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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faulk County PitFaulk, SDMSHA 3901155 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/17/1982 | Faulk County HighwayReported operatorFaulk County-SdReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Fedde PitGregory, SDMSHA 3901073 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/02/1979 | Gregory County Highway DeptReported operatorGregory County-S DReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ferguson & Barker MinePennington, SDMSHA 3901147 | FeldsparSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/13/1978 | Harvey Bland Co-OperatorReported operatorHarvey Bland Co-OperatorReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Fisher Sand And Gravel CompanyLawrence, SDMSHA 3900662 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/22/1978 | Hansen Pit No 1Reported operatorHansen Pit No 1Reported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Flickertail PitDay, SDNear WaubayMSHA 3901470 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/18/2004 | J.E.M. LandscapingReported operatorJason E MillerReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Foster PitMinnehaha, SDNear Sioux FallsMSHA 3901443 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/22/2019 | Hagen Grading CompanyReported operatorMichael Hagen; Paul HagenReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Fox PitZiebach, SDMSHA 3901194 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/24/1981 | Harding County Highway DepartmentReported operatorHarding County Highway DepartmentReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Frank Iverson PitHughes, SDMSHA 3901185 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/26/1985 | R & E Crushing IncReported operatorLeesman RichardReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Frehreick PitMccook, SDMSHA 3901218 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/03/1985 | Anderson ConstructionReported operatorRobert L AndersonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Freidel PitHanson, SDNear EthanMSHA 3901674 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/22/2024 | Viet Family IncReported operatorJosh VietReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Friessen Terry PitMinnehaha, SDMSHA 3900921 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/03/1985 | Friessen Construction Company IncReported operatorCynthia A MonninReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Fuh Pit Or O'Grady PitPennington, SDMSHA 3900273 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/01/1982 | Martin L Meyer Construction CompanyReported operatorMartin L Meyer Construction CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| G4-21 #23 PitCuster, SDMSHA 3901098 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/10/1979 | Custer County Highway DepartmentReported operatorCuster County-SdReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Gardner GypsumPennington, SDMSHA 3901267 | GypsumSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/20/1986 | Dacotah CementReported operatorState Of South DakotaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Garvin PitHamlin, SDMSHA 3900841 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/05/1979 | Hamlin County Highway Department-SdReported operatorHamlin County-SdReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| GEFROH SAND & GRAVELMarshall, SDMSHA 3900934 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/29/2002 | Gefroh Sand & GravelReported operatorRichard GefrohReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| George C BlandCuster, SDMSHA 3901341 | FeldsparSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/30/1988 | Bland MiningReported operatorBland Jim & JoyceReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Gilt Edge MineLawrence, SDMSHA 3900902 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 12/18/1984 | Cyprus Exploration CompanyReported operatorCyprus Amax Minerals CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| GILT EDGE MINELawrence, SDMSHA 3901361 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/15/1999 | Brohm Mining CorpReported operatorDakota Mining CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Glaesman Pit And MillMcpherson, SDMSHA 3900906 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/03/1985 | Glaesman Sand & GravelReported operatorGlaesman ArvinReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Glenham PitWalworth, SDMSHA 3901368 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/04/1992 | Jensen Rock & Sand IncReported operatorKenneth D Jensen; Kyle D JensenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Glenham Screen PlantWalworth, SDNear GlenhamMSHA 3901673 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/24/2026 | Jensen Rock & Sand, Inc.Reported operatorKenneth D Jensen; Kyle D JensenReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Glenwood MineCuster, SDMSHA 3901239 | MicaSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/29/1984 | Concepts West IncReported operatorVan Horne John EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| GLORY HUNTER #2Pennington, SDMSHA 3901444 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/28/2000 | Glory Hunter Gold MineReported operatorLew WightReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Gold BugCuster, SDNear CusterMSHA 3901595 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/13/2020 | Glitter EnterprisesReported operatorCharles Patrick DillonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Golden Dawn MillPennington, SDMSHA 3901237 | Gold OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1985 | Gilbert C Swanson Foundation IncorpReported operatorSwanson Gilbert C JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Golden Dawn MineCuster, SDMSHA 3901236 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1985 | Gilbert C Swanson Foundation IncorpReported operatorSwanson Gilbert C JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Golden Reward MineLawrence, SDMSHA 3901281 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/03/1985 | Anaconda Minerals CompanyReported operatorAtlantic Richfield CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| GOLDEN REWARD MINELawrence, SDMSHA 3901362 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/26/1997 | Golden Reward Mining Company LpReported operatorWharf Resources & Dakota Mining CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Gold Mine PitHand, SDMSHA 3900311 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/30/1979 | R E Hanks OwnerReported operatorR E Hanks OwnerReported 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.