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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Cave Materials 281SBexar, TXNear San AntonioMSHA 4105568 | Sand, CommonSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/23/2022 | Lion Cave Materials Reported operatorAnchor International Inc; Irene S GaloReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| LION STONE LLCShackelford, TXNear LuedersMSHA 4105630 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/03/2022 | LION STONE LLCReported operatorAll American Trust; Blue Diamond TrustReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lippman CrusherGarza, TXNear PostMSHA 4105451 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/26/2025 | Black Jack Energy Services LLCReported operatorLonny Hergert; James (Cliff) PriceReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lippmann 2019-02123Stephens, TXNear Breckinridge MSHA 4105542 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2021 | West Texas AggregateReported operatorAdam JenschkeReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Little Bear AggregateUvalde, TXNear UvaldeMSHA 4104742 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/02/2015 | Little Bear AggregateReported operatorRichard D Smelley; Debbie R DavisReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Little Bull Creek Coal MineColeman, TXNear RockwoodMSHA 4102876 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/14/1991 | Amistad Fuel CompanyReported operatorKaiser Cement CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Littlefield PitLamb, TXMSHA 4102642 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/02/1984 | Lubbock Asphalt Products IncReported operatorJarnagin WalterReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Littlefield PitLamb, TXNear 1 mine South of FM54MSHA 4104325 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/14/2003 | South Texas Aggr., Inc.Reported operatorWilliam Clay ColemanReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Little River Gravel PitMilam, TXMSHA 4103214 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/24/1984 | Little River Gravel Company IncReported operatorLittle River Gravel Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Little River MaterialsMilam, TXNear CameronMSHA 4104353 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/27/2004 | Mine Service LTDReported operatorMichael B DebaultReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Little RockEl Paso, TXNear El PasoMSHA 4104502 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/17/2009 | Forilan Zapada GalavizReported operatorForilan G ZepadaReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Little Sandy Sand PitOrange, TXMSHA 4102254 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/15/1987 | C & W EnterprisesReported operatorChesser Gaylon & Jim WaltersReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Llano County QuarryLlano, TXMSHA 4102767 | Crushed, Broken GraniteSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/28/1980 | Capitol Granite QuarriesReported operatorCapitol Granite QuarriesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Llano Pit And PlantLlano, TXMSHA 4102759 | VermiculiteSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/28/1980 | Volite IncReported operatorVolite IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Llano Sand PlantLlano, TXNear LlanoMSHA 4105185 | Sand, Industrial NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/03/2026 | Collier MaterialsReported operatorStan CollierReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lloyd WeatherfordHays, TXMSHA 4103057 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/04/1991 | Lloyd WeatherfordReported operatorWeatherford LloydReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| LMS Lone Star Masonry and StoneWilliamson, TXNear Liberty HallMSHA 4103502 | Dimension LimestoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2019 | LMS Lone Star Masonry and StoneReported operatorMargarito EspinozaReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lobo QuarryEl Paso, TXNear El PasoMSHA 4104397 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/19/2005 | Rock-It MaterialsReported operatorRick CardinalReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| LOGO MATERIALS INCNueces, TXMSHA 4103323 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/24/2001 | Logo Materials IncReported operatorLesa Garrett OsborneReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lokey (Posey Pit)Lubbock, TXNear LubbockMSHA 4104765 | ShellSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/14/2009 | Lokey Earth MovingReported operatorKevin V LokeyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| LOM-CalallenNueces, TXNear RobstownMSHA 4104284 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/25/2002 | Live Oak Materials IncReported operatorMelvin GarrettReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lometa Stone QuarryLlano, TXMSHA 4103376 | Gold OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 11/23/1987 | Lometa Stone CompanyReported operatorCarothers JerryReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lone Star Aggregates - SchertzComal, TXNear New BraunsfelsMSHA 4105274 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2024 | Asphalt Inc., LLCReported operatorConstruction Partners IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lone Star CrusherLubbock, TXNear Lubbock, Tx..MSHA 4104185 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/10/2012 | Lone Star Dirt & PavingReported operatorWesley Sanders; Steve TurnerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lone Star PlantMorris, TXNear Lone StarMSHA 4105245 | Iron OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/26/2018 | Acentus Rusk, LLCReported operatorLewie Byers; David J DurrettReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lone Star Steel Mines & PlantMorris, TXMSHA 4101643 | Iron OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/06/1984 | Lone Star Steel CompanyReported operatorNorthwest Industries IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Longhorn Cement DivisionBexar, TXMSHA 4100038 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/25/1988 | Kaiser Cement CorpReported operatorKaiser Cement CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Longhorn Materials IncorporatedMontgomery, TXMSHA 4103356 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/27/1988 | Longhorn Materials IncReported operatorLonghorn Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Long-Johnson Pit & PlantLubbock, TXMSHA 4101243 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/21/1980 | Henry L Stafford-General ContractorReported operatorStafford Henry LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Long PitLlano, TXNear KingslandMSHA 4105082 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/27/2018 | Collier Materials IncReported operatorStan CollierReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView 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.