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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek QuarryMissoula, MTMSHA 2401295 | Crushed, Broken GraniteSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/13/1978 | Finbraaten & Sons ExcavationReported operatorFinbraaten & Sons ExcavationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rock FarmMineral, MTNear St RegisMSHA 2402448 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/02/2006 | Ken Miller Construction IncReported operatorKen A. MillerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rock Ridge QuarryGolden Valley, MTNear RyegateMSHA 2402658 | Sand, Industrial NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/11/2016 | Rod Cranford Inc.Reported operatorRod A CranfordReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rock SlideLincoln, MTNear LibbyMSHA 2402278 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/09/2005 | Gary PalmerReported operatorGary PalmerReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rocky Mountain Recycling & Cushing LLCMusselshell, MTNear RoundupMSHA 2402319 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/07/2004 | Rocky Mountain Recycling & Crushing, LLCReported operatorRay HeiserReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Roe Portable CrusherSweet Grass, MTNear Big TimberMSHA 2402321 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/06/2006 | Tom Roe & Son Construction IncReported operatorTom RoeReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Roger Pass MineSanders, MTNear PlainsMSHA 2402381 | Crushed, Broken SlateSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/21/2005 | Wild Horse Stone Supply Co.Reported operatorSteve D BlanchardReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rolling Glen Ranch Sand and GravelBroadwater, MTNear BelgradeMSHA 2402474 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2008 | Nitty Gritty LLCReported operatorSteve L Cavanaugh; Susie L CavanaughReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| RONNING PITCuster, MTNear MissoulaMSHA 2402105 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/19/1999 | Scanlan Construction IncReported operatorLeidholt DuaneReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rosa BMadison, MTMSHA 2401655 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/06/1984 | Madison AssociatesReported operatorMadison AssociatesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rosebud #6Rosebud, MTNear ColstripMSHA 2400107 | Coal (Lignite)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 12/21/1984 | Western Energy CompanyReported operatorMontana Power CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Royal Teton Portable CrusherPark, MTMSHA 2401741 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/08/1994 | Royal Teton RanchReported operatorProphet Elizabeth ClareReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rumley MineJefferson, MTMSHA 2400220 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/27/1985 | Billern CorpReported operatorEspey WilliamReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| RumphPowder River, MTNear BiddleMSHA 2402623 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/20/2012 | Apex Field Service LLCReported operatorAlex R Rumph; Christopher R RumphReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rusty Bucket IncCarbon, MTNear RobertsMSHA 2402384 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2005 | Rusty Bucket IncReported operatorDennis D Purcell; Russ W PurcellReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rye Creek MineRavalli, MTNear DarbyMSHA 2402602 | Rare Earths OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 07/19/2016 | Rye Creek LLCReported operatorBloom EnergyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Ry & K Mine & MillMadison, MTMSHA 2401408 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 06/08/1978 | Ry & K Development CompanyReported operatorRy & K Development CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Safe Haven MineLewis And Clark, MTNear HelenaMSHA 2402359 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/06/2012 | J M Safe Haven A LLCReported operatorBrent Edwin PalmerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Salois Construction Portable CrusherPondera, MTNear ConradMSHA 2402673 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/02/2024 | Salois ConstructionReported operatorTim James SaloisReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Salveson #1 PortableBig Horn, MTMSHA 2401844 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/14/1990 | Salveson Construction CompanyReported operatorSalveson Robert AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sanders County Dist 1, 2 & 3Sanders, MTNear PlainsMSHA 2402526 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/06/2026 | Sanders CountyReported operatorSanders County - MTReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Sanders County GrizSanders, MTNear Trout CreekMSHA 2402575 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/15/2011 | Sanders CountyReported operatorSanders County - MTReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Sandon Gravel Pit #1Flathead, MTNear KalispellMSHA 2402352 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/07/2006 | Sandon Construction Co. Inc.Reported operatorGregory A SandonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| SAPPHIRE PRE MIXRavalli, MTMSHA 2401901 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/10/2001 | Sapphire Pre Mix IncReported operatorRobert PowellReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Sapphires VenturesLewis And Clark, MTMSHA 2401474 | GemstonesSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/29/1983 | G & L MiningReported operatorResource Investment IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Saranac MineGranite, MTMSHA 2401810 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/13/1987 | Mc Donald Mining & MillingReported operatorMc Donald John W (Pat)Reported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Saturday SundayPowell, MTNear Deer LodgeMSHA 2402525 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/24/2008 | Saturday Sunday LLCReported operatorHarley Whitney; Steve PengraReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Sauerkraut PlacerLewis And Clark, MTMSHA 2401852 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/31/1995 | Clay A LewisReported operatorLewis Clay AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| SAVOY QUARRYCascade, MTNear Fort ShawMSHA 2401339 | Crushed, Broken TraprockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/20/2007 | Walter SavoyReported operatorWalter SavoyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Sawpit Placer MineGranite, MTMSHA 2401834 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/14/1987 | Howard Mining & Exploration CompanyReported operatorHoward Kenneth LReported 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.