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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraus PitCascade, MTMSHA 2401389 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/06/1992 | Kraus Construction IncReported operatorKraus Construction IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Krug Sand & GravelYellowstone, MTNear LaurelMSHA 2400470 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/14/2013 | Krug & Sons LLCReported operatorMarlene M KrugReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| K & T Stone and Gravel LLCSanders, MTNear Hot SpringsMSHA 2402329 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/30/2004 | K & T Stone & Gravel LLCReported operatorKeith A IndrelandReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Kuykendall MineSanders, MTNear PlainsMSHA 2402510 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/25/2009 | Wildhorse Stone Supply CompanyReported operatorSteve D BlanchardReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Laas Crushing PlantGlacier, MTMSHA 2401954 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/30/1994 | Laas ConstructionReported operatorLaas WalterReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| L A Construction IncorporatedLewis And Clark, MTMSHA 2401486 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/24/1988 | L A Construction IncReported operatorArthur Larry; Larry ArthurReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lake Blain PitFlathead, MTNear KalispellMSHA 2402804 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/13/2026 | Siderius Sand & Gravel. LLCReported operatorDoug Siderius; Cory SideriusReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lake County Commissioners (Screener)Lake, MTNear PolsonMSHA 2402195 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2010 | Lake County CommissionersReported operatorLake County-MTReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lakota QuarryFergus, MTNear Forest GroveMSHA 2402388 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/26/2007 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| L And R PlacerBroadwater, MTMSHA 2401666 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/25/1983 | L & R MiningReported operatorLee IraReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Langstaff PitDawson, MTMSHA 2400464 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/19/1988 | Gene Wood Ready-Mix IncReported operatorGene Wood Ready-Mix IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lapin ClaimGranite, MTNear PhillipsburgMSHA 2402289 | SapphireSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/21/2006 | Natural American Gem MiningReported operatorRobert J GlennReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Lark #1Lewis And Clark, MTMSHA 2401845 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/22/1987 | Roy C KinneReported operatorRoy C KinneReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Last Chance (Prospect)Beaverhead, MTMSHA 2401887 | Uranium-Vanadium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/06/1991 | Idaho Energy Resources CompanyReported operatorO'Connor R JReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Last Hope PlacerMeagher, MTMSHA 2401690 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/11/1983 | John PollickReported operatorJohn PollickReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Laurel Sand & GravelYellowstone, MTNear LaurelMSHA 2402496 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/03/2024 | Laurel Sand & GravelReported operatorKenneth L WinklerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lavelet MinePowell, MTMSHA 2401793 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/18/1985 | Lavelet Milling & Mining CompanyReported operatorHolliday Robert LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lawrence PitGolden Valley, MTNear RyegateMSHA 2402693 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/23/2016 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lead KingGranite, MTMSHA 2401897 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/22/1990 | Garnet Mining CorpReported operatorCharlton TomReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lewis And Clark PlacerLewis And Clark, MTMSHA 2401620 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/25/1983 | Jefferson Creek Mining LtdReported operatorJefferson Creek Mining LtdReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lewis Portable CrusherCascade, MTMSHA 2401876 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/06/1993 | Lewis Construction CompanyReported operatorLewis Gary AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lewistown PitFergus, MTMSHA 2400084 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/04/1979 | Lewistown Brick IncReported operatorGordon DickReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Libby CreekFlathead, MTNear LibbyMSHA 2402280 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/18/2003 | Rocky Mountain Rock IncReported operatorRichard Paul Lewis; Melissa L LewisReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Libby Ready MixLincoln, MTMSHA 2400472 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/08/1993 | Libby Ready Mix IncReported operatorFahland FelixReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Libby Transfer Portable Crusher NoLincoln, MTMSHA 2401418 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/25/1980 | Libby TransferReported operatorLibby TransferReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Liberty MineJudith Basin, MTMSHA 2401516 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/24/1981 | Amax Exploration IncReported operatorCyprus Amax Minerals CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Liberty MineLiberty, MTNear ChesterMSHA 2402588 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/11/2014 | Liberty County Rd DeptReported operatorLiberty County-MTReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lil DiamondBroadwater, MTMSHA 2401702 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/07/1991 | Lil Diamond MiningReported operatorReykdal Merv & John St JohnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lilly MineBroadwater, MTMSHA 2401636 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/29/1982 | Carl VossReported operatorCarl VossReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| LINCOLN COUNTY SCREENLincoln, MTNear EurekaMSHA 2401957 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/29/2019 | Lincoln CountyReported operatorLincoln County-MtReported 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.