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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkader Sand PitClayton, IAMSHA 1300682 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/28/1979 | Kuhlman Construction CompanyReported operatorRick L Kuhlman; Reid E KuhlmanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Elkhorn/Otho QuarryWebster, IANear Fort DodgeMSHA 1300437 | GypsumSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/22/2025 | Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLCReported operatorKoch Industries IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Elkhorn/Otho QuarryWebster, IANear Fort DodgeMSHA 1302414 | GypsumSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/05/2018 | Reilly Construction Co., Inc.Reported operatorChris Reilly; Justin LechtenbergReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Elwood QuarryClinton, IAMSHA 1300105 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/09/1985 | Aggrecon CorpReported operatorJerry L KinkeadReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ely Colby Company Peat MossWinnebago, IAMSHA 1300468 | Misc. Nonmetallic Mnls. NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1982 | Eli Colby CompanyReported operatorColby John EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Emmetsburg PitPalo Alto, IANear EmmetsburgMSHA 1300620 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/10/2018 | Hallett MaterialsReported operatorCRH PLCReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Engelke PitO Brien, IAMSHA 1301585 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/15/1986 | Engelke GravelReported operatorEngelke JohnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ernst QuarryJohnson, IAMSHA 1301393 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/28/1979 | B L Anderson IncReported operatorB L Anderson IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| ERNST QUARRYJohnson, IAMSHA 1302238 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/10/2001 | River Products Company IncReported operatorThomas R ScottReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Essman Island Sand PitClayton, IAMSHA 1301357 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1985 | Swales Concrete IncReported operatorSwales Earl RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Estrem QuarryWinneshiek, IAMSHA 1301772 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/1985 | Roverud Construction IncReported operatorMDU Resources Group IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| E Winterset QuarryMadison, IAMSHA 1300164 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/11/1985 | Martin Marietta-Construction Aggregates DivisionReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Exira PitAudubon, IAMSHA 1302019 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/18/1989 | Hallett MaterialsReported operatorMid America Materials CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Extec Portable Screen PlantShelby, IANear JacksonvilleMSHA 1302333 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/31/2008 | Natural Materials, L.L.C.Reported operatorRon J Beach; Gary L WeihsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Eyerly QuarryMadison, IAMSHA 1301767 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/01/1985 | Gendler Stone Products Company IncReported operatorGendler Stone Products Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Fabtec Portable Screen PlantShelby, IANear HarlanMSHA 1302283 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/31/2008 | Natural Materials, L.L.C.Reported operatorRon J Beach; Gary L WeihsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Fairbank QuarryFayette, IAMSHA 1300139 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/1985 | Paul Niemann Construction CompanyReported operatorJames L NiemannReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Falck QuarryFayette, IAMSHA 1300144 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/29/1979 | Paul Niemann Construction CompanyReported operatorJames L NiemannReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| FassbinderClayton, IAMSHA 1300452 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/05/1981 | Kuhlman Construction CompanyReported operatorRick L Kuhlman; Reid E KuhlmanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Faught Clay PitCerro Gordo, IAMSHA 1301572 | Clay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/10/1978 | Northwestern States Portland Cement CompanyReported operatorJack MacNiderReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Fayette Stone QuarryFayette, IAMSHA 1300031 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/08/1979 | Paul Niemann Construction CompanyReported operatorJames L NiemannReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ferguson MineMarshall, IAMSHA 1301924 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 11/19/1984 | Martin Marietta CorpReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Fertile QuarryWorth, IAMSHA 1300127 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/09/1985 | Basic Materials CorpReported operatorManatts Enterprises; Cedar Valley CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Festina QuarryWinneshiek, IAMSHA 1301609 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/18/1985 | Bruening Rock Products IncReported operatorGreg BrueningReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Finn QuarryLinn, IAMSHA 1300403 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/28/1981 | Alpha Crushed Stone IncReported operatorB W CarpenterReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Finn QuarryJones, IAMSHA 1301366 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/10/1985 | B L Anderson IncReported operatorB L Anderson IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Finn Sand And Gravel DredgeJones, IAMSHA 1301376 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/28/1979 | B L Anderson IncReported operatorB L Anderson IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| FLEWELLING SAND & GRAVELWoodbury, IANear MovilleMSHA 1300768 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/27/2010 | Flewelling Sand & GravelReported operatorStanley Flewelling; Marvin FlewellingReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Floating DredgeScott, IAMSHA 1300655 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/29/1987 | Builders Sand & Cement CompanyReported operatorValley CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Foelske QuarryBremer, IAMSHA 1300130 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/1985 | Paul Niemann Construction CompanyReported operatorJames L NiemannReported 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.