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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Dairy PitHamilton, KSNear SyracuseMSHA 1401693 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/11/2021 | Stanton County Road Dept.Reported operatorStanton County-KSReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Terre Clay Company IncorporatedCrawford, KSMSHA 1401532 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/25/1992 | Terre Clay Company IncReported operatorDarrow Lorri JReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Teter QuarryAnderson, KSMSHA 1401088 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/05/1978 | Killough Quarries IncReported operatorR B KilloughReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Thach Sand Inc Pit & PlantHarvey, KSMSHA 1400818 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/10/1989 | Thach Sand IncReported operatorThach Sand IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Thayer StripWilson, KSMSHA 1401174 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/22/1977 | Beachner Construction Company IncReported operatorBeachner FredReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| The Alpha MineLabette, KSNear OswegoMSHA 1401415 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/01/1984 | Oswego Coal Company IncReported operatorRobert CaylorReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| The MECStanton, KSNear ManterMSHA 1401797 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2018 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| T & M Stone Quarry LLCLabette, KSNear CoffeyvilleMSHA 1401731 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/16/2013 | T & M Stone Quarry LLCReported operatorLeroy Tarr; Wanda TarrReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Tobin Mine & Mill #2Johnson, KSMSHA 1401398 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/28/1985 | J A Tobin Construction CompanyReported operatorO'Rourke Brothers IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Tobin Quarry & Mill #1Wyandotte, KSMSHA 1401345 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/28/1984 | J A Tobin Construction CompanyReported operatorO'Rourke Brothers IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Tonganoxie QuarryLeavenworth, KSMSHA 1400814 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/08/1980 | Martin Marietta AggregatesReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Topeka Sand And Gravel Pit And PlantShawnee, KSMSHA 1400546 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/20/1985 | Topeka Sand CompanyReported operatorTopeka Sand CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Toronto QuarryWoodson, KSMSHA 1401278 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/02/1980 | Reno Construction CompanyReported operatorAshland IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Towanda QuarryButler, KSMSHA 1401294 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/08/1985 | Quality Rock CompanyReported operatorH T RitchieReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Truelove QuarryCoffey, KSMSHA 1401142 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/15/1979 | H B H Rock Company IncReported operatorRichard E BlakeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Twin Mounds Quarry And MillRooks, KSMSHA 1401320 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/1981 | Western Engineering Company IncReported operatorG A FinleyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| United Shawnee QuarryWyandotte, KSMSHA 1401433 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/05/1988 | United Construction Company IncReported operatorSupica J WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Universal Portable PlantLinn, KSMSHA 1401564 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/16/1995 | Ash Grove Aggregates IncReported operatorCRH PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Unruh Sand & GravelComanche, KSNear ColdwaterMSHA 1401688 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/13/2008 | Unruh Sand & GravelReported operatorRandy J UnruhReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Urbana #47Neosho, KSMSHA 1401394 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/11/1985 | Midwest Minerals IncReported operatorSummit Materials LLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Valencia Sand Pit #1Shawnee, KSNear TopekaMSHA 1400503 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/18/2020 | Kansas Sand & Concrete Inc.Reported operatorMonarch Cement CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Van Lerberg MineJohnson, KSMSHA 1400161 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 06/09/1993 | Union Quarries IncReported operatorAsh Grove Cement CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Vanlowenen QuarryGraham, KSMSHA 1401297 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/29/1985 | Siebert Sand Company IncReported operatorRonald C SiebertReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Venture Quarry #5Coffey, KSMSHA 1401268 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/03/1980 | Venture Quarries IncReported operatorJohn HiltyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| VIC'S SAND PITSedgwick, KSMSHA 1400483 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/20/1997 | Vic'S Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorEisenring Victor BReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Victory Sand & Gravel IncorporatedShawnee, KSMSHA 1400551 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/16/1985 | Victory Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorPeter E PowellReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Vinegar Hill-BarrCherokee, KSMSHA 1401235 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/22/1979 | Southwest Rock & Chat Company IncReported operatorSouthwest Rock & Chat Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| VIROCK QuarryWabaunsee, KSNear EskridgeMSHA 1401771 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/13/2022 | Higgins Ranch LLCReported operatorMichael W HigginsReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| VONDRA CLAY PITEllsworth, KSNear KanopolisMSHA 1400211 | Fire ClaySurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/05/2008 | Acme Brick CompanyReported operatorBerkshire Hathaway IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Wabaunsee County Sand PlantPottawatomie, KSMSHA 1400555 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/19/1992 | Midwest Concrete MaterialsReported operatorChristopher J EichmanReported 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.