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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones QuarryAppanoose, IANear CentervilleMSHA 1302291 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/08/2006 | Eagle Limestone Quarries, Inc.Reported operatorDoug BaileyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| J-Plant (Portable)Des Moines, IANear BurlingtonMSHA 1301514 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/01/2008 | Cessford Construction CoReported operatorCRH PLCReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Jude Coal IncMarion, IANear BusseyMSHA 1300375 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/13/1994 | Jude Coal CompanyReported operatorFall William W & Dan GReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| K And S QuarryPottawattamie, IAMSHA 1300213 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/11/1985 | Schildberg Construction Company IncReported operatorMark SchildbergReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Karr Sand And GravelBenton, IAMSHA 1301906 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/31/1986 | Karr Sand & GravelReported operatorKarr Sand & GravelReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kemp QuarryDubuque, IAMSHA 1301869 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/25/1985 | River City Stone IncReported operatorDon IversonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kendallville QuarryWinneshiek, IAMSHA 1300159 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/1985 | Roverud Construction IncReported operatorMDU Resources Group IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kennedy QuarryDubuque, IAMSHA 1301993 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/03/1985 | Tschiggfrie Stone CompanyReported operatorEdward D TschiggfrieReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kenyon QuarryMarshall, IAMSHA 1301416 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/11/1979 | Martin Marietta AggregatesReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Keokuk Contractors SandpitLee, IAMSHA 1302020 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/10/1988 | Keokuk Contractors IncReported operatorKeokuk Contractors IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Keota QuarryWashington, IAMSHA 1300196 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/29/1985 | River Products Company IncReported operatorThomas R ScottReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Keswick QuarryKeokuk, IAMSHA 1300066 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/29/1985 | Kaser CorpReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials Inc; Kaser CorporationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| KESWICK SHOPPolk, IAMSHA 1302049 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/25/2000 | Martin Marietta Aggregates Of Southern Iowa IncReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Kilburg QuarryJackson, IAMSHA 1301756 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/08/1979 | B L Anderson IncReported operatorB L Anderson IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kiler QuarryBuchanan, IAMSHA 1301394 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/19/1978 | B L Anderson IncReported operatorB L Anderson IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Killam Or Bainbridge PitCherokee, IAMSHA 1301879 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/19/1982 | Cherokee County Highway DepartmentReported operatorCherokee County-IAReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| King QuarryClinton, IAMSHA 1300102 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/09/1985 | Aggrecon CorpReported operatorJerry L KinkeadReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kinney QuarryHenry, IAMSHA 1301229 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/28/1985 | Aggrecon CorpReported operatorJerry L KinkeadReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kirchbaum PitHancock, IAMSHA 1301730 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/20/1985 | Weaver Construction CompanyReported operatorJames W WeaverReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kirk Clay PitCerro Gordo, IAMSHA 1301571 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/10/1978 | Northwestern States Portland Cement CompanyReported operatorJack MacNiderReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Klein-Richardsville QuarryDubuque, IAMSHA 1301525 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/03/1985 | Tschiggfrie Stone CompanyReported operatorEdward D TschiggfrieReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Klemme PitHancock, IAMSHA 1301043 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/07/1979 | Hancock County Highway DepartmentReported operatorHancock CountyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| KNAAK SANDWapello, IANear EldonMSHA 1302194 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/04/2002 | Knaak SandReported operatorJames KnaakReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Knapp Sand PitJones, IAMSHA 1301374 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/29/1985 | B L Anderson IncReported operatorB L Anderson IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Knief Pit & PlantCrawford, IAMSHA 1301784 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/26/1978 | Hallett Construction CompanyReported operatorHallett Construction CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Knife River Portable Plant #1Woodbury, IANear StratfordMSHA 1302152 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/08/2013 | Knife River North CentralReported operatorKnife River CorporationReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Knife River Portable Plant #2Woodbury, IANear DecorahMSHA 1302184 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/27/2011 | Knife River Midwest LLCReported operatorMDU Resources Group IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Knife River Screen Plant #1Woodbury, IANear DecorahMSHA 1302288 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/27/2011 | Knife River Midwest LLCReported operatorMDU Resources Group IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Knife River Stripping CrewWoodbury, IANear DecorahMSHA 1302361 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/27/2011 | Knife River Midwest Reported operatorMDU Resources Group IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Knife River Wash Plant #2Woodbury, IANear DecorahMSHA 1302289 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/27/2011 | Knife River Midwest LLCReported operatorMDU Resources Group IncReported 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.