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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford QuarryAllamakee, IAMSHA 1300387 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/17/1985 | Cooney Construction CompanyReported operatorSchulze Leland FReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| White PitWright, IAMSHA 1301902 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/19/1982 | Wright County Highway DepartmentReported operatorWright County Highway DepartmentReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| White QuarryDelaware, IAMSHA 1301766 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/17/1986 | Kuhlman Construction CompanyReported operatorRick L Kuhlman; Reid E KuhlmanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Whitney Or Angier PitBuena Vista, IAMSHA 1301788 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/19/1982 | Buena Vista County Highway DepartmentReported operatorBuena Vista County-IaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Whitney PitBuena Vista, IAMSHA 1301806 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/19/1982 | Clay County Highway DepartmentReported operatorClay County-IaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Widger QuarryBuchanan, IAMSHA 1302015 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/09/1985 | Basic Materials CorpReported operatorManatts Enterprises; Cedar Valley CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Wilde QuarryMitchell, IAMSHA 1301150 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/16/1985 | L R Falk Construction CompanyReported operatorLindsey R FalkReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Williamson QuarryLucas, IAMSHA 1301763 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1985 | Martin Marietta-Construction Aggregates DivisionReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Williams QuarryFloyd, IAMSHA 1300299 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/1985 | Greene Limestone CompanyReported operatorAllied Manatts Group LLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Willowbrook Shale PitCerro Gordo, IAMSHA 1301121 | Common ShaleSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/05/1990 | Northwestern States Portland Cement CompanyReported operatorHolcim LtdReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Wilson PitSac, IAMSHA 1301820 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/02/1985 | Neville Construction & Ready MixReported operatorNeville Construction & Ready MixReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Winter PitLyon, IAMSHA 1301120 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/16/1981 | Weaver Construction CompanyReported operatorJames W WeaverReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Winterset QuarryMadison, IAMSHA 1300035 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/11/1985 | Gendler Stone Products Company IncReported operatorGendler Stone Products Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Winterset Quarry And MillMadison, IAMSHA 1300202 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/11/1985 | Martin Marietta-Construction Aggregates DivisionReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| WIRTJERS PITSac, IAMSHA 1302024 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/26/2002 | J W Ready Mix & Construction IncReported operatorPatricia WirtjersReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Witte QuarryButler, IAMSHA 1300042 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/28/1979 | Greene Limestone CompanyReported operatorAllied Manatts Group LLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Witt Sand PitScott, IAMSHA 1301773 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/24/1981 | R E A Company LimitedReported operatorR E A Company LimitedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Woodbine Pit And PlantHarrison, IAMSHA 1301661 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/18/1980 | Clark Limestone CompanyReported operatorDon M ClarkReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Woodbury County PitsWoodbury, IAMSHA 1301812 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/19/1982 | Woodbury County Highway DepartmentReported operatorWoodbury CountyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| WoolstockWright, IANear WoolstockMSHA 1302445 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/21/2016 | Central Iowa Dirt & Demo LLCReported operatorJosh Amonson; Brad SchmidtReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Wrede PitWebster, IAMSHA 1301933 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/20/1985 | Weaver Construction CompanyReported operatorJames W WeaverReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Wright Pit & PlantGreene, IAMSHA 1301836 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/04/1986 | Hallett Construction CompanyReported operatorHallett Construction CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Wyoming QuarryJones, IAMSHA 1301365 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/10/1985 | B L Anderson IncReported operatorB L Anderson IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Yeardus Sand PitFayette, IAMSHA 1301101 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/29/1979 | Paul Niemann Construction CompanyReported operatorJames L NiemannReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Yearous QuarryFayette, IAMSHA 1300140 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/22/1985 | Paul Niemann Construction CompanyReported operatorJames L NiemannReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Yokom QuarryBlack Hawk, IAMSHA 1300115 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/09/1985 | Basic Materials CorpReported operatorManatts Enterprises; Cedar Valley CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Young America Mine & MillWashington, IAMSHA 1300197 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/29/1985 | River Products Company IncReported operatorThomas R ScottReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| ZUPKE CRUSHER #1Buchanan, IANear OelweinMSHA 1302226 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/13/2020 | Zupke Sand & GravelReported operatorVaylard ZupkeReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| ZUPKE DREDGE & PLANTFayette, IANear RandaliaMSHA 1300782 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/14/2021 | Zupke Sand & GravelReported operatorVaylard ZupkeReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Zurcher QuarryClayton, IAMSHA 1301435 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/28/1979 | Roverud Construction IncReported operatorMDU Resources Group IncReported 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.