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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanco Portable Screen PlantJefferson, MTMSHA 2401568 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/11/1983 | Stanco IncReported operatorStanco IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| STANISN PITCascade, MTNear Great FallsMSHA 2401760 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/08/2017 | Dickman ExcavationReported operatorDave DickmanReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Star MineCascade, MTMSHA 2400748 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/03/1982 | Westgate Mining & Construction IncReported operatorMowlem John PlcReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| State 28 MineSanders, MTNear PlainsMSHA 2402291 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/30/2004 | Josephson StoneReported operatorBrian E JosephsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| State Creek MineLewis And Clark, MTMSHA 2401719 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/06/1983 | Pioneer MatrixReported operatorMarshall Donald E & Ronald ToomerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| State Lands #2Richland, MTNear CulbertsonMSHA 2402657 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/15/2015 | Excel Industries IncReported operatorRobert A Hagemeister Jr; Lonnie J HagemeisterReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| State MineJefferson, MTMSHA 2401557 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/07/1982 | Dale S PloyharReported operatorDale S PloyharReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| St. Clair Ranch Rock PitMineral, MTNear AlbertonMSHA 2402365 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/13/2009 | St. Clair Ranch Rock PitReported operatorOllie L St Clair; Susan K St ClairReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Stenerson Bros PitMissoula, MTNear FrenchtownMSHA 2402413 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/30/2006 | Stenerson Bros ExcavatingReported operatorKelly S StenersonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Stewart Excavating Inc.Ravalli, MTNear CorvallisMSHA 2402117 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/02/2023 | Stewart Excavating IncReported operatorWalter A StewartReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Stillwater County Road DepartmentStillwater, MTMSHA 2401504 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/18/1982 | Stillwater CountyReported operatorStillwater CountyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stillwater Mine CompanyStillwater, MTNear NyeMSHA 2402619 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/10/2012 | The Robbins CompanyReported operatorLok HomeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stillwater Pgm Resources MineSweet Grass, MTMSHA 2401562 | Platinum Group OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/17/1981 | Stillwater Pgm ResourcesReported operatorManville CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stinkwater PitMissoula, MTMSHA 2401304 | Barite Barium OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/07/1978 | Far West Logging CompanyReported operatorFar West Logging CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| St Joe Placer MineLewis And Clark, MTMSHA 2401819 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/07/1989 | Special Lady Mining CorpReported operatorBallard AlReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| St Louis MineBroadwater, MTMSHA 2401522 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/30/1982 | United Minerals CompanyReported operatorGraphite Sales IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stokes Excavation Inc.Pondera, MTNear Conrad MtMSHA 2402310 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/23/2003 | Stokes Excavation Inc.Reported operatorThomas W StokesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Stone Recovery QuarryGallatin, MTNear BelgradeMSHA 2402482 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/13/2007 | Big Sky Masonary Stone IncReported operatorPhillip Cox; Rebeca CoxReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Storm-KingMusselshell, MTNear RoundupMSHA 2400911 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/17/1985 | Storm King Coal Mining Company IncReported operatorProuse Jerry JReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Strawn MineMadison, MTMSHA 2401686 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/04/1986 | Sam Bear Gold CompanyReported operatorDale Claude OReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| S.T.S. GRAVELPark, MTNear LivinstonMSHA 2401501 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2008 | S T S GravelReported operatorLarry StandsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Studer Crusher No 1Yellowstone, MTMSHA 2401445 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/20/1982 | R J Studer & SonsReported operatorRalph J Studer JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| S&T WASH PLANTCarbon, MTNear Red LodgeMSHA 2402245 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/01/2011 | S & T Ready Mix IncReported operatorLee St ClairReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Sundance Mining & AssociatesSilver Bow, MTMSHA 2401771 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/08/1986 | Sundance Mining & AssociatesReported operatorSmith J Al & Don JohnsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Superior Rock Sand & GravelMineral, MTNear SuperiorMSHA 2402320 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/18/2008 | Superior Rock Sand & GravelReported operatorAngelo N VerverisReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Surprise HillLincoln, MTNear LibbyMSHA 2402284 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/16/2015 | R P O Stone IncReported operatorRobert P OrrReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Surprise HillLincoln, MTNear MarionMSHA 2402391 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/14/2005 | Rocky Mountain Rock IncReported operatorRichard Paul Lewis; Melissa L LewisReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| SWEETWATER GARNET INC.Beaverhead, MTNear DillonMSHA 2402098 | GemstonesSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/10/2003 | Sweetwater Garnet IncReported operatorStansbury Holdings CorpReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| SWEETWATER GARNET MILLBeaverhead, MTNear dillonMSHA 2402103 | AgateFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 08/05/2003 | Sweetwater Garnet IncReported operatorAbsolut Resources CorpReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Tabor No 1Madison, MTMSHA 2401653 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/30/1982 | Tabor Mines & Metals CorpReported operatorKramer James DReported 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.