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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Creek MineSaunders, NENear CerescoMSHA 2501318 | Clay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/23/2025 | Glen-Gery CorporationReported operatorBrickworks LimitedReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| U Cross MineKeith, NENear PaxtonMSHA 2501196 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/29/2013 | Anderson Sand & GravelReported operatorDarlene AlbrechtReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Ulmer Sand & Gravel PitYork, NEMSHA 2500933 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/28/1989 | Ulmer Sand & GravelReported operatorUlmer EdmundReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ulrich Gravel Pits No 1 And 2Valley, NEMSHA 2500329 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/06/1979 | Ulrich Gravel IncReported operatorScott Ulrich; Wes UlrichReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ulrich Pit And Plant No 3Valley, NEMSHA 2500330 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/16/1978 | Ulrich Gravel IncReported operatorScott Ulrich; Wes UlrichReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Vakoc PitKnox, NEMSHA 2500952 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/20/1988 | Vakoc Construction CompanyReported operatorVakoc AdolphReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Van Kirk Sand & GravelYork, NEMSHA 2500932 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/30/1982 | Van Kirk Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorVan Kirk JohnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Van Kirk Sand & GravelYork, NEMSHA 2501056 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/03/1986 | Van Kirk Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorVan Kirk JohnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Verdigre Sand & Gravel Pit And PlantKnox, NEMSHA 2500331 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/20/1987 | Verdigre Sand & GravelReported operatorVerdigre Sand & GravelReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Vern Hiatt Maxwell SiteLincoln, NENear MaxwellMSHA 2501305 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/26/2019 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| VolkmanMadison, NEMSHA 2500990 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/28/1985 | Mid-West Bridge & Construction CompanyReported operatorDon KelloggReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| VRBAS SAND AND GRAVELHitchcock, NEMSHA 2500944 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1999 | Vrbas Sand & GravelReported operatorVrbas GaylordReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Wagner Pit & PlantJefferson, NEMSHA 2500333 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/22/1995 | Consolidated Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorBeatrice Concrete Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Warnke PitJefferson, NEMSHA 2500968 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/29/1989 | Decker Sand & GravelReported operatorDecker Leon & Urban BehrensReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Warnke PitJefferson, NENear BeatriceMSHA 2501017 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/19/2018 | Ace Sand & GravelReported operatorDaniel ThiesReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Waterloo SandDouglas, NENear WaterlooMSHA 2501314 | Sand, Industrial NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/23/2025 | Martin Marietta Materials IncReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Weaver Pit And PlantLincoln, NEMSHA 2500522 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/19/1982 | Lincoln CountyReported operatorLincoln County-NeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Weber Pit And PlantLoup, NEMSHA 2500748 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/04/1979 | Rock County Highway Department-NeReported operatorRock County-NeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Weeping Water Mine And MillCass, NEMSHA 2500020 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/22/1986 | American Cyanamid CompanyReported operatorAmerican Cyanamid CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Weeping Water North MineCass, NEMSHA 2500934 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 12/02/1985 | Martin Marietta AggregatesReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Weeping Water QuarryCass, NEMSHA 2500011 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/30/1993 | Martin Marietta AggregatesReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| West A PitLincoln, NEMSHA 2500544 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/29/1985 | Gayman Sand & GravelReported operatorFlorom Harvey & Gary GaymanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| WESTON SAND AND GRAVELDawson, NEMSHA 2501169 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/08/2000 | Weston Sand & GravelReported operatorWayne K WestonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| West PitHolt, NENear AtkinsonMSHA 2500187 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/14/2025 | Atkinson Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorTrista R SchaafReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| West Point PitCuming, NEMSHA 2500335 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/20/1986 | Husker Concrete & Gravel CompanyReported operatorKenneth E WhorlowReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| West Third Development PitHall, NEMSHA 2500095 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/14/1986 | H & M Equipment Company IncReported operatorBauer Don JReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| WIDGA PITMerrick, NEMSHA 2500308 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/02/2001 | Overland Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorVayden AndersonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Wild Rose PitHall, NEMSHA 2501015 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/10/1989 | H & M Equipment Company IncReported operatorBauer Don JReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Williams Pit And PlantGage, NEMSHA 2500886 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/10/1979 | Behrens Construction CompanyReported operatorConstructors Inc (NE)Reported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Willis Young Cement & Gravel CompanyScotts Bluff, NEMSHA 2500340 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/05/1996 | Willis Young Cement & Gravel CompanyReported operatorWillis Young; Irene YoungReported 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.