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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson PortableJefferson, MTMSHA 2401867 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/14/1992 | Jefferson CountyReported operatorJefferson CountyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jeffery Portable Pugmill #2Silver Bow, MTNear ButteMSHA 2402490 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/02/2024 | Jeffery ContractingReported operatorRex Leipheimer; John JefferyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Jellison PitFlathead, MTNear KalispellMSHA 2402325 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/26/2003 | Schellinger Construction Co., Inc.Reported operatorAlbert A SchellingerReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Jensen PitFlathead, MTNear Columbia FallsMSHA 2402725 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/05/2019 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jim BrownSanders, MTNear PlainsMSHA 2402090 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2009 | Jim BrownReported operatorJim BrownReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Jim CurtissSanders, MTNear PlainsMSHA 2402251 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/01/2009 | Jim CurtissReported operatorJIM CURTISSReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Jim's Ready MixFergus, MTNear LewistownMSHA 2401489 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/17/2003 | Jim's Ready MixReported operatorJames R McDonaldReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| J & J RockSanders, MTNear PlainsMSHA 2402268 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/08/2007 | J & J RockReported operatorJustin RichardsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Joe DandyBroadwater, MTMSHA 2401605 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 11/27/1984 | Western Energy CompanyReported operatorWhite Martin AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Johnny Be GoodLewis And Clark, MTMSHA 2401871 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/22/1988 | John Fee & Don CarlsonReported operatorJohn Fee & Don CarlsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Johnny Gulch MineMadison, MTMSHA 2401753 | TalcSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/07/1994 | Montana Talc CompanyReported operatorCostain Group PlcReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Johnson MineGallatin, MTMSHA 2401580 | Lead-Zinc OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/29/1982 | Alder Gulch Trucking CompanyReported operatorScheitlin Edward EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Johnson Sand & Gravel PitCascade, MTMSHA 2400480 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/15/1986 | United Materials Of Great Falls IncReported operatorPaul M FosterReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jones QuarryWheatland, MTNear HarloetonMSHA 2402552 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/08/2012 | D. R. RockReported operatorDavid N StantonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Joyce No 2Missoula, MTMSHA 2401461 | Barite Barium OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/24/1981 | James W Frost OperatorReported operatorJames W Frost OperatorReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| J & S PORTABLE CRUSHERGallatin, MTMSHA 2402131 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/01/1999 | J & S Construction IncReported operatorKrushensky JerryReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Judith Basin Portable CrusherJudith Basin, MTMSHA 2401597 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/18/1982 | Judith Basin County Road DepartmentReported operatorJudith Basin County-MTReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Judith Gap PitJudith Basin, MTNear BuffaloMSHA 2402534 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/11/2009 | Major Rock SuppliesReported operatorCharles W Major JrReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Judith River QuarryWheatland, MTNear HarlowtonMSHA 2402768 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/07/2025 | Ironside Stone WorksReported operatorBridget A Korpi; Adam R KorpiReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| KALISPELL CRUSHERYellowstone, MTNear KalispellMSHA 2401685 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/14/2005 | JTL Group, Inc.Reported operatorKnife River CorporationReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Karl GaustadStillwater, MTNear AbsarokeeMSHA 2402435 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/26/2006 | Karl GaustadReported operatorKarl O. GaustadReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Katie LodesJefferson, MTMSHA 2401758 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/17/1984 | H & F EnterprisesReported operatorHaslip Jim JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| KAVALLALincoln, MTNear LibbyMSHA 2402217 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/18/2003 | Interstate Rock Products IncReported operatorJerry CatesReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Kavalla QuarryFlathead, MTNear LibbyMSHA 2402361 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/05/2005 | B & M StoneReported operatorBrian M SmithReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| KearsageMadison, MTMSHA 2402041 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1994 | Patrick Harrison Constructors IncReported operatorHarrison Ernest WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kearsage MineMadison, MTMSHA 2401611 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/05/1981 | Patrick Harrison Mining CorpReported operatorHarrison Ernest WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| KearsargeMadison, MTMSHA 2401993 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/22/1996 | Hanover Gold Company IncReported operatorHanover Gold Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Keating ProjectBroadwater, MTNear RadersburgMSHA 2401863 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2013 | Northmont Resource & Exploration Co.Reported operatorAntonioli Peter SReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Keeland #1Carbon, MTMSHA 2401944 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/10/1992 | Keeland & Son Gravel SupplyReported operatorKeeland & Son Gravel SupplyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| KeestrackSilver Bow, MTNear ButteMSHA 2402544 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/02/2010 | Jordan Contracting IncReported operatorJoe JordanReported 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.