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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberson QuarryStory, IAMSHA 1301500 | Crushed, Broken TraprockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/29/1978 | Martin Marietta AggregatesReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Robins QuarryLinn, IAMSHA 1300003 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/10/1985 | B L Anderson IncReported operatorB L Anderson IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Robins ShopLinn, IANear RobinsMSHA 1302067 | Misc. Metal Ore NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/10/2018 | Wendling Quarries IncReported operatorManaco CorporationReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rockford PitFloyd, IAMSHA 1301350 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/1985 | Greene Limestone CompanyReported operatorAllied Manatts Group LLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rockford Pit And PlantFloyd, IAMSHA 1300350 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/14/1979 | Rockford Brick & Tile Company IncReported operatorRockford Brick & Tile Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rodney PitMonona, IAMSHA 1301103 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/12/1986 | Peters Construction CompanyReported operatorBill L PetersReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rogers Rock & Sand Jones, IANear AnamosaMSHA 1302474 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/25/2018 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rome Sand & Gravel PitHenry, IAMSHA 1300754 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/16/1979 | Medusa Aggregates CompanyReported operatorCrane CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rose Spur Quarry And MillDubuque, IAMSHA 1300022 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/17/1987 | Dubuque Stone Prodcts Co-Div/Spahn & Rose LumberReported operatorSpahn & Rose Lumber CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ross PitDallas, IAMSHA 1301948 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/16/1981 | Weaver Construction CompanyReported operatorJames W WeaverReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rossville QuarryAllamakee, IAMSHA 1300385 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/17/1985 | Cooney Construction CompanyReported operatorSchulze Leland FReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rowan QuarryJackson, IAMSHA 1301379 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/09/1985 | Aggrecon CorpReported operatorJerry L KinkeadReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rud QuarryAllamakee, IAMSHA 1301269 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/1985 | Roverud Construction IncReported operatorMDU Resources Group IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Russels Sand And Gravel PitJohnson, IAMSHA 1301908 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/03/1980 | Russells Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorRussells Sand & Gravel CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rutland PitHumboldt, IAMSHA 1301613 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/20/1985 | Welp & Mc Carten IncReported operatorJames W WeaverReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| S04 PlantWebster, IANear Ft. DodgeMSHA 1302252 | GypsumFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 03/11/2003 | Calcium Products Inc.Reported operatorHBM Holdings CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Sac City PitSac, IAMSHA 1301903 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/17/1986 | Hosteng Concrete & Gravel IncReported operatorHosteng DonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sac County PitsSac, IAMSHA 1301875 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/19/1982 | Sac County Highway DepartmentReported operatorSac CountyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sand & Gravel Plant #1Linn, IAMSHA 1302064 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/29/1994 | Vulcan Materials CompanyReported operatorVulcan Materials CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| SAND PLANTJones, IANear AnamosaMSHA 1302249 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/10/2023 | Weber Stone Company IncReported operatorMichael DeutmeyerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Saratoga QuarryHoward, IAMSHA 1300400 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/28/1979 | Welp & Mc Carten IncReported operatorJames W WeaverReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sassman's PitClay, IANear DickensMSHA 1302458 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/10/2023 | Abel Drainage & Excavating, IncReported operatorCorley Abel; Clark AbelReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Sauser Sand PitDubuque, IAMSHA 1301735 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/03/1985 | Dyersville Ready Mix IncReported operatorTony ThierReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Saylorcreek Sand Company LLCPolk, IANear Des MoinesMSHA 1302442 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/15/2024 | Saylorcreek Sand Company LLCReported operatorJoel Alan GodwinReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Scharnberg PitClay, IAMSHA 1301804 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/23/1978 | Clay County Highway DepartmentReported operatorClay County-IaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Schemmer Concrete MaterialsHarrison, IAMSHA 1300760 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/19/1972 | W A Schemmer Limestone Quarry IncReported operatorSchemmer C AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Schemmer Limestone QuarryHarrison, IAMSHA 1300203 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/04/1994 | W A Schemmer Limestone Quarry IncReported operatorSchemmer C AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Schildberg Shops Adair, IANear GreenfieldMSHA 1302206 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 04/10/2017 | Schildberg Construction Company IncReported operatorMark SchildbergReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Schimmelpfenning PitHancock, IAMSHA 1301209 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/10/1980 | La Harv Construction Company IncReported operatorHarvey E HarmsReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Schley Pit And PlantHoward, IAMSHA 1301610 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/18/1985 | Carlson Materials Company IncReported operatorDavid B Carlson; Frederic Reed CarlsonReported 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.