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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hecla MineSilver Bow, MTMSHA 2400687 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 01/14/1980 | National Minerals CorpReported operatorDelaney Robert LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| HENRY CREEKSanders, MTNear Hot SpringsMSHA 2402237 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/28/2006 | Stone EmporiumReported operatorDavid IlacReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Henry - SixmileSanders, MTNear PlainsMSHA 2402241 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/01/2009 | Stone EmporiumReported operatorDavid IlacReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Herness Richland, MTNear Seely LakeMSHA 2402614 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/09/2014 | Pulicic Contracting Inc.Reported operatorArno PuliciReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Herrig CreekFlathead, MTNear cOLUMBIA fALLSMSHA 2402376 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/06/2006 | Stanton Stone Supply, Inc.Reported operatorRonald R StantonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| H & HFlathead, MTNear FlatheadMSHA 2402234 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/06/2003 | H & H GoodstoneReported operatorBrandon Heuscher; Brian HeuscherReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Hidden TreasureMissoula, MTMSHA 2401584 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 12/02/1981 | Viking Explorations IncReported operatorViking Explorations IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Highland Gold Properties IncorporatedSilver Bow, MTMSHA 2401727 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/30/1992 | Highland Gold Properties IncReported operatorJohns Willis EstateReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Highland QuartersSilver Bow, MTMSHA 2401731 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/11/1986 | Highland Quarters CompanyReported operatorSchmidt Willard-Jeffrey SmithReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Highline Road PitGallatin, MTNear BozemanMSHA 2402338 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/28/2025 | Kenyon Noble Ready MixReported operatorRichard J OgleReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| High Ridge MineBeaverhead, MTMSHA 2401764 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/06/1992 | Thunder Ridge MinesReported operatorPalmer MarvinReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Hilde Portable Crusher #1Cascade, MTMSHA 2401421 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/04/1990 | Hilde Construction Company IncReported operatorHilde David WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Hilde Wash PlantCascade, MTMSHA 2401503 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/03/1983 | Hilde Construction Company IncReported operatorHilde David WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Hilger MillFergus, MTMSHA 2401289 | Lead-Zinc OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/17/1979 | Hilger Ore Milling Company IncReported operatorHilger Ore Milling Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Hill County Hill, MTNear HarveMSHA 2402008 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/16/2021 | Hill County Road DepartmentReported operatorHill County-MtReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Hill PitCascade, MTNear BeltMSHA 2402589 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/02/2017 | Travis Johnson Ent. Inc.Reported operatorTravis L JohnsonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Hillside PitBroadwater, MTNear TostonMSHA 2402793 | LimeSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/13/2026 | Hillside Drilling &Rock StabilizationReported operatorTy L. BalbachReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| H L Ostermiller Const. IncYellowstone, MTNear BillingsMSHA 2401689 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/21/2016 | H L Ostermiller Construction IncReported operatorHarvey L OstermillerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| H L OSTERMILLER CONST INC (CRUSHYellowstone, MTMSHA 2401947 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/11/1998 | H L Ostermiller Construction IncReported operatorHarvey L OstermillerReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Hoe Const PitMadison, MTNear McAllisterMSHA 2402514 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/01/2009 | Tim S HoeReported operatorTim S HoeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Hog Heaven MineFlathead, MTMSHA 2400284 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/09/1988 | Coca Mines IncReported operatorCoca Mines IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| HOLMES GULCH PROTECTJefferson, MTMSHA 2402210 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/29/2001 | Mineral Rights UnlimitedReported operatorLee Reynolds Jr; Dan PrebilReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Homestead Quarry Wheatland, MTNear HarlowtonMSHA 2402685 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/29/2019 | Eastside Enterprises Reported operatorScott D SmithReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Hoover Creek QuarryCascade, MTMSHA 2401404 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/09/1980 | Montana Highway DepartmentReported operatorMontana Highway DepartmentReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Hope MinesGranite, MTMSHA 2401549 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/29/1982 | Contact Mining Company IncReported operatorTimothy AntonioliReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| HORSECREEK PITMadison, MTNear SheridanMSHA 2402212 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/23/2003 | R E Miller & SonsReported operatorRex Leipheimer; John JefferyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Hot SpotPowell, MTMSHA 2401671 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/27/1984 | T & K MiningReported operatorT & K MiningReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Hot Springs MineMadison, MTMSHA 2401794 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1985 | Double Eagle Mining CorpReported operatorTate JamesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Hot Springs QuarrySanders, MTNear Hot SpringsMSHA 2402432 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/18/2020 | Hadley Stone Supply LLCReported operatorRobert A HadleyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Houtzel PitHill, MTNear HavreMSHA 2402730 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/05/2019 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported 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.