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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Creek MineMusselshell, MTNear MelstoneMSHA 2402531 | Coal (Lignite)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/30/2025 | Carpenter Creek LLCReported operatorJack Hanks; Bruce LemonsReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cascade QuarryCascade, MTMSHA 2401536 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/18/1982 | Mortensen Construction CompanyReported operatorMortensen GlenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Castles Sapphire MineLewis And Clark, MTMSHA 2401472 | GemstonesSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/30/1982 | Wesley & Ruth B CastlesReported operatorWesley & Ruth B CastlesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cateract Flats PlacerJefferson, MTMSHA 2401567 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/06/1982 | Bullock Brothers IncReported operatorBullock AllanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cay Plant Missoula, MTNear MissoulaMSHA 2402147 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/24/2017 | JD Russell Excavating IncReported operatorJared D RussellReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Cazier QuarryGallatin, MTMSHA 2401806 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/31/1988 | Barnard Construction Company IncReported operatorBarnard Construction Company, IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| C Bar A EarthworksTreasure, MTNear HyshamMSHA 2402716 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/05/2019 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| CEC Roadrunner Screen Plant #4080Flathead, MTNear KalispellMSHA 2402543 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/05/2012 | Nelcon IncReported operatorMike P White; Val B WhiteReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Cedarapids 2236Lincoln, MTNear EurekaMSHA 2402400 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/13/2024 | Keller Logging IncReported operatorTye R Keller; Wilbur W KellerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| CEDARAPIDS PORTABLE CRUSHER 443Sanders, MTNear Hot SpringsMSHA 2402143 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/21/2007 | Sanders County Dist #2Reported operatorSanders County - MTReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Cedar Rapids Cone CrusherYellowstone, MTNear BillingsMSHA 2402577 | Crushed, Broken SandstoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2011 | C & S Construction IncReported operatorEstate of Clint StovallReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Cedar Rapids CrusherLake, MTNear PolsonMSHA 2402096 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/24/2009 | Smith Paving & ContractingReported operatorLarry SmithReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Cedar Rapids CrusherStillwater, MTNear FishtailMSHA 2402334 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/26/2006 | Gravel Works IncReported operatorCalvin C ClarkReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| CENTENNIAL PITDeer Lodge, MTNear ButteMSHA 2401913 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/15/2007 | Centennial Concrete IncReported operatorMartyn SalussoReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Century Companies Inc PugmillFergus, MTNear LewistownMSHA 2402128 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/06/2012 | Century Companies IncReported operatorAaron Golik; Tracy GolikReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Century Paving Portable CrusherFergus, MTMSHA 2401798 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/11/1986 | Century PavingReported operatorJack MorgensternReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Century Silver Mines IncorporatedLewis And Clark, MTMSHA 2401253 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/13/1981 | Century Silver Mines IncReported operatorFetter HilbertReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Century UnitLewis And Clark, MTMSHA 2401577 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 02/18/1982 | Sparrow Resources LtdReported operatorFayram B DaleReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| ChartamBroadwater, MTMSHA 2401604 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/09/1989 | Addwest Gold IncReported operatorAddington LarryReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| CHARTAMBroadwater, MTNear TOWNSENDMSHA 2402826 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/16/2026 | HOLMES MINING & CONSULTING LLCReported operatorJory M HolmesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cherhill Resources IncorporatedLewis And Clark, MTMSHA 2401908 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/07/1991 | Cherhill Resources IncReported operatorCherhill Resources IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Chewculator IncorporatedLake, MTMSHA 2402026 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/14/1995 | Chewculater IncorpReported operatorWalton TinaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Chinese DiggingsJefferson, MTMSHA 2401594 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/22/1985 | Nrs IncReported operatorNugent George A-John F Ratchye & Emerson W ScottReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Chinook Sand & GravelBlaine, MTNear ChinookMSHA 2402362 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/30/2005 | John Pike Construction IncReported operatorJohn PikeReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Chouteau County Rd Dist #2Chouteau, MTNear Ft BentonMSHA 2402057 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2010 | Chouteau County Rd Dist #2Reported operatorChouteau County-MtReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| C.I.B. CRUSHER/SCREEN PLANTPark, MTNear LivingstonMSHA 2402169 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/02/2024 | C I B GravelReported operatorClyde BainterReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Cibola ViiiMadison, MTMSHA 2401488 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/22/1982 | Cibola ViiiReported operatorReed David D JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Circle Highway Pit & PlantDawson, MTMSHA 2401151 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/21/1980 | J & J IncReported operatorJ & J IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| City of LibbyLincoln, MTNear LibbyMSHA 2402648 | Copper Ore NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/05/2013 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Clark Brothers Portable Crusher #1Ravalli, MTMSHA 2401420 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/16/1982 | Clark Brothers ContractorsReported operatorClark Brothers ContractorsReported 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.