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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCK CREEK GRAVELFremont, WYNear ALANTIC CITYMSHA 4801916 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/01/2026 | BRODIE EXCAVATION LLCReported operatorJacob Edson BrodieReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Rock Creek GroupFremont, WYNear Atlantic CityMSHA 4801819 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/01/2020 | RC Mineral & Rock LLCReported operatorJames J HealeyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rock Creek PlacerFremont, WYNear landenMSHA 4801606 | Misc. Nonmetallic Mnls. NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/22/2003 | Oro Management LLCReported operatorRichard Mathey; Zane PasmaReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rock Crusher #2Campbell, WYNear GilletteMSHA 4801605 | Common ShaleSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/30/2004 | Melgaard Construction Company IncorporatedReported operatorJohn E Melgaard JrReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rock River State PitCarbon, WYMSHA 4801220 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/17/1980 | Gilpatrick Construction Company IncReported operatorRichard GilpatrickReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rocks In Stones #1Sweetwater, WYNear Rock SpringsMSHA 4801738 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/05/2011 | Rocks In Stones, LLCReported operatorKenneth L Wilbert; Alex ClarkReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| ROCK SOLID PORTABLE #1Sheridan, WYMSHA 4801521 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/20/1999 | Rock Solid IncReported operatorKolar LaurenceReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Rocky ButteCampbell, WYNear GilletteMSHA 4801526 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/23/1998 | Horizon Coal Services IncReported operatorGraving Bruce SReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rocky Mountain Coal Company, LLCSweetwater, WYNear RelianceMSHA 4801725 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/03/2014 | Rocky Mountain Coal Company, LLCReported operatorSolvay S AReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rocky Mountain Sand And Gravel PitLaramie, WYMSHA 4801271 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/29/1984 | Rocky Mountain Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorRocky Mountain Sand & Gravel IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| RonccoPlatte, WYNear DenverMSHA 4800078 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/08/1982 | BecorReported operatorRanchester Resources IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rosebud Coal Sales CompanyCarbon, WYNear HannaMSHA 4800084 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 09/25/1995 | Rosebud Coal Sales CompanyReported operatorKiewit Peter Sons' IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| ROSS PLATEAUTeton, WYNear JacksonMSHA 4801580 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/10/2006 | Ross Excavation IncReported operatorLane RossReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Roth Shale PitSheridan, WYMSHA 4800222 | Crushed, Broken SlateSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/18/1978 | Sheridan County Highway DeptReported operatorSheridan County Highway DeptReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| RST EXCAVATIONTeton, WYNear JacksonMSHA 4801544 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/30/2025 | RST ExcavationReported operatorRoger Seherr ThossReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Ruby PitCrook, WYMSHA 4801339 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/18/1981 | Don LampertReported operatorLampert DonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ruby PitFremont, WYNear LANDERMSHA 4801380 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/11/2004 | Sinks Canyon IncReported operatorDonald HitshewReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Rule PitJohnson, WYNear buffaloMSHA 4801612 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/04/2004 | Jims Water Service, IncReported operatorJim RodgersReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Russell Creek PitPark, WYMSHA 4801255 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/28/1979 | Nicholls & Lewis ConcreteReported operatorLewis Mike & R DReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ruth IslJohnson, WYMSHA 4801370 | Uranium OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 06/15/1988 | Uranerz U S A IncReported operatorUranerzbergbau GmbhReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sand Creek PitCarbon, WYMSHA 4801222 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/17/1980 | Gilpatrick Construction Company IncReported operatorRichard GilpatrickReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sand DrawHot Springs, WYMSHA 4801390 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/01/1983 | Resource Exploration & Mining IncReported operatorBryant G HReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| SANDERS PITLaramie, WYMSHA 4801528 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/05/2001 | Sanders Gravel & Excavating IncReported operatorNorman SandersReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sanders Sand And Gravel PitLaramie, WYMSHA 4800296 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1985 | Sanders Gravel & ExcavatingReported operatorSanders Gravel & ExcavatingReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sand & GravelCarbon, WYMSHA 4800285 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/23/1979 | Martinez Max S & GReported operatorMartinez Max S & GReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sand & GravelSheridan, WYMSHA 4800306 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/21/1979 | Wondra Constr CoReported operatorWondra Constr CoReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sand & GravelLaramie, WYMSHA 4800515 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/29/1979 | Francis CushingReported operatorCushing FrancisReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sand & Gravel OperationCrook, WYMSHA 4800313 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/08/1978 | Roberts Construction CompanyReported operatorMcCormick IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sand & Gravel OperationsTeton, WYMSHA 4800278 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/28/1978 | Hoffbuhr Ready MixReported operatorHoffbuhr Ready MixReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Scale Number OneJohnson, WYNear BuffaloMSHA 4801735 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/23/2013 | Intermountain Construction and MaterialsReported operatorCRH PLCReported 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.