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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borchers PitMeade, KSMSHA 1401357 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/16/1982 | Meade CountyReported operatorMeade CountyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Born QuarryCowley, KSMSHA 1401493 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/06/1995 | Lawrence Crushed StoneReported operatorLawrence John M & John DReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Borst QuarryGreenwood, KSMSHA 1401397 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/08/1985 | George M Myers IncReported operatorGeorge Marc MyersReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bradbury CoalBourbon, KSMSHA 1401216 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | Bradbury Coal CompanyReported operatorBradbury DaleReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Breiner QuarryWabaunsee, KSNear EskridgeMSHA 1401834 | Dimension LimestoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/23/2025 | Mill Creek Stone Quarries LLCReported operatorChad BreinerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Brewster Sand PitThomas, KSMSHA 1401319 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/24/1980 | J H Shears' Sons IncReported operatorWilliam Shears JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Brier Rd River PlantShawnee, KSNear TopekaMSHA 1401691 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/24/2012 | Victory Sand Mining & Dredging LLCReported operatorEugene L Meier; Vincent R MeierReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Brine Wells & PlantReno, KSMSHA 1400803 | Salt, Brine EvaporatedFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1994 | North American Salt CompanyReported operatorCompass Minerals International, Inc.Reported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Broce Plant #1Ford, KSMSHA 1401581 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/08/1995 | Broce Construction Company IncReported operatorAlonzo Aloysius(Bud) VanceReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Broddle QuarryJefferson, KSMSHA 1401252 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/25/1985 | N R Hamm Quarry IncReported operatorSummit Materials LLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bromell QuarryLeavenworth, KSMSHA 1400087 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/25/1985 | N R Hamm Quarry IncReported operatorSummit Materials LLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| BROMLEY MINE & MILLAtchison, KSNear TopekaMSHA 1400061 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/21/2011 | Bromley Quarry & Asphalt IncReported operatorBarbara A BromleyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bronson Quarry SouthBourbon, KSNear BronsonMSHA 1401846 | Dimension LimestoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/16/2024 | Bandera Stone, Inc.Reported operatorDonald K PembertonReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Brooks Directional Drilling LLCElk, KSNear MOLINEMSHA 1401800 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/13/2022 | Brooks Directional Drilling LLCReported operatorDonald Brooks; David Steven BrooksReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| B & R Sand DredgeFord, KSMSHA 1401151 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/17/1986 | B & R Sand & GravelReported operatorPolkinghorn Roger & W AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| BRYANT S & G PITHarvey, KSMSHA 1400466 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/15/1997 | Bryant Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorBryant Ronald RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Buchheim Quarry No 69Douglas, KSMSHA 1401239 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/16/1980 | N R Hamm Quarry IncReported operatorSummit Materials LLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bucklin Sand PitFord, KSMSHA 1401336 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/08/1980 | Whitfield Sand & Concrete IncReported operatorJoel D WhitfieldReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Buffalo HollowDoniphan, KSMSHA 1400163 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/09/1987 | West Lake Quarry & Material CompanyReported operatorWilliam E WitakerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Builders No 1 Dredge And PlantWyandotte, KSMSHA 1400467 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/16/1985 | Builders Sand CompanyReported operatorPeter E PowellReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Builders No 2 Dredge And PlantJohnson, KSMSHA 1400469 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/16/1985 | Builders Sand CompanyReported operatorPeter E PowellReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Builders No 3 Dredge And PlantWyandotte, KSMSHA 1400454 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/19/1985 | Builders Sand CompanyReported operatorPeter E PowellReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| BUILDEX CLAY PITMcpherson, KSNear MarquetteMSHA 1400212 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/14/2016 | Buildex IncReported operatorMackie Clemens Fuel CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Buildex Clay PitFranklin, KSMSHA 1400213 | Common ShaleSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/05/1988 | Buildex IncReported operatorMackie Clemens Fuel CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Burlington QuarryCoffey, KSMSHA 1401168 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/14/1981 | Wade Crushed StoneReported operatorWade Agricultural Products IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Burlington QuarryCoffey, KSMSHA 1401254 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/23/1985 | Nelson Quarries IncReported operatorKenneth L NelsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Byers SandHodgeman, KSMSHA 1401360 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/29/1985 | Byers SandReported operatorByers Lewis & JesseReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cadmus Pit #2Linn, KSNear LaCygneMSHA 1401739 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/17/2011 | Wade Agricultural Products, IncReported operatorWade Agricultural Products IncReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Cadmus QuarryLinn, KSMSHA 1401167 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/19/1985 | Wade Agricultural Products IncReported operatorWade Agricultural Products IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Calderwood QuarryJackson, KSMSHA 1401438 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/19/1985 | Ebert Construction Company IncReported operatorEbert James EReported 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.