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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARENGO PLANTMchenry, ILNear MarengoMSHA 1101137 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/20/2003 | Elmhurst-Chicago StoneReported operatorCharles Hammersmith JrReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Marengo PlantMchenry, ILMSHA 1102260 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/27/1985 | Road Materials CorpReported operatorE M Melahn Construction Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Marengo QuarryMchenry, ILMSHA 1102949 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/26/1996 | O'Leary Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorO'Leary MichaelReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Marion #2 Slurry PitWilliamson, ILNear Johnston CityMSHA 1102884 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/09/2010 | Mid-Continental Fuels IncReported operatorGloria SickmeierReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Marissa MineWashington, ILNear MarissaMSHA 1102440 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 12/18/2000 | Peabody Coal CompanyReported operatorPatriot Coal CorporationReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Markgraf Materials CompanyAlexander, ILMSHA 1102591 | Misc. Nonmetallic Mnls. NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/01/1986 | Markgraf Materials CompanyReported operatorAlbert E MarkgrafReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Markham Peat PitWhiteside, ILMSHA 1100838 | Misc. Nonmetallic Mnls. NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1982 | Markman Peat Company IncReported operatorMarkman Peat Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Marquis KPI Wash PlantPutnam, ILNear HennepinMSHA 1103307 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/07/2023 | Marquis Concrete & StoneReported operatorMark MarquisReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Materialite Pit And MillLa Salle, ILMSHA 1100485 | Common ShaleSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/21/1978 | Material Service CorpReported operatorHeidelberg Materials AGReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mattoon Sand & Gravel CompanyColes, ILNear Etna, ILMSHA 1101163 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/06/2008 | Mattoon Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorGreg Kabbes; Richard KabbesReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Maverick PlantMontgomery, ILNear HillsboroMSHA 1103216 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 11/23/2010 | Patton Processing LLCReported operatorCoalfield Transport Inc; Foresight Energy/ Murray EnergyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Mc Call Portable Plant #1Ford, ILMSHA 1101905 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/14/1993 | Gibson Materials CompanyReported operatorTucker TomReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mc Casland Sand & GravelBond, ILMSHA 1101165 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/04/1983 | Mc Casland Sand & GravelReported operatorMc Casland Sand & GravelReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mc Clure QuarriesMcdonough, ILNear ColchesterMSHA 1100116 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/14/2006 | West Central Materials, Inc.Reported operatorRonald W RappReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| McCook Lime PlantCook, ILNear McCookMSHA 1100227 | LimeFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/06/2003 | Vulcan Constr. Materials, L.P.Reported operatorVulcan Materials CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| MCCOOK QUARRY TUNNEL PROJECTCook, ILMSHA 1103004 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/20/1998 | American Mine Services IncReported operatorAmerican Contract Miners IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| McCook YardsCook, ILNear willow springsMSHA 1103220 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/19/2010 | Walsh ConstructionReported operatorDan WalshReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| McDowell QuarryLivingston, ILNear PontiacMSHA 1100030 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/14/2005 | Valley View Industries, Inc.Reported operatorRichard F HatzerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Mc Dowell Sand & ExcavatingHenry, ILMSHA 1102733 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/13/1983 | Mc Dowell Sand & ExcavatingReported operatorMc Dowell Sand & ExcavatingReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mc Dowell Sand & GravelLivingston, ILMSHA 1102807 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/17/1985 | Vulcan Materials CompanyReported operatorVulcan Materials CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mc Graw Pit #14Kane, ILMSHA 1102027 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/06/1988 | Meyer Material CompanyReported operatorAmrize LtdReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| McGuire PitMchenry, ILNear HarvardMSHA 1103244 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/2013 | McGuire Aggregates, Inc.Reported operatorCurran Contracting CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Mc Knight PitPeoria, ILMSHA 1102787 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/05/1990 | R A Cullinan & Son IncReported operatorMichael N Cullinan; James P BrunerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mc Mahon Quarry Plant #8Whiteside, ILMSHA 1102063 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1985 | Moline Consumers CompanyReported operatorRiverstone GroupReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mc Nay SandAdams, ILMSHA 1102840 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/15/1987 | Adams Stone & Materials IncReported operatorJerry McNayReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mc Queen MinePike, ILMSHA 1102565 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/17/1983 | Al'S Ready Mix IncReported operatorWhewell AlbertReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mecco StripKnox, ILNear VictoriaMSHA 1100603 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/12/1982 | Midland Coal CompanyReported operatorAsarco IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Meister Pit & MillLivingston, ILMSHA 1102809 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/16/1988 | Hanley Construction IncReported operatorHanley Ronald NReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mercer County Stone & CoalMercer, ILMSHA 1100120 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/02/1990 | Mercer County Stone & CoalReported operatorMercer County Stone & CoalReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Merryman AggregatesMchenry, ILNear Crystal LakeMSHA 1103202 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/07/2013 | Merryman Aggregates LLCReported operatorTom MerrymanReported 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.