Abandoned mines in Tooele County, Utah

1. Mine openings

   shafts, adits, air shafts, portals and vertical openings: the ways into underground workings
   898 43.3%
2. Prospect pits and trenches

   shallow exploration diggings that never became a mine
   807 38.9%
3. Mines and surface workings

   labelled mines, open pits, strip mines, placer and hydraulic workings
   56 2.7%
4. Quarries, gravel and borrow pits

   construction-material and industrial-mineral extraction
   260 12.5%
5. Dumps, tailings, spoil and gob

   what mining left above ground
   49 2.4%
6. Mills, tipples and facilities

   processing plants and hazardous structures
   2 0.1%
7. Other reclamation problems

   highwalls, subsidence, polluted or clogged water, fires, slides and gases in OSMRE's inventory
   2 0.1%

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.

Problem types carry OSMRE's priority prefix: P1 and P2 are threats to health, safety and property, P3 is environmental. A problem area is a cluster of problems reclaimed as one project; several rows can share one location.

1. 44035

   Surface metal/non-metal · Staker Paving & Construction Company Inc · MSHA ID 4202092
   Abandoned 2001-12-10
2. Alvarado Mine

   Underground metal/non-metal · Clifton Mining Company · MSHA ID 4202593
   Abandoned 2013-06-04
3. American Stone Pit

   Surface metal/non-metal · American Stone Company · MSHA ID 4201342
   Abandoned 1979-01-16
4. Anderson Mill

   Facility metal/non-metal · Anderson Milling Company · MSHA ID 4201760
   Abandoned 1989-08-24
5. Aragonite

   Surface metal/non-metal · American Stone Company · MSHA ID 4200023
   Abandoned 1995-08-29
6. ARAGONITE

   Surface metal/non-metal · Custom Crushing & Recycling Lc · MSHA ID 4202161
   Abandoned 1998-03-15
7. ARAGONITE PIT

   Surface metal/non-metal · Broken Arrow · MSHA ID 4202311
   Abandoned 2004-02-05
8. BARRICK MERCUR GOLD MINE

   Surface metal/non-metal · Barrick Resources (Usa) Inc · MSHA ID 4201755
   Abandoned 2000-01-26
9. Bauer

   Surface metal/non-metal · Staker & Parson Companies · MSHA ID 4202154
   Abandoned 2005-07-12
10. Bauer Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Kilgore Cos LLC dba Kilgore Contracting · MSHA ID 4202465
    Abandoned 2023-02-09
11. Bolinder Sand And Gravel Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Glen'S Excavating & Grading Inc · MSHA ID 4201167
    Abandoned 1978-04-14
12. Bolter Pass Calcium

    Surface metal/non-metal · McFarland & Hullinger · MSHA ID 4202401
    Abandoned 2005-10-26
13. Bonneville Plant

    Surface metal/non-metal · Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · MSHA ID 4200154
    Abandoned 1982-05-21
14. BROWN SUGAR MINE

    Surface metal/non-metal · Wildcat Mountain Resources · MSHA ID 4202268
    Abandoned 2002-04-17
15. Buffalo Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Yankee Gold & Silver Inc · MSHA ID 4201705
    Abandoned 1983-08-31
16. Carr Fork Project

    Underground metal/non-metal · Peter Kiewit Sons' Company · MSHA ID 4201187
    Abandoned 1982-12-09
17. Clifton Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Patrick Harrison Constructors Inc · MSHA ID 4202127
    Abandoned 1996-10-31
18. CLIFTON MINE AND MILL

    Facility metal/non-metal · Clifton Mining Company · MSHA ID 4202126
    Abandoned 1999-04-07
19. CLIVE PIT

    Surface metal/non-metal · Broken Arrow · MSHA ID 4202100
    Abandoned 2004-02-05
20. Clive Rock Crusher

    Surface metal/non-metal · Argee Corp · MSHA ID 4201965
    Abandoned 1986-01-31
21. Coon Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · W W & W B Gardner Inc · MSHA ID 4201050
    Abandoned 1988-07-11
22. Coyote Knoll

    Surface metal/non-metal · McFarland & Hullinger · MSHA ID 4202400
    Abandoned 2005-10-26
23. Crusher #5 Fast Pack

    Surface metal/non-metal · Staker & Parson Companies · MSHA ID 4202373
    Abandoned 2026-07-24
24. Delle Plant

    Surface metal/non-metal · Chemical Lime Company Of Arizona · MSHA ID 4200024
    Abandoned 1993-02-01
25. Dennison Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · Dennison Mining Operation · MSHA ID 4201470
    Abandoned 1980-09-22
26. DIAMOND T

    Surface metal/non-metal · Diamond T · MSHA ID 4202234
    Abandoned 2000-01-24
27. Dugway Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Broken Arrow, Inc. · MSHA ID 4202614
    Abandoned 2015-06-18
28. Elk Ridge Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Newman Leasing · MSHA ID 4202740
    Abandoned 2025-08-26
29. Erda

    Surface metal/non-metal · Staker & Parson Companies · MSHA ID 4202006
    Abandoned 2003-07-09
30. Evelyn Mine & Mill

    Underground metal/non-metal · Kibbe & Company · MSHA ID 4201690
    Abandoned 1985-11-27
31. Flux Quarry & Mill

    Surface metal/non-metal · Flintkote Company · MSHA ID 4200006
    Abandoned 1979-04-17
32. Fraction Load Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Gold Rush Metals LLC. · MSHA ID 4202619
    Abandoned 2017-08-27
33. Fraction Lode Mine And Mill

    Underground metal/non-metal · Abracadabra Exploration Corp · MSHA ID 4201085
    Abandoned 1978-07-07
34. Glendale Mine & Mill

    Surface metal/non-metal · Bunker Tungsten Company · MSHA ID 4201469
    Abandoned 1980-09-22
35. Goshute Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Glen'S Excavating & Grading Inc · MSHA ID 4201900
    Abandoned 1985-10-07
36. Grantsville Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Lone Star Industries Inc · MSHA ID 4201408
    Abandoned 1989-04-18
37. Grantsville Quarry

    Surface metal/non-metal · River Basin Contracting · MSHA ID 4202718
    Abandoned 2022-02-01
38. GRANTSVILLE QUARRY & PLANT

    Surface metal/non-metal · Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc. · MSHA ID 4200898
    Abandoned 2009-01-06
39. Gravel Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Eaglerock Landscape & Design · MSHA ID 4202524
    Abandoned 2010-01-07
40. GRM Mill

    Surface metal/non-metal · Gold Rush Metals LLC. · MSHA ID 4202618
    Abandoned 2014-11-05
41. Kennecott-Carr Fork

    Surface metal/non-metal · Kennecott Corp · MSHA ID 4201153
    Abandoned 1989-04-18
42. Lake Point Plant

    Surface metal/non-metal · Lake Point Salt Company · MSHA ID 4200295
    Abandoned 1982-05-21
43. Moyle Plant

    Surface metal/non-metal · Pacific West, LLC · MSHA ID 4202620
    Abandoned 2017-04-21
44. Ophir Canyon Heap Leach

    Surface metal/non-metal · Timberline Industries Inc · MSHA ID 4201891
    Abandoned 1987-07-02
45. Portable # 3

    Surface metal/non-metal · Quality Crushing · MSHA ID 4202580
    Abandoned 2023-04-13
46. Portable #1

    Surface metal/non-metal · Quality Crushing · MSHA ID 4202190
    Abandoned 2023-08-24
47. Portable #4

    Surface metal/non-metal · Quality Crushing Corporation · MSHA ID 4202630
    Abandoned 2022-03-09
48. PORTABLE #5

    Surface metal/non-metal · Jack B Parson Companies · MSHA ID 4201717
    Abandoned 1999-10-11
49. Portable 3

    Surface metal/non-metal · Bolinder Company Inc · MSHA ID 4202482
    Abandoned 2009-02-25
50. Portable Crusher #4

    Surface metal/non-metal · Granite Construction Company · MSHA ID 4201761
    Abandoned 2024-08-13
51. Portable Crusher D-Unit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Le Grand Johnson Construction Company · MSHA ID 4202005
    Abandoned 1987-06-05
52. Portable Crusher E Unit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Le Grand Johnson Construction Company · MSHA ID 4202035
    Abandoned 1989-07-27
53. Portable Crusher No 1

    Surface metal/non-metal · L A Young Sons Construction Company · MSHA ID 4201576
    Abandoned 1986-04-07
54. Portable Finlay 798 Trommel Screen

    Surface metal/non-metal · Pacific West LLC · MSHA ID 4202098
    Abandoned 2003-10-27
55. Portable Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · Broken Arrow INC · MSHA ID 4201668
    Abandoned 1982-10-29
56. Red & White Onyx

    Surface metal/non-metal · Merrico Inc · MSHA ID 4200036
    Abandoned 1978-04-14
57. Roudabush

    Surface metal/non-metal · General Refractories Company · MSHA ID 4202051
    Abandoned 1990-08-03
58. Rustler Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Joe Murphy · MSHA ID 4201685
    Abandoned 1980-09-22
59. Skull Valley Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Valley Asphalt Inc · MSHA ID 4201885
    Abandoned 1985-08-28
60. Smelter Tunnel Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · American Consolidated Mining Company · MSHA ID 4201769
    Abandoned 1986-07-10
61. Solar Salt Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · American Salt Company · MSHA ID 4201079
    Abandoned 1982-05-21
62. South Grey Back Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Bureau of Land Management · MSHA ID 4202392
    Abandoned 2004-11-09
63. Stansbury Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Towers Sand & Gravel, LLC · MSHA ID 4202679
    Abandoned 2018-08-23
64. Star Dust Mines

    Underground metal/non-metal · C & P Leasing · MSHA ID 4200284
    Abandoned 1980-09-22
65. Tooele County Crushing Plant

    Surface metal/non-metal · Tooele County · MSHA ID 4201494
    Abandoned 1982-09-24
66. Two Rivers GC LLC

    Surface metal/non-metal · Two Rivers GC LLC · MSHA ID 4202659
    Abandoned 2024-08-13
67. Utah Salt Company Inc Plant

    Surface metal/non-metal · Utah Salt Company Inc · MSHA ID 4200291
    Abandoned 1979-09-09
68. White Onyx

    Surface metal/non-metal · National Onyx · MSHA ID 4201128
    Abandoned 1982-07-14
69. Yellow Hammer Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · American Consolidated Mining Company · MSHA ID 4201263
    Abandoned 1988-03-21

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

• Juab County 2,946
• Utah County 2,096
• Beaver County 1,811
• San Juan County 1,219
• Salt Lake County 974
• Box Elder County 846
• Piute County 788
• Millard County 730
• Grand County 583
• Uintah County 465
• Emery County 458
• Iron County 420

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.