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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop QuarryFayette, IAMSHA 1300294 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/19/1979 | Fayette CountyReported operatorFayette County-IAReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| NORTHWEST MATERIALS, INC.Webster, IANear Fort DodgeMSHA 1301396 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/28/2015 | Northwest Materials IncReported operatorRobert WagnerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Oakland PlantPottawattamie, IAMSHA 1300910 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/19/1981 | G A Finley IncReported operatorG A FinleyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Oatman PitBuena Vista, IANear Storm LakeMSHA 1301118 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/31/2015 | Lundell Const Co IncReported operatorMark A LundellReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Obrien QuarryBuchanan, IAMSHA 1301739 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/07/1979 | O Brien Quarry CompanyReported operatorObrien Quarry CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Oden QuarryAppanoose, IANear CentervilleMSHA 1302280 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/04/2009 | Twin States Limestone LLCReported operatorPat L SwanReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Oelwein QuarryBuchanan, IAMSHA 1300054 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/1985 | Paul Niemann Construction CompanyReported operatorJames L NiemannReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Old Johnston Pit Polk, IANear JohnstonMSHA 1302366 | Sand, CommonSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/24/2010 | Hallett MaterialsReported operatorCRH PLCReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Old MineWebster, IAMSHA 1301717 | GypsumUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/30/1978 | United States Gypsum CompanyReported operatorUSG CorporationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Olin QuarryJones, IAMSHA 1300173 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/08/1985 | Wendling Quarries IncReported operatorManaco CorporationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ollie QuarryKeokuk, IAMSHA 1300064 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/29/1985 | Kaser CorpReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials Inc; Kaser CorporationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Olson PitScott, IAMSHA 1301713 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/06/1979 | Argo Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorCarpenter Louis LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Olson Sand PitFayette, IAMSHA 1301199 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/15/1978 | Paul Niemann Construction CompanyReported operatorJames L NiemannReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Oltmann QuarryButler, IAMSHA 1301743 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/1985 | Paul Niemann Construction CompanyReported operatorJames L NiemannReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| OMG Midwest ShopPolk, IANear Des MoinesMSHA 1302342 | Sand, Industrial NECFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 04/10/2017 | Hallett MaterialsReported operatorCRH PLCReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Ortmann QuarryLinn, IAMSHA 1301580 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/19/1978 | Wendling Quarries IncReported operatorWendling Quarries IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Osceola County PitsOsceola, IAMSHA 1301828 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/19/1982 | Osceola County Highway DepartmentReported operatorOsceola CountyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Osceola QuarryClarke, IAMSHA 1300198 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/11/1985 | Martin Marietta-Construction Aggregates DivisionReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Osceola ShopClarke, IAMSHA 1301358 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1985 | Martin Marietta-Construction Aggregates DivisionReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Osgood PitPalo Alto, IAMSHA 1301861 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | Palo Alto County Highway DepartmentReported operatorPalo Alto CountyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Oshers Sand And Gravel PitEmmet, IAMSHA 1301889 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/11/1979 | Oshers Flying ServiceReported operatorOshers Flying ServiceReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Oskaloosa QuarryMahaska, IAMSHA 1300067 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/14/1979 | Kaser CorpReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials Inc; Kaser CorporationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Osterdock QuarryClayton, IAMSHA 1300302 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/25/1980 | Kuhlman Construction CompanyReported operatorRick L Kuhlman; Reid E KuhlmanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Osterkamp Pit And PlantSioux, IAMSHA 1301075 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/10/1985 | Hymans Construction Company IncReported operatorDe Graaff NormanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Otley Mine #1Marion, IAMSHA 1301097 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/29/1981 | Otley Coal CompanyReported operatorBlom Fred & Larry VeldhuizenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Otter Creek QuarryJackson, IAMSHA 1301381 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/10/1985 | B L Anderson IncReported operatorB L Anderson IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Otto PitCalhoun, IAMSHA 1301974 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/20/1985 | Weaver Construction CompanyReported operatorJames W WeaverReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Packer PitCalhoun, IAMSHA 1301729 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/19/1982 | Calhoun County Highway DepartmentReported operatorCalhoun County-IaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Palo Alto County PitsPalo Alto, IAMSHA 1301862 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/19/1982 | Palo Alto County Highway DepartmentReported operatorPalo Alto CountyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Pape QuarryFayette, IAMSHA 1300293 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/10/1979 | Fayette CountyReported operatorFayette County-IAReported 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.