864 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/29/1997 | American Independence Mines & Minerals CompanyReported operatorWalker Jack & Conway IvyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 54 Inch Portable PlantCanyon, IDNear NampaMSHA 1002024 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/14/2004 | CAN-ADA Crushing & GravelReported operatorKevin L RowleyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 54 PlantAda, IDMSHA 1001697 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/09/1987 | Intermountain Crushing IncReported operatorFloyd A PattersonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 55 & Hill PitAda, IDMSHA 1001034 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/23/1992 | Idaho Sand & Gravel Company IncReported operatorParson Jack B CompaniesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 5 Spot MineIdaho, IDMSHA 1001462 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/15/1981 | Zain WilcoxReported operatorZain WilcoxReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 7406Twin Falls, IDNear TWIN FALLSMSHA 1001691 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/25/2013 | Gordon Paving Company Inc.Reported operatorBrian Hansen; Brandon HansenReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 7407Cassia, IDNear BurleyMSHA 1002139 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/25/2013 | Gordon Paving Company Inc.Reported operatorBrian Hansen; Brandon HansenReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 7470Twin Falls, IDNear Twin FallsMSHA 1001308 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/25/2013 | Gordon Paving Company Inc.Reported operatorBrian Hansen; Brandon HansenReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 7 Mile PitIdaho, IDMSHA 1001891 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/06/1994 | L Prince ConstructionReported operatorPrince LowellReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 7 MILE P. P.Lemhi, IDMSHA 1001980 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/26/2001 | 7 Mile S & GReported operatorRandy CappsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| AbellaBoise, IDMSHA 1001346 | Molybdenum OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/15/1981 | Roger Smith-Drilling IncReported operatorSmith RogerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| AbellaBoise, IDMSHA 1001416 | Molybdenum OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/15/1981 | Abella Resources LtdReported operatorRoberts J DReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| AbellaBoise, IDMSHA 1001417 | Molybdenum OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1980 | Mining Corp IncReported operatorNoranda IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Abie Welch Rock PitIdaho, IDMSHA 1001381 | Crushed, Broken TraprockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/28/1983 | Abie O WelchReported operatorAbie O WelchReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Accident ClaimShoshone, IDMSHA 1001547 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/29/1981 | Accident Claim-Placer GulchReported operatorAccident Claim-Placer GulchReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| ADAMS COUNTY PORTABLEAdams, IDNear CouncilMSHA 1001861 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/12/2002 | Adams County Road & BridgeReported operatorAdams County - IdReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Ada Sand And Gravel PitAda, IDMSHA 1000301 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/14/1980 | Ada Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorWardle P RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Addison PitTwin Falls, IDNear Twin FallsMSHA 1002151 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/2016 | Doug McCoy Construction IncReported operatorDoug A McCoyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView 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.