Abandoned mines in Gila County, Arizona

1. Mine openings

   shafts, adits, air shafts, portals and vertical openings: the ways into underground workings
   1,690 49.7%
2. Prospect pits and trenches

   shallow exploration diggings that never became a mine
   1,366 40.2%
3. Mines and surface workings

   labelled mines, open pits, strip mines, placer and hydraulic workings
   80 2.4%
4. Quarries, gravel and borrow pits

   construction-material and industrial-mineral extraction
   89 2.6%
5. Dumps, tailings, spoil and gob

   what mining left above ground
   176 5.2%

A name is the label printed beside the symbol on the map. "First mapped" is the earliest topographic edition that shows the symbol, which bounds the feature's age from above; it is not the date it was worked. Unnamed features (most prospect pits, adits and shafts carry no label) are in the counts above but not this list.

1. APACHE SAND & GRAVEL

   Surface metal/non-metal · Apache Sand & Gravel · MSHA ID 0202789
   Abandoned 1999-07-19
2. Barite Mining & Benefaction Facility

   Surface metal/non-metal · Coastal & Western Minerals · MSHA ID 0202018
   Abandoned 1982-08-25
3. BHP Copper - Miami Unit

   Facility metal/non-metal · BHP Copper Inc · MSHA ID 0200139
   Abandoned 2022-03-30
4. Bluebird Mine

   Surface metal/non-metal · Ranchers Exploration & Development Corp · MSHA ID 0200158
   Abandoned 1982-11-04
5. Bonanza

   Surface metal/non-metal · Charlie Nichols Contractor · MSHA ID 0202242
   Abandoned 1992-10-28
6. Bracco Property

   Surface metal/non-metal · Inspiration Mines Inc · MSHA ID 0202167
   Abandoned 1984-05-22
7. Bryce Rocky Field

   Surface metal/non-metal · Brimhall Sand, Rock & Building Materials · MSHA ID 0203295
   Abandoned 2022-03-24
8. Buckeye Mine

   Underground metal/non-metal · Silver Bullet Holdings · MSHA ID 0203467
   Abandoned 2025-04-01
9. BUCKHEAD MESA PIT

   Surface metal/non-metal · Gila County · MSHA ID 0202816
   Abandoned 2001-04-02
10. Charlie D

    Surface metal/non-metal · Yarnell No 1 Inc · MSHA ID 0202040
    Abandoned 1982-02-02
11. Chilito

    Surface metal/non-metal · Gordon Wainwright-Contractor · MSHA ID 0200576
    Abandoned 1979-05-31
12. Christmas Mill

    Facility metal/non-metal · Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company · MSHA ID 0200847
    Abandoned 1978-10-05
13. Christmas Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company · MSHA ID 0200149
    Abandoned 1983-03-31
14. Christmas Underground Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company · MSHA ID 0201319
    Abandoned 1984-03-15
15. Cnc Inc Portable Plant

    Surface metal/non-metal · Cnc Inc · MSHA ID 0202608
    Abandoned 1994-10-17
16. Copper Hills Silica Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Triple Nichol Inc · MSHA ID 0200327
    Abandoned 1991-08-30
17. Cutter Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · John Mercer & Company · MSHA ID 0201751
    Abandoned 1979-08-24
18. Cyprus Lime Quarry

    Surface metal/non-metal · Adair Mining & Construction · MSHA ID 0202604
    Abandoned 1995-01-26
19. El Dorado Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Jaquays Mining Corp · MSHA ID 0200951
    Abandoned 1983-01-14
20. Gila Materials Incorporated

    Surface metal/non-metal · Gila Materials Inc · MSHA ID 0202485
    Abandoned 1992-09-09
21. Gila Resource Management LLC

    Surface metal/non-metal · Gila Resource Management LLC · MSHA ID 0202958
    Abandoned 2010-08-25
22. GOAT CREEK MINING CO

    Surface metal/non-metal · Goat Creek Mining Company · MSHA ID 0202771
    Abandoned 2001-09-30
23. Gold Dust

    Surface metal/non-metal · Saga Mining Company · MSHA ID 0202081
    Abandoned 1983-07-15
24. Gold Dust Mine

    Facility metal/non-metal · Mandate Inc · MSHA ID 0202303
    Abandoned 1986-07-03
25. Golden Wonder

    Facility metal/non-metal · 85 Venture · MSHA ID 0202019
    Abandoned 1984-03-15
26. Gressley Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Tonto Rock Products LLC. · MSHA ID 0203365
    Abandoned 2020-10-29
27. Harrington Ranch

    Surface metal/non-metal · Smithco Enterprises, Inc. · MSHA ID 0203103
    Abandoned 2011-11-14
28. Hartle Portable Crusher #1

    Surface metal/non-metal · Tanasse Mining Inc · MSHA ID 0202341
    Abandoned 1987-04-23
29. Inspiration Concentrator

    Facility metal/non-metal · Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company · MSHA ID 0200845
    Abandoned 1983-10-25
30. Jaquays Mill

    Facility metal/non-metal · Jaquays Mining Corp · MSHA ID 0200954
    Abandoned 1983-01-14
31. Kennecott Limestone Mill

    Facility metal/non-metal · Kennecott Minerals Company · MSHA ID 0201093
    Abandoned 1982-08-12
32. Lime Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Mc Farland & Hullinger · MSHA ID 0201564
    Abandoned 1984-01-17
33. Lime Quarry

    Surface metal/non-metal · Kessen & Kessen, Inc. · MSHA ID 0203315
    Abandoned 2014-08-26
34. Lost Cause #1

    Surface metal/non-metal · Paypop Inc · MSHA ID 0202148
    Abandoned 1985-05-09
35. Lucky Boy

    Surface metal/non-metal · Pinal Minerals & Mining Ltd · MSHA ID 0201882
    Abandoned 1980-04-02
36. Mc Fadden Peak Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Western Fluorspar Ltd · MSHA ID 0201664
    Abandoned 1980-06-02
37. METRO MATERIALS GLOBE

    Surface metal/non-metal · United Metro Materials Inc · MSHA ID 0202692
    Abandoned 2001-09-11
38. Miami Copper Operations

    Surface metal/non-metal · Hardy Turquoise Company Inc · MSHA ID 0201716
    Abandoned 1980-10-20
39. Miami Copper Operations

    Surface metal/non-metal · Sterling Mining Company Inc · MSHA ID 0202130
    Abandoned 1988-08-02
40. Miami East Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Pinto Valley Copper Corp · MSHA ID 0200825
    Abandoned 1986-03-31
41. Old Dominion Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Cities Service Company · MSHA ID 0201048
    Abandoned 1979-05-31
42. Oxhide Pit & Leaching

    Surface metal/non-metal · Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company · MSHA ID 0200147
    Abandoned 1980-06-27
43. Peridot

    Surface metal/non-metal · San Carlos Apache Tribe · MSHA ID 0201629
    Abandoned 1978-06-14
44. Phillips Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Phillips Mining Company · MSHA ID 0202178
    Abandoned 1983-12-16
45. Pinto Valley Mill

    Facility metal/non-metal · Cities Service Company · MSHA ID 0201248
    Abandoned 1981-01-26
46. Pioneer Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · Pioneer Mining Ltd Partnership · MSHA ID 0202152
    Abandoned 1984-05-24
47. PLANT 40

    Surface metal/non-metal · United Metro Materials Inc · MSHA ID 0202697
    Abandoned 1997-08-13
48. Portable

    Surface metal/non-metal · Oddonetto Construction Inc · MSHA ID 0203446
    Abandoned 2023-08-08
49. Portable # 2

    Surface metal/non-metal · Southwest Rock Products LLC · MSHA ID 0203109
    Abandoned 2018-01-30
50. Portable Crusher #100 30

    Surface metal/non-metal · Nichols Development Corp · MSHA ID 0202287
    Abandoned 1986-04-29
51. Portable Crusher No 1

    Surface metal/non-metal · A J Gilbert Construction Company · MSHA ID 0201830
    Abandoned 1980-08-11
52. PORTABLE CRUSHING PLANT #1

    Surface metal/non-metal · Brown'S Rye Creek Enterprises · MSHA ID 0202617
    Abandoned 1997-07-17
53. PORTABLE CRUSHING PLANT #3

    Surface metal/non-metal · Guzman Construction Company · MSHA ID 0202682
    Abandoned 1998-12-29
54. R & H Boulders, LLC

    Surface metal/non-metal · R & H Boulders, LLC · MSHA ID 0202997
    Abandoned 2017-08-15
55. Ranch Creek Sand & Gravel

    Surface metal/non-metal · Gilson Wash District Economic Enterprise · MSHA ID 0203149
    Abandoned 2022-08-11
56. Red Select Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Payson Concrete and Materials Inc. · MSHA ID 0202983
    Abandoned 2008-07-21
57. Reymert Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · Triple Nichol Inc · MSHA ID 0202338
    Abandoned 2022-08-11
58. Rinker Materials Globe

    Surface metal/non-metal · RINKER MATERIALS · MSHA ID 0202502
    Abandoned 2007-06-19
59. RYE CREEK

    Surface metal/non-metal · Recovery I Inc · MSHA ID 0202684
    Abandoned 1999-03-31
60. Rye Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · W R Skousen Contractor Inc · MSHA ID 0201883
    Abandoned 1980-01-02
61. Santa Maria Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Bagdad Redi-Mix Inc · MSHA ID 0201858
    Abandoned 1984-09-12
62. Second Chance

    Surface metal/non-metal · National Resources Inc · MSHA ID 0201943
    Abandoned 1980-06-02
63. Shaft Rehab

    Underground metal/non-metal · Frontier Constructors Company · MSHA ID 0201897
    Abandoned 1979-06-19
64. SHEPPARD'S PIT

    Surface metal/non-metal · Gila County · MSHA ID 0202818
    Abandoned 2002-06-25
65. Slate Creek Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Gila Concrete LLC · MSHA ID 0203287
    Abandoned 2012-01-01
66. SLEEPING BEAUTY MINE

    Surface metal/non-metal · Sleeping Beauty Turquoise · MSHA ID 0202416
    Abandoned 2012-08-17
67. STAR VALLEY

    Surface metal/non-metal · Gila County · MSHA ID 0202815
    Abandoned 2001-12-14
68. Sun Land Sand & Gravel Llc

    Surface metal/non-metal · Sun Land Sand & Gravel Llc · MSHA ID 0201956
    Abandoned 1991-05-03
69. Sun Valley Crushing Company

    Surface metal/non-metal · Sun Valley Crushing Company · MSHA ID 0201869
    Abandoned 1978-06-28
70. Sunchief Mine

    Facility metal/non-metal · Sunchief Mines · MSHA ID 0202031
    Abandoned 1982-11-05
71. Telsmith Crusher-Sand Pit Or Pit No 8088

    Surface metal/non-metal · Corn Construction Company · MSHA ID 0201849
    Abandoned 1980-08-07
72. TONTO BASIN PIT

    Surface metal/non-metal · Jesoco Inc · MSHA ID 0202770
    Abandoned 2001-06-25
73. Tonto Mining & Milling

    Facility metal/non-metal · Tonto Mining & Milling Co Inc · MSHA ID 0201131
    Abandoned 1979-11-26
74. TONTO PIT

    Surface metal/non-metal · Jesoco Inc · MSHA ID 0202775
    Abandoned 1998-08-25
75. Top Hat

    Surface metal/non-metal · South Texas Aggregates Inc · MSHA ID 0202014
    Abandoned 1981-05-06
76. Triple Nichol - Miami Crusher

    Surface metal/non-metal · Triple Nichol, Inc. · MSHA ID 0203040
    Abandoned 2004-11-08
77. Triple Nichol - Portable Rawson Crusher

    Surface metal/non-metal · Triple Nichol Inc · MSHA ID 0202498
    Abandoned 2004-10-27
78. Union Rock & Materials Corp Tonto Creek

    Facility metal/non-metal · Union Rock & Materials Corp · MSHA ID 0202237
    Abandoned 1990-01-03
79. Van Dyke Mine

    Facility metal/non-metal · Kocide Mining Corp · MSHA ID 0202472
    Abandoned 1989-11-20
80. Westlinc Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · Westlinc Limited Partnership · MSHA ID 0202545
    Abandoned 1993-05-10
81. Yankee Dollar Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Nicky Brite Mines Inc · MSHA ID 0202029
    Abandoned 1981-08-27
82. YOUNG PIT

    Surface metal/non-metal · High Desert Material · MSHA ID 0202906
    Abandoned 2002-02-28
83. Zulu Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · Zulu Mining Company · MSHA ID 0202052
    Abandoned 1984-03-13

Status and date are as reported to MSHA by the operator. Each mine's own page carries its accident, citation and inspection record.

• Mohave County 5,749
• La Paz County 5,030
• Pima County 4,684
• Yavapai County 3,585
• Pinal County 3,289
• Maricopa County 3,227
• Cochise County 3,108
• Yuma County 1,743
• Santa Cruz County 1,696
• Coconino County 1,397
• Greenlee County 1,312
• Graham County 656

1. USGS, Consolidated Prospect- and Mine-Related Features from 7.5- and 15-Minute Topographic Quadrangle Maps of the United States (USMIN)
   597,612 point and area features digitized from about 106,350 historical topographic maps published 1886–2006; public domain (CC0). A feature is a map symbol, not a field-verified site, and the map does not say whether it was still worked.
2. USGS Fact Sheet 2025–3003, The Abandoned Mine Inventory of the United States
   States that as of 2025 there is no comprehensive national inventory of abandoned mine features, and that the detailed national database now being built will not be published.
3. OSMRE, Abandoned Mine Land Inventory System (e-AMLIS), public Problems layer
   One row per abandoned mine land problem in a problem area, with its type, funding program and reclamation status; mostly coal mined before the 1977 Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act. Coordinates are the problem area's.
4. MSHA, Mines dataset (Mine Data Retrieval System)
   Every mine registered with MSHA since the 1970s; a mine reads Abandoned or Abandoned and Sealed when its operator reported that status. Refreshed weekly.
5. US Census Bureau, 2023 cartographic county boundaries (1:500,000)
   Each feature's county is assigned by its coordinates against these boundaries, not copied from the source file.
6. GAO-20-238, Abandoned Hardrock Mines (March 2020)
   Federal agencies had identified at least 140,000 abandoned hardrock mine features on federal land and estimated more than 390,000 more not yet captured in their databases.
7. Abandoned Hardrock Mine Reclamation (AHMR) Program, US Department of the Interior
   The program the USGS inventory is compiled for. Its appropriations and the 674,000 field-confirmed feature count on this page were provided by the program manager, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance, and are cited with permission (2026-09-08).
8. IMCC-NAAMLP Hardrock AML Report
   Page 48 carries the two figures this page leans on: USGS estimates 633,181 of the 725,690 mine features it recorded from historic topographic maps, 87 percent, are hardrock; and state and federal agencies have submitted more than 724,000 AML features to the national database being built, already more than the historic maps hold. Year-by-year AHMR funding is on page 35.