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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMC PIT 1Sublette, WYNear PinedaleMSHA 4801765 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/13/2012 | Intermountain Contractors LLC.Reported operatorMike McCulloughReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Imerys Marble IncorporatedPlatte, WYNear WheatlandMSHA 4800026 | Dimension MarbleSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/22/2005 | Imerys Marble IncReported operatorImerys S AReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Imerys Marble IncorporatedPlatte, WYNear WheatlandMSHA 4800533 | Crushed, Broken MarbleFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 03/22/2005 | Imerys Marble IncReported operatorImerys S AReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Innes PitCampbell, WYMSHA 4801112 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/14/1978 | Campbell County Road & Bridge DepartmentReported operatorCampbell County-WyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| IRIGARAY/CHRISTENSEN PROJECTJohnson, WYMSHA 4801148 | Uranium OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 09/30/2002 | Cogema Mining IncReported operatorCogema S AReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Iron DukeFremont, WYNear RivertonMSHA 4801821 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 06/01/2020 | TommyKnockers LLCReported operatorJacob J Tyra; Graham H JacobsReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Irvine PitConverse, WYMSHA 4801293 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/17/1980 | Gilpatrick Construction Company IncReported operatorRichard GilpatrickReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| JACKPOT MINEFremont, WYMSHA 4801478 | Uranium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/30/2001 | Green Mountain Mining VentureReported operatorRtz-Cra Group & U S Energy/Crested CorpReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Jacobs Ranch MineCampbell, WYNear WrightMSHA 4800997 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2009 | Jacobs Ranch Coal LLCReported operatorArch Resources IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| James Orr CrusherNatrona, WYMSHA 4801317 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/22/1982 | James C Orr Contractor IncReported operatorOrr JohnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jamison PitUinta, WYMSHA 4801320 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/26/1985 | Parson Ready Mix CompanyReported operatorParson Jack B CompaniesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jarreal Gravel PitCarbon, WYMSHA 4801166 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/14/1978 | Big Horn ConstructionReported operatorPeter Kiewit Sons' IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jaure PitSweetwater, WYNear WamsutterMSHA 4801651 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/06/2008 | Hyland Enterprises IncReported operatorDoug DevlonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Jaw Crusher Crook, WYNear GilletteMSHA 4801740 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/09/2021 | Earth Work Solutions (WY)Reported operatorTyler Miller; Tom MillerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| J B Frost PitFremont, WYMSHA 4801137 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/22/1982 | R J Studer & SonsReported operatorRalph J Studer JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jenkins ProjectCarbon, WYMSHA 4801132 | Uranium OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/16/1982 | Uranium Supply Services CorpReported operatorUranium Supply Services CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jennifer PitConverse, WYNear DouglasMSHA 4801850 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/12/2024 | C&H ExcavationReported operatorCliff E SimpsonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| J J GravelSublette, WYNear boulderMSHA 4801653 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/12/2007 | Fairbanks Jones LLCReported operatorEric A Fairbanks; Mark A JonesReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| John Christian PitJohnson, WYMSHA 4801205 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/10/1983 | K G Construction CompanyReported operatorJerry R Means; Craig MeansReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Johnson Cnty Road & Bridge Ptble ScreenJohnson, WYNear buffaloMSHA 4801237 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/16/2008 | Johnson County Road & BridgeReported operatorJohnson County-WYReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Joint Crusher 7-1 7-9Sheridan, WYMSHA 4801254 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/27/1989 | J D Pelesky Construction Company IncReported operatorPelesky Gerald KReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jones PitGoshen, WYMSHA 4801057 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/19/1980 | Goshen County Highway DepartmentReported operatorGoshen County-WyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| JR Civil Portable 1Sheridan, WYNear SheridanMSHA 4801776 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/05/2014 | JR Civil, LLCReported operatorJenea StoltzReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| JTL - PORTABLE NO 1Converse, WYMSHA 4801535 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/01/2002 | Jtl Group IncReported operatorKnife River CorporationReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Justin PitAlbany, WYMSHA 4800269 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/18/1980 | Sterling Sand & Gravel Company Of WyomingReported operatorKoppers Co Inc & Redland PlcReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kasler-State QuarryLaramie, WYMSHA 4801415 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/31/1985 | Andesite Rock CompanyReported operatorL G Everist IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kaycee/Brock MinesJohnson, WYMSHA 4800970 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/01/1985 | Kaycee Bentonite CorpReported operatorT A ThorsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kay PitAlbany, WYMSHA 4801202 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/19/1980 | Rissler & Mc Murry CompanyReported operatorRon McMurryReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Keith PitJohnson, WYMSHA 4801249 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/14/1979 | Fisher Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorThomas G FisherReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kemmerer #35Lincoln, WYMSHA 4801325 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/21/1985 | Gilpatrick Construction Company IncReported operatorRichard GilpatrickReported 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.