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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone StarOkanogan, WAMSHA 4502032 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/05/1981 | Belgarde MiningReported operatorBelgarde MiningReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lone Star MineFerry, WAMSHA 4502433 | Copper Ore NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/26/1979 | Lone Star Mining CorpReported operatorLone Star Mining CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Looker Prop. So. Canyon Pit PortablePierce, WANear PuyallupMSHA 4503562 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/15/2007 | Randle's Sand & Gravel Inc.Reported operatorDavid G RandlesReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| LOOKOUT RIDGEClark, WAMSHA 4503435 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/29/2001 | Steve Smith Construction IncReported operatorSteven F SmithReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Loon Lake QuarryStevens, WAMSHA 4502923 | Barite Barium OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/09/1982 | Tri-H Mining Company IncReported operatorHurn RonaldReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| LOON LAKE SAND & GRAVELStevens, WANear Loon LakeMSHA 4502509 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/21/2015 | Loon Lake Sand & Gravel LLCReported operatorSteve HermanReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lopez Ready Mix Pit & PlantSan Juan, WAMSHA 4502404 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/13/1990 | Lopez Ready MixReported operatorFarris Robert CReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lopez Sand & Gravel PitSan Juan, WAMSHA 4502403 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/13/1993 | Lopez Sand & GravelReported operatorBuffum M R Jr & GaryReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lost Lake PitMason, WAMSHA 4502464 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/01/1980 | Mason County Road DepartmentReported operatorMason CountyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lost QuarrySkamania, WAMSHA 4502594 | Crushed, Broken TraprockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/12/1981 | Chelatchie Rock ProductsReported operatorSchwartz Dave & Roger OlsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lovegren Gravel PitKitsap, WAMSHA 4502482 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/21/1985 | Blossom Construction CompanyReported operatorBlossom Michael L & Maurlen GReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lovitt MineChelan, WANear WenatcheeMSHA 4503650 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2012 | Lovitt Mining Co., Inc.Reported operatorLovitt Resources IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| LowdenWalla Walla, WAMSHA 4503120 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/23/1993 | Ready Mix LtdReported operatorE O S IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lowden PitWalla Walla, WAMSHA 4502731 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/29/1980 | Max J Kuney CompanyReported operatorKuney Max J CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lower Goat Creek PitOkanogan, WAMSHA 4502817 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/12/1981 | Herriman Construction IncReported operatorHerriman CoyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lower North River PitPierce, WAMSHA 4502632 | Crushed, Broken TraprockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/26/1979 | Weyerhaeuser CompanyReported operatorGeorge WeyerhaeuserReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lower River Road PitClark, WAMSHA 4500646 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1985 | Kampe Readymix IncReported operatorKampe Readymix IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lucky Break MineSkamania, WAMSHA 4502963 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/02/1986 | Lucky Break Mining CompanyReported operatorKenneth O. JeterReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lucky Seven PitStevens, WAMSHA 4502741 | Barite Barium OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/13/1981 | Herb Bakie Mining CompanyReported operatorHerb Bakie Mining CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lummi Island QuarryWhatcom, WAMSHA 4502714 | Crushed, Broken TraprockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/09/1985 | Robert CulbertsonReported operatorCulbertson RonaldReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| LUMMI ISLAND QUARRYWhatcom, WANear LUMMIMSHA 4503187 | Crushed, Broken TraprockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/13/2014 | Aggregates West IncReported operatorDavid GraingerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Lund 15 QuarryGrays Harbor, WAMSHA 4502635 | Crushed, Broken TraprockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/26/1985 | Weyerhaeuser CompanyReported operatorGeorge WeyerhaeuserReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lux PitDouglas, WAMSHA 4502089 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/05/1979 | Douglas County Road DepartmentReported operatorDouglas County-WaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Luzon PitKitsap, WAMSHA 4502400 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/28/1979 | Oicc TridentReported operatorOicc TridentReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lyle PitKlickitat, WAMSHA 4502013 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/07/1978 | J K Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorJ K Sand & Gravel CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lynch Road Gravel PitMason, WAMSHA 4501779 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/15/1979 | Simpson Timber CompanyReported operatorSimpson Timber CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lynden Ready Mix Pit PlantWhatcom, WAMSHA 4500991 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/29/1988 | Lynden Ready Mix IncReported operatorJerry DoornenbalReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lynnwood Pit And PlantSnohomish, WAMSHA 4500620 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/08/1979 | Lynnwood Sand & Gravel IncorporatReported operatorParry W LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Lynwood Sand PitKitsap, WAMSHA 4502486 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/28/1979 | Clementz Construction CompanyReported operatorClementz BenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Mahaffey QuarryKitsap, WAMSHA 4502271 | Crushed, Broken TraprockSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/28/1978 | Longview Fibre CompanyReported operatorWollenberg R PReported 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.