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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemond PitSteele, MNMSHA 2102884 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/21/1985 | David Spinler Construction CompanyReported operatorDavid SpinlerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Leroy QuarryMower, MNMSHA 2100133 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/02/1985 | Osmundson Brothers Contractors IncReported operatorJames OsmundsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Leustek PitSt Louis, MNMSHA 2101508 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/23/1979 | Louis Leustek & Sons IncReported operatorAaran Harold LeustekReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lind GreenwayItasca, MNMSHA 2100252 | Iron OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/01/1982 | Jones & Laughlin Steel CorpReported operatorLTV CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lindgren Pit & MillWashington, MNMSHA 2101266 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/11/1987 | P O Pederson IncReported operatorPederson Perry OReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lismore PitSt Louis, MNMSHA 2102837 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/31/1981 | Rajala Construction Company IncReported operatorRajala Thomas EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Livonia PitSherburne, MNNear Elk RiverMSHA 2103945 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2025 | Plaisted CompaniesReported operatorTodd R PlaistedReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Liychik No 601Hennepin, MNMSHA 2101109 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/10/1978 | Barton Sand & GravelReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| L & J Sand And GravelFillmore, MNMSHA 2100550 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/23/1978 | L & J Sand & Gravel CoReported operatorL & J Sand & Gravel CoReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| LJ-SCREEN PLANT E-6Clay, MNMSHA 2103115 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/02/2001 | Camas Minndak IncReported operatorAggregate Industries PLCReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lloyd Bruce Pit & MillPolk, MNMSHA 2102551 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/20/1981 | Donarski Brothers IncReported operatorDennis A Donarski; Gene A DonarskiReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Loeffler PitKittson, MNNear HalmaMSHA 2103030 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/16/2016 | Loeffler Concrete & Gravel, Inc.Reported operatorTerry LoefflerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Loeffler Pit & MillKittson, MNMSHA 2101248 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/09/1985 | Loeffler Concrete & Gravel IncReported operatorTerry LoefflerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Loegering Construction CompanyTodd, MNMSHA 2102558 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/01/1994 | Loegering Construction CompanyReported operatorJerry LoegeringReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lokens Pit And MillGoodhue, MNMSHA 2100663 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/07/1980 | Zumbrota Sand & AggregateReported operatorZumbrota Sand & AggregateReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| LONG CONSTRUCTIONHubbard, MNMSHA 2103054 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/14/1998 | Long ConstructionReported operatorLong JimReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| LONG PITBecker, MNMSHA 2101468 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/12/2001 | Driveway Service IncReported operatorDean ChadbourneReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Long Pit And MillBecker, MNMSHA 2101801 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/01/1978 | Thorson IncReported operatorW T ThorsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Long Pit And MillBecker, MNMSHA 2102793 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/08/1982 | Duininck Brothers & GilchristReported operatorDuininck CompaniesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Long Prairie Ready Mix IncorporatedTodd, MNMSHA 2100848 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/27/1986 | Long Prairie Ready Mix IncReported operatorSmith Richard AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lonning Sand & GravelHouston, MNNear CaledoniaMSHA 2103058 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/23/2017 | Croell,Inc.Reported operatorKurt CroellReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Loven PitMorrison, MNMSHA 2102644 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/19/1979 | Tri-City Paving IncReported operatorDaniel J Surma; John D SurmaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lumm Levell PitJackson, MNMSHA 2101714 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/01/1985 | Roadways Construction IncReported operatorPat WestmanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lundin 8th Avenue Quarry And MillBlue Earth, MNMSHA 2101662 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | Lundin Construction Company IncReported operatorRichard C LundinReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lundin Construction Co. of Cromwell PitsCarlton, MNNear Cromwell, MNMSHA 2102767 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/12/2011 | Lundin Construction Company Of CromwellReported operatorLawrence LundinReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lundin Construction Sand & GravelBlue Earth, MNMSHA 2100055 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1987 | Lundin Construction Company IncReported operatorRichard C LundinReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lundin Quarry Fretham LocationSteele, MNMSHA 2102476 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1987 | Lundin Construction Company IncReported operatorRichard C LundinReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lundin Quarry Or Cashman QuarrySteele, MNMSHA 2100556 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1987 | Lundin Construction Company IncReported operatorRichard C LundinReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lundquist PitItasca, MNMSHA 2102741 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/12/1981 | Beckers Construction Company IncReported operatorBeckers RayReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Luverne North PlantRock, MNNear LuverneMSHA 2103392 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/18/2008 | Northern Con-Agg, Inc.Reported operatorEdward A EganReported 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.