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Abandoned mines in Texas

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.

2,744 matching recordsMSHA snapshot · 2026-10-31

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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 locationMaterial / typeReported statusReported relationshipsAvailable history
Burns Ranch Uranium PlantLive Oak, TXMSHA 4102745Uranium OreFacilityAbandonedStatus date: 08/25/1983United States Steel CorpReported operatorUSX Corp (United States Steel Corp)Reported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Burro Minerals Sand MineCulberson, TXNear Van HornMSHA 4105300Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/24/2022Aequor Mgt LLCReported operatorStephen Crittenden; David J DurrettReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Burton CrusherWashington, TXMSHA 4103044Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 06/05/1983Jarbet Company IncReported operatorAnderson T H MrsReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Bushland CRUSHER # 1Potter, TXNear BushlandMSHA 4104687Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2009Howell Sand Company Inc.Reported operatorJames R Howell JrReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
BUTLER PITBastrop, TXNear ElginMSHA 4100265Common Clays NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/23/2018Elgin-Butler Brick CompanyReported operatorJohn R ButlerReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
BUTLER PITLubbock, TXNear LubbockMSHA 4104179Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 12/02/2015Allen Butler Construction IncReported operatorDaniel R Wetzel; James J DavisReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Butler Sand and GravelHall, TXNear MatadorMSHA 4104461Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/08/2011Allen Butler Const., Inc.Reported operatorDaniel R Wetzel; James J DavisReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
B W #3Montgomery, TXMSHA 4103591Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/20/1991Barto Watson IncReported operatorWatson BartoReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
By Bee Gravel PitsMontgomery, TXMSHA 4103030Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/08/1983Jones G Finke IncReported operatorFinke Jeryl WReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Bynum Pit - Forsan#1Howard, TXNear ForsanMSHA 4105393Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/20/2024Forsan Cowboy Construction, Inc.Reported operatorRichard Guy NewellReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Byrd Pit #1Dallas, TXMSHA 4102247Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 04/10/1986Byrd Ranch IncReported operatorPrevot AReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Caddo PitStephens, TXNear BreckenridgeMSHA 4104767Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/02/2009Mills Crushed Stone CompanyReported operatorMatt Mills; Kirk MillsReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
CALALLEN MATERIALS LTD LLPNueces, TXNear Corpus ChristiMSHA 4104310Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 03/01/2007Calallen MaterialsReported operatorKaran Kawa Land and Cattle Co LLC; R Bryan GulleyReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Calibre Stone Bell, TXNear SaladoMSHA 4105656Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 03/26/2026Calibre StoneReported operatorEstefana ArreolaReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
CALICHE CRUSHERColeman, TXMSHA 4103547Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/20/1999City Of ColemanReported operatorCity Of Coleman-TxReported controllerProduction / employmentView source coverage →
Camargo PitWilliamson, TXNear FlorenceMSHA 4104501Dimension LimestoneSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/20/2006Camargo Stone CompanyReported operatorRuben OlaldeReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Cameron 1336 (2)Milam, TXNear CameronMSHA 4104551Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/27/2020Arcosa Aggregates, IncReported operatorArcosa, IncReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Cameron 1336 (3)Milam, TXNear CameronMSHA 4105234Sand, CommonSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/27/2020Arcosa Aggregates, IncReported operatorArcosa, IncReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Cameron RanchBurnet, TXMSHA 4103792Crushed, Broken SandstoneSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 06/30/1995Cameron Ranch Stone SalesReported operatorCharles E CameronReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Camino RealEl Paso, TXNear Horizon cityMSHA 4105003Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 03/29/2021Camino RealReported operatorAlfredo RezaReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
CAMPBELL PITHale, TXMSHA 4102770Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 02/03/1997Matador MaterialsReported operatorMart Jordan; Taylor JordanReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Campbell PitLlano, TXMSHA 4103693Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 11/15/1993E F & Garland BeshearsReported operatorBeshears E F & GarlandReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Campbell QuarryCooke, TXMSHA 4102975Dimension LimestoneSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 11/06/1989J R Thompson IncReported operatorJohn R ThompsonReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
CampbelltonAtascosa, TXNear Falls CityMSHA 4104681Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 11/26/2014B & G Materials LLCReported operatorRoland H Beck; James R GummReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
C And S Truck Line PitJefferson, TXMSHA 4102429Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 02/12/1981C & S Truck Line IncReported operatorCrumpton A TReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
CANE CREEK QYLamar, TXMSHA 4103965Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 04/28/1999Earth Partners MaterialsReported operatorHarrison Joe Jr & Mack E WilsonReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Cannon PitGrayson, TXMSHA 4103619Clay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.SurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/07/1993Acme Brick CompanyReported operatorJustin Industries IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
CANNON PITSan Jacinto, TXNear WillisMSHA 4104936Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/19/2019Cannon Materials, LLCReported operatorRonald Lee Pray; Debra Lee PrayReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
CANYON SITERandall, TXNear CanyonMSHA 4104035Kaolin and Ball ClaySurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 04/28/2003Canyon Caliche Pit IncReported operatorLeroy GonzalesReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Capitol Cement QuarryBexar, TXMSHA 4102945Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 04/22/1994Capitol Aggregates IncReported operatorZachry CorporationReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →

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Acquisition & reuse

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.

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Reclamation projects

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.

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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.