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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Open PitPennington, SDMSHA 3901309 | GemstonesSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/03/1985 | Black Hills Lumber & StoneReported operatorNewman Ralph DReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 341 SandvikCuster, SDNear CusterMSHA 3901680 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/18/2025 | Moss Rock Landscaping IncReported operatorCory SchmitzReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 45'' ConeUnion, SDNear BerefordMSHA 3901433 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2008 | Weatherton Contracting Company IncReported operatorCarl WeathertonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 4g 21-21 PitCuster, SDMSHA 3901094 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/13/1980 | Custer County Highway DepartmentReported operatorCuster County Highway DepartmentReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 605 CrushingLincoln, SDNear WorthingMSHA 3901694 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/27/2026 | 605 CompaniesReported operatorMatthew KissellReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 751Hanson, SDNear New TownMSHA 3200945 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/01/2012 | Eagle Rock Timber IncReported operatorRick R GokeyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Aggregate'S Inc PitDavison, SDMSHA 3901201 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/10/1988 | Aggregate'S IncReported operatorRobideau DeanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| AGGREGATE WP-5Moody, SDNear MinotMSHA 3200791 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/26/2020 | Aggregate Construction IncReported operatorRobert E CogdillReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Agnew MineCuster, SDMSHA 3901167 | FeldsparSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1985 | Charles L Stiles-OprReported operatorCharles L Stiles-OprReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Airport PitLawrence, SDMSHA 3901199 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/03/1985 | Hills Materials CompanyReported operatorNorthwestern Engineering CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alberts PitHanson, SDMSHA 3901121 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/10/1978 | Commercial Asphalt & Materials IncReported operatorKughman RobertReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alfalfa Mill PitUnion, SDMSHA 3900757 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1985 | Christenson ConstructionReported operatorChristenson George & GaryReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Allis 45Minnehaha, SDNear Sioux FallsMSHA 3901332 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2008 | Myrl & Roys Paving IncReported operatorLynette Sue UnzelmanReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| All State PitRoberts, SDMSHA 3901202 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1985 | Barton Sand & GravelReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alverson PitMeade, SDMSHA 3900979 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/22/1978 | William FrerichsReported operatorFrerichs WilliamReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Anderson pitMarshall, SDNear EdenMSHA 3901568 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/22/2012 | Serocki Excavating,Inc.Reported operatorLee R Hansen; Christa K HansenReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Anderson Sand and Gravel LLCMeade, SDNear Rapid CityMSHA 3901522 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/16/2021 | Anderson Sand and Gravel LLCReported operatorWilliam H AndersonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Apple Springs (Mobile)Meade, SDNear SturgisMSHA 3901520 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/15/2011 | Apple Springs IncReported operatorDavid M Simpson; Mark A SimpsonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| ArcadeCuster, SDMSHA 3901365 | FeldsparSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/27/1991 | Ventling EnterprisesReported operatorVentling Lawrence MReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Asco PitMinnehaha, SDNear Sioux FallsMSHA 3901679 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/11/2025 | Asphalt Surfacing CompanyReported operatorHenry Carlson IIIReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| AtlanticClay, SDMSHA 3901343 | FeldsparSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/18/1987 | Rambo Mining CompanyReported operatorDoerr Leonard C & R E RobinsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| AURORAAurora, SDNear White LakeMSHA 3900087 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/21/2022 | Aurora County Highway DepartmentReported operatorAurora County-SDReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bachmann PitTripp, SDMSHA 3901181 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/14/1986 | Gerald Bachmann & SonsReported operatorBachmann GeraldReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bailey Sand And Gravel Pit No 1Union, SDMSHA 3900819 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/03/1985 | Siouxland Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorBailey OrvilleReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bald #4Custer, SDMSHA 3901252 | FeldsparSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/22/1982 | William Boggs MiningReported operatorBoggs WilliamReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Barley PitHanson, SDMSHA 3901099 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/03/1978 | Myrl & Roys Paving IncReported operatorLynette Sue UnzelmanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Barlund S & G Co-Hanson PitHamlin, SDMSHA 3900276 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/12/1981 | Komatz Construction IncReported operatorKomatz Tom PReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bartell Pit & MillPerkins, SDMSHA 3900248 | Construction Sand and GravelFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/16/1979 | Hoff Ready Mix CompanyReported operatorHoff Christ PReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Barth PitHutchinson, SDMSHA 3900116 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/17/1982 | Hutchinson County Highway DepartmentReported operatorHutchinson County-SdReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Batie PitDay, SDMSHA 3901078 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/03/1985 | Batie ExcavatingReported operatorBatie La VernReported 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.