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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked Run No 3Boone, WVNear PeytonaMSHA 4607442 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/16/1991 | Toney'S Branch Coal CompanyReported operatorBrewster ThomasReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Crooked Run StripHarrison, WVMSHA 4604232 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/13/1978 | R & A Coal CompanyReported operatorRogers RobertReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Crosscreek MineBrooke, WVNear ColliersMSHA 4609067 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/07/2017 | Oxford Mining Co LLCReported operatorWestmoreland Coal CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Cross Lanes Eagle Mine No 1Nicholas, WVNear Keslers Cross LanesMSHA 4606695 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/08/1987 | Terry Eagle Coal CompanyReported operatorM A Hanna CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cross Lane Strip MineNicholas, WVMSHA 4602235 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/09/1972 | C C Conley & Sons IncReported operatorConley WillisReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Crozier RampMcdowell, WVMSHA 4602377 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 06/04/1980 | Hawley Coal Mining CorpReported operatorHawley CharbonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Crumpler Or Central ShopMcdowell, WVMSHA 4602386 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | United Pocahontas Coal CompanyReported operatorNational Bulk CarriersReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Crumpler Preparation PlantMcdowell, WVMSHA 4602384 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1983 | United Pocahontas Coal CompanyReported operatorNational Bulk CarriersReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Crystalane PlantLogan, WVMSHA 4605060 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | Crystalane IncReported operatorCrystalee Coal CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| C S I #5Monongalia, WVNear MorgantownMSHA 4608242 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/13/1995 | Coal Stripping IncReported operatorAlbright BarryReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| C S L #1Upshur, WVMSHA 4606059 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/02/1980 | Coal Systems LtdReported operatorMetec Acquisition CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| C & T No 2 SurfaceMercer, WVMSHA 4605061 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/16/1977 | C & T Excavating IncReported operatorCrew WillisReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cub Branch #2Mingo, WVNear BreedenMSHA 4608239 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/27/1994 | Cub Branch Development CompanyReported operatorSmith Daniel FReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cub Branch No 1Mcdowell, WVNear PremierMSHA 4606658 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/25/1991 | Brick Coal IncReported operatorLawson Charles WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cunningham Run Deep MinesHarrison, WVNear ShinnstonMSHA 4609461 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/2014 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Custard Hollow Surface MineKanawha, WVNear Near LondonMSHA 4607425 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/28/1991 | Pen Mining CompanyReported operatorHostetter JamesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Custer HollowKanawha, WVNear CanneltonMSHA 4606886 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/31/1985 | Cannelton Industries IncReported operatorCyprus Amax Minerals CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cut #21Kanawha, WVNear Cabin CreekMSHA 4602408 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/08/1982 | Cedar Coal CompanyReported operatorAmerican Electric Power Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cut #23Kanawha, WVNear Cabin CreekMSHA 4602406 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/01/1981 | Cedar Coal CompanyReported operatorAmerican Electric Power Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cut #24 SurfaceBoone, WVNear OrgasMSHA 4602407 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1984 | Nu East Mining CorpReported operatorEastern Gas & Fuel AssociationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cut #25 SurfaceBoone, WVNear OrgasMSHA 4602232 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/04/1984 | Nu East Mining CorpReported operatorEastern Gas & Fuel AssociationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cut #26 SurfaceBoone, WVNear OrgasMSHA 4606447 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/04/1984 | Nu East Mining CorpReported operatorEastern Gas & Fuel AssociationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cut #27 SurfaceBoone, WVNear OrgasMSHA 4604194 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/12/1983 | Nu East Mining CorpReported operatorEastern Gas & Fuel AssociationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| CV#37 Auger Miner Fayette, WVNear KincaidMSHA 4407085 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/23/2026 | Civil, LLCReported operatorJohn T QuintrellReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| CV#4 Surface Mine Boone, WVNear VanMSHA 4608921 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/08/2026 | Civil, LLC Reported operatorJohn T QuintrellReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Cyprus-Conti (2)Fayette, WVNear PowelltonMSHA 4608568 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/04/1996 | Continental Augering IncReported operatorMilligan GeorgeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| D 406 MineMingo, WVNear BaisdenMSHA 4601953 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | R J F Coal CompanyReported operatorR J F Coal CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| D-419 MineMingo, WVMSHA 4602123 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/26/1980 | C & R Coal CompanyReported operatorCaudill ShermanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| D-423Mingo, WVMSHA 4602901 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/24/1972 | Appalachian Mining Co C/O Peter White Coal CoReported operatorAppalachian Mining Co C/O Peter White Coal CoReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| D-424 MineMingo, WVMSHA 4603340 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/26/1980 | Appalachian Mining CompanyReported operatorAppalachian Mining CompanyReported 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.