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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River PitSherburne, MNMSHA 2100638 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/16/1979 | N D H IncReported operatorHolm Norman DReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| ELK RIVER PITSherburne, MNNear Elk RiverMSHA 2101220 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/07/2003 | Elk River Bituminous IncReported operatorJerome C HicksReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Elliason Pit And MillMille Lacs, MNMSHA 2101627 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/26/1978 | Harlan Roth Construction CompanyReported operatorHarlan Roth Construction CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Elmer PitDouglas, MNMSHA 2102806 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/10/1982 | Starry Construction Company IncReported operatorMyrtle A StarryReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Emily Manganese MineCrow Wing, MNNear EMILYMSHA 2103715 | Manganese OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/26/2013 | Cooperative Mineral Resources, LLCReported operatorCrow Wing Cooperative Power & Light CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Empire PitDakota, MNMSHA 2102980 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/17/1995 | Hedberg AggregatesReported operatorHedberg SteveReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| E M Rugg PitMower, MNMSHA 2102915 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/05/1984 | Ulland Brothers IncReported operatorJeff A CarlsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Engen Sand & GravelSt Louis, MNNear DuluthMSHA 2103925 | Sand, Industrial NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/14/2018 | Engen Sand & GravelReported operatorKelly L EngenReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Enterprise Quarry And MillWinona, MNMSHA 2101864 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/04/1983 | Quarve & Anderson CompanyReported operatorQuarve & Anderson CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Erickson Gravel PitMarshall, MNMSHA 2102630 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/16/1986 | Jerome Erickson GravelReported operatorErickson Harold JeromeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Erie Pit And MillSt Louis, MNMSHA 2102757 | Iron OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 07/09/1984 | Abi Contracting IncReported operatorM G PetersonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Erie Pit Area 2St Louis, MNMSHA 2102804 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/13/1981 | Premier Aggregates IncReported operatorMichael J SkubicReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| ERP Iron Ore-Bovey PlantItasca, MNNear BoveyMSHA 2103767 | Iron OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/27/2017 | ERP Iron Ore, LLCReported operatorERP Compliant Fuels, LLCReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Eureka Sand & GravelDakota, MNNear LakevilleMSHA 2103167 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/25/2009 | Eureka Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorKenneth J MillerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Evans PitBlue Earth, MNMSHA 2101665 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/08/1981 | Christenson ConstructionReported operatorChristenson GaylordReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Evoquip 230RBenton, MNNear ForestonMSHA 2103960 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/19/2025 | Larsen Dirtworks LLCReported operatorRichard A Larsen; Mark B LarsenReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Evoquip Impact CrusherBenton, MNNear GilmanMSHA 2104100 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/17/2025 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| EVTAC MINESt Louis, MNNear EvelethMSHA 2100200 | Iron OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/18/2003 | Evtac MiningReported operatorEveleth Mines LlcReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| EVTAC PLANTSt Louis, MNNear EvelethMSHA 2100828 | Iron OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 12/18/2003 | EVTAC MiningReported operatorEveleth Mines LlcReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Excel 1500Scott, MNNear Belle PlaineMSHA 2103405 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/06/2011 | Rybak Aggregate, LLCReported operatorDave J RybakReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Fab Tec Screening PlantHubbard, MNNear Park RapidsMSHA 2103474 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/19/2010 | Cumber Construction IncReported operatorDean CumberReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Fabtec Wash PlantPolk, MNNear CrookstonMSHA 2102894 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/27/2023 | J & S Gravel IncReported operatorJames A AndersonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| FAB-TEC WASHPLANT #2Sherburne, MNNear Elk RiverMSHA 2103228 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/05/2010 | Aggregate Industries - MWR, Inc.Reported operatorAmrize LtdReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Fadness No 1Lyon, MNNear RussellMSHA 2103368 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/30/2006 | Fadness Bros GravelReported operatorRobert L Fadness; Jon H FadnessReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Fairbanks QuarryDodge, MNMSHA 2102593 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/01/1978 | Quarve & Anderson CompanyReported operatorQuarve & Anderson CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Fairbault County PitFreeborn, MNMSHA 2102844 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/05/1983 | Tow Brothers IncReported operatorJames R TowReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| FAIRFAX PORTABLERenville, MNNear PipestoneMSHA 2103273 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/19/2003 | Fairfax Sand & GravelReported operatorAmy ObenauerReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Falk PitCrow Wing, MNMSHA 2102889 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/04/1984 | Lakeland Ready Mix IncReported operatorAbear Robert LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Fall Lake Township PitLake, MNMSHA 2102504 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/23/1979 | Fall Lake TownshipReported operatorFall Lake TownshipReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| FARIBAULT COUNTY PITSFaribault, MNMSHA 2100924 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/06/2001 | H R Loveall Construction IncReported operatorTom LoveallReported controller | Production / employmentView 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.