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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Daniel Screening PlantWashington, IDNear WeiserMSHA 1001876 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/01/2003 | Mc Daniel ConstructionReported operatorJack P McDanielReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Mc Donald PitBonner, IDMSHA 1001745 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 01/29/1990 | Mc Donald Logging CompanyReported operatorMc Donald RonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mcgrain PitBonneville, IDMSHA 1001445 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/12/1980 | Bonneville County Road & Bridge DepartmentReported operatorBonneville County Road & Bridge DepartmentReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mc Gregor PitNez Perce, IDMSHA 1001376 | Crushed, Broken TraprockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/08/1980 | De Atley Company IncReported operatorEucon CorporationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mc Laughlin PitIdaho, IDMSHA 1001384 | Crushed, Broken TraprockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/04/1980 | Camas Gravel CompanyReported operatorBernie Kaschmitter; Tim KaschmitterReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Meckel Mining Portable Rock CrusherValley, IDNear MCCALLMSHA 1002001 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/25/2024 | Meckel Mining, Inc.Reported operatorClint MeckelReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Meckel Mining Wash PlantValley, IDNear McCallMSHA 1002002 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/25/2024 | Meckel Mining, Inc.Reported operatorClint MeckelReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Meridian PitAda, IDMSHA 1001446 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/17/1983 | Boise Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorTerry Mc Entee; Pat Mc EnteeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Merrill PitPower, IDNear PocatelloMSHA 1001269 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/05/2020 | J K Merrill & Sons, Inc.Reported operatorLloyd G MerrillReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Metron Gold MineLemhi, IDMSHA 1001811 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/15/1988 | Metron Resources IncReported operatorMetron Resources IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Miclasil Mine & MillLatah, IDMSHA 1000068 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/08/1980 | Clayburn Industries LtdReported operatorScott SimplotReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Middle Fork PlacerElmore, IDMSHA 1001764 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/20/1987 | Orogrande Gold IncReported operatorVon Kleist RobertReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| MIDDLE MT. QUARRIESCassia, IDNear OakleyMSHA 1001999 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/05/2002 | Snake River QuartziteReported operatorLarry P ScrivanichReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Midvale Sand & GravelWashington, IDNear MIDVALEMSHA 1001398 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/04/2025 | Midvale Sand & GravelReported operatorShannon L WilliamsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| MIKE'S SAND & GRAVEL, INC.Ada, IDMSHA 1001885 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/26/1998 | Mike'S Sand & Gravel IncReported operator(Paul) Mike MulchayReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| MillCanyon, IDNear MeridianMSHA 1001777 | Misc. Nonmetallic Mnls. NECFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 01/09/2009 | Clayton's Calcium IncReported operatorTodd G ClaytonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Mill Creek ProjectCuster, IDMSHA 1001236 | FluorsparUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/26/1979 | Domestic Power Development CompanyReported operatorDomestic Power Development CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Miller Mountain No 1Boise, IDMSHA 1001369 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/12/1979 | Miller Mountain MineReported operatorMiller Mountain MineReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Miller PitBingham, IDMSHA 1001374 | Crushed, Broken SandstoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/08/1984 | Tiger Asphalt IncReported operatorGale LimReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mill QuartzIdaho, IDMSHA 1001556 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1983 | Alfred A ReedReported operatorAlfred A ReedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mini Moore MineBlaine, IDNear sun valleyMSHA 1002057 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/17/2010 | KB Grading & Excavation IncReported operatorKarl T BonarReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Minnie Moore Mine & MillBlaine, IDMSHA 1001499 | Silver OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 06/01/1981 | C & D ConstructionReported operatorC & D ConstructionReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mission Creek LimestoneNez Perce, IDMSHA 1000062 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/22/1986 | Nez Perce Tribal Enterprise SystemReported operatorNez Perce Indian TribeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mission Creek QuarryNez Perce, IDMSHA 1001803 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/10/1993 | Nez Perce Tribal Limestone EnterpriseReported operatorNez Perce Indian TribeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Missouri MineBoise, IDMSHA 1000774 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 06/07/1982 | Mobil Energy & MiningReported operatorKolodny VictorReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| M&M China LodeElmore, IDNear AtlantaMSHA 1002248 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/22/2014 | Machinery Operations & Excavation Co. (M.O.E. Co.)Reported operatorJerry Lee InamaReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| M&M RockIdaho, IDNear KooskiaMSHA 1002348 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/19/2024 | M&M Enterprises LLCReported operatorCody G Miller; Levi G MillerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Moen PitKootenai, IDMSHA 1001022 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/29/1988 | Inland Asphalt CompanyReported operatorCRH PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Monarca MineOwyhee, IDMSHA 1001521 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/22/1988 | Gary PeckReported operatorPeck Gary & John Mc DanielReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Monarch MineShoshone, IDMSHA 1000428 | Lead-Zinc OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 02/08/1978 | Silverado Mines IncReported operatorSilverado Mines IncReported 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.