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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KPI/JCI P181944Power, IDNear PocatelloMSHA 1002183 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2025 | SunrocReported operatorCCI (Clyde Companies Inc)Reported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Kt-110-SKootenai, IDMSHA 1001353 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/06/1979 | Grant Construction CompanyReported operatorGrant JayReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kuna PitAda, IDMSHA 1000890 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/22/1978 | Ada County Highway DistrictReported operatorAda County-IdReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lacey Rock & GravelGem, IDNear CambridgeMSHA 1002062 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/10/2024 | Lacey Rock & GravelReported operatorArthur James LaceyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lake Fork County PitValley, IDMSHA 1001400 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/01/1980 | Rambo Crushing CompanyReported operatorTimothy B RamboReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lake Fork PitValley, IDNear McCallMSHA 1002098 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/11/2009 | Clearwater Concrete IncReported operatorJeanne M (Seubert) McDonoughReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lake Highway Pit ShopKootenai, IDMSHA 1000922 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1982 | Lakes Highway DistrictReported operatorLakes Highway DistrictReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lane PitKootenai, IDMSHA 1000928 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/06/1979 | East Side Highway DistrictReported operatorEast Side Highway DistrictReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lanes CreekCaribou, IDMSHA 1001830 | Phosphate RockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/14/1989 | Conda Mining IncReported operatorWashington Group International IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lanes Creek MineCaribou, IDMSHA 1001361 | Phosphate RockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/14/1989 | Alumet CompanyReported operatorNational Intergroup Inc & Southwire CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lead HillLemhi, IDMSHA 1001040 | Lead-Zinc OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/06/1978 | Monida Nuclear Fuel & Silver MineReported operatorMonida Nuclear Fuel & Silver MineReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lewiston Hill Quarry 102Nez Perce, IDMSHA 1001484 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1982 | Nez Perce County Road Bridge DepartmentReported operatorNez Perce CountyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Limbaugh PortablePayette, IDNear FruitlandMSHA 1002136 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/30/2011 | Limbaugh Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorJohn L LimbaughReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| LIME MT. QUARRYIdaho, IDMSHA 1001725 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/01/2000 | Idaho LimeReported operatorEvan Hall; Margaret Hall; Vern W Hall; Ida L HallReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Lincoln County PitLincoln, IDMSHA 1001303 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/07/1979 | Twin Falls Construction Company IncReported operatorDuane S SchrankReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lish PitBannock, IDNear Lava Hot SpringsMSHA 1002246 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/10/2023 | KT Sand & Gravel, llcReported operatorKit H TillotsonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Little Mallard Creek PlacerIdaho, IDMSHA 1001628 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/26/1985 | Black Sands Mining CompanyReported operatorJones MarkReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Little Moose MineIdaho, IDMSHA 1000678 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 06/16/1982 | Little Moose ConsolidatedReported operatorLittle Moose ConsolidatedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| LJ PlantTwin Falls, IDNear HollisterMSHA 1002038 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/17/2012 | Tri-C IncReported operatorRonald G ClarkReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Llorain Lode #1Idaho, IDMSHA 1000976 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/03/1985 | Micro Gold #2 PartnershipReported operatorGray George & DaveReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| L & M PortableCaribou, IDNear GraceMSHA 1002309 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/21/2019 | L & M Farm Industries IncReported operatorLaef WallinReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lolo PlacerClearwater, IDMSHA 1001463 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/28/1986 | Lucky Seven Mining CorpReported operatorCollette WilliamReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lone PineIdaho, IDMSHA 1001421 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/31/1983 | Lone PineReported operatorLowry Robert RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lone Pine MineIdaho, IDMSHA 1001351 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/08/1983 | Global Development Corporation InternationalReported operatorStanislaw StrzeleckiReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Longhair Mine No 1Gem, IDMSHA 1001319 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/12/1980 | Joe VaitkevickReported operatorVaitkevick JoeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Longhair Mine No 2Gem, IDMSHA 1001320 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/12/1980 | Joe VaitkevickReported operatorVaitkevick JoeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lost CabinShoshone, IDMSHA 1001334 | Lead-Zinc OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/09/1982 | Silver Baron Mining CompanyReported operatorLyons GordonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lost IrishmanIdaho, IDMSHA 1001526 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 06/03/1985 | Lost Irishman Mining CompanyReported operatorBunnell Terrie & C L Mc LaughlinReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lost Lake MineAdams, IDMSHA 1001472 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/01/1980 | C G Donoho & Son Construction CompanyReported operatorJerry L DonohoReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lost MindBoise, IDNear CentervilleMSHA 1002224 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/05/2013 | Redneck Mining AssociatesReported operatorGary R Hileman Jr; Rodney BooneReported 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.