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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigmon PitSac, IAMSHA 1301874 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/25/1979 | Sac County Highway DepartmentReported operatorSac CountyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Silver City QuarryPottawattamie, IAMSHA 1300214 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/11/1985 | Schildberg Construction Company IncReported operatorMark SchildbergReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sioux River PitSioux, IAMSHA 1301852 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/19/1982 | Plymouth County Highway Department-IaReported operatorPlymouth County-IaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Site #1Linn, IANear Cedar RapidsMSHA 1301963 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/07/2009 | Aggregates IncReported operatorDarrell A LoanReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| SKYLINE CONSTRUCTION, INC./G-71Mahaska, IAMSHA 1301422 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/23/1997 | Skyline Construction Inc/G-71 Sand & GravelReported operatorGreg BrueningReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Smith QuarryBenton, IAMSHA 1301419 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/05/1978 | Martin Marietta AggregatesReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Smith QuarryClayton, IAMSHA 1302055 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/1985 | Roverud Construction IncReported operatorMDU Resources Group IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| S & N Service Pit & PlantCherokee, IAMSHA 1300757 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/19/1980 | S & N ServiceReported operatorNielsen Niels PReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Snyder PitDallas, IAMSHA 1301723 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/17/1979 | Dallas County Highway DepartmentReported operatorDallas County-IaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sny Magil QuarryClayton, IAMSHA 1301954 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/1985 | Roverud Construction IncReported operatorMDU Resources Group IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Solberg PitSioux, IAMSHA 1301910 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/16/1981 | Weaver Construction CompanyReported operatorJames W WeaverReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| South River LimestoneMahaska, IAMSHA 1301947 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/26/1986 | South River Limestone CompanyReported operatorSouth River Limestone CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| South Shop Karnick BuildingWinneshiek, IANear DecorahMSHA 1302355 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 04/10/2017 | Bruening Rock Products IncReported operatorGreg BrueningReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Spare Appanoose, IANear DOUDS, IAMSHA 1302472 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/28/2025 | Cantera Aggregates, LLC.Reported operatorJoshua Corey KratofilReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Springbrook-Lundin QuarryJackson, IAMSHA 1301920 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/10/1985 | B L Anderson IncReported operatorB L Anderson IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Springbrook QuarryJackson, IAMSHA 1301982 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/09/1985 | Aggrecon CorpReported operatorJerry L KinkeadReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| S & S QUARRIESMarion, IANear KnoxvilleMSHA 1300053 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/10/2010 | Bruening Rock Products IncReported operatorGreg BrueningReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Staff QuarryMitchell, IAMSHA 1301921 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/27/1981 | L R Falk Construction CompanyReported operatorLindsey R FalkReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stange PitLyon, IAMSHA 1301072 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/28/1978 | Lyon County Highway DepartmentReported operatorLyon County-IaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stanley Sand And Gravel PitPage, IAMSHA 1301669 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/01/1985 | Jack Stanley Company IncReported operatorJack Stanley Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Star StripMahaska, IAMSHA 1300373 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/01/1978 | Star Coal CompanyReported operatorIowa Coal Mining CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stellish Pit Or Clay County PitsClay, IAMSHA 1301802 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/19/1982 | Clay County Highway DepartmentReported operatorClay County-IaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stennett QuarryMontgomery, IAMSHA 1300072 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/11/1985 | Consumer Limestone Products CompanyReported operatorRichard R DavidsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stephen Sand PitJones, IAMSHA 1302007 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/03/1985 | Dyersville Ready Mix IncReported operatorTony ThierReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stevens QuarryWorth, IAMSHA 1301731 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/16/1985 | L R Falk Construction CompanyReported operatorLindsey R FalkReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stika QuarryWinneshiek, IAMSHA 1302028 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/1985 | Roverud Construction IncReported operatorMDU Resources Group IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stinger QuarryHoward, IAMSHA 1300005 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/31/1988 | Louie Balk Lime & Ready Mix Concrete IncReported operatorBalk WillardReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stinson Excavating Company Sand & GravelHardin, IAMSHA 1300699 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/17/1986 | Stinson Excavating CompanyReported operatorStinson Excavating CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stoskopf QuarryWinneshiek, IAMSHA 1301961 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/24/1981 | Bruening Rock Products IncReported operatorGreg BrueningReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stratford ShopHamilton, IANear StratfordMSHA 1302341 | Construction Sand and GravelFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 04/10/2017 | Stratford Gravel, Inc.Reported operatorJames Frank; Monica Becker; Patrick NeperenyReported 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.