Abandoned mines in Uintah County, Utah

1. Mine openings

   shafts, adits, air shafts, portals and vertical openings: the ways into underground workings
   187 37.1%
2. Prospect pits and trenches

   shallow exploration diggings that never became a mine
   179 35.5%
3. Mines and surface workings

   labelled mines, open pits, strip mines, placer and hydraulic workings
   45 8.9%
4. Quarries, gravel and borrow pits

   construction-material and industrial-mineral extraction
   59 11.7%
5. Dumps, tailings, spoil and gob

   what mining left above ground
   12 2.4%
6. Mills, tipples and facilities

   processing plants and hazardous structures
   3 0.6%
7. Other reclamation problems

   highwalls, subsidence, polluted or clogged water, fires, slides and gases in OSMRE's inventory
   19 3.8%

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. Ameritech

   Surface metal/non-metal · Ameritech · MSHA ID 4202047
   Abandoned 1990-01-31
2. Aroc-1

   Surface metal/non-metal · Thomas J Peck & Sons Inc · MSHA ID 4202012
   Abandoned 1987-11-23
3. B-16

   Underground metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4201920
   Abandoned 1988-11-29
4. B-38/B-42/B-44

   Underground metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4200862
   Abandoned 1988-11-29
5. B-42 Shaft

   Underground metal/non-metal · Demar Boren Contractor · MSHA ID 4201774
   Abandoned 1986-06-20
6. B-44 Shaft

   Underground metal/non-metal · Demar Boren Mining Inc · MSHA ID 4201792
   Abandoned 1986-12-08
7. Baeser Bend Pit

   Surface metal/non-metal · Bazer Bend Pit · MSHA ID 4201020
   Abandoned 1978-11-30
8. Bell Boy

   Surface metal/non-metal · Bell Boy Placer · MSHA ID 4201976
   Abandoned 1987-09-30
9. BHI

   Surface metal/non-metal · BHI · MSHA ID 4202487
   Abandoned 2013-05-08
10. Bill Karren Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · J M Sumsion & Sons · MSHA ID 4201588
    Abandoned 1980-09-09
11. Black Gnat Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Hydrocarbon Resources Company · MSHA ID 4201500
    Abandoned 1982-11-24
12. Black Sands 279

    Surface metal/non-metal · Black Sands Holding · MSHA ID 4202443
    Abandoned 2006-12-27
13. Black Sands 280

    Surface metal/non-metal · Black Sands Holding · MSHA ID 4202444
    Abandoned 2007-08-27
14. Black Sands 287

    Surface metal/non-metal · Black Sands Holding · MSHA ID 4202439
    Abandoned 2006-12-27
15. Bonanza #12 Shaft

    Underground metal/non-metal · Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · MSHA ID 4201716
    Abandoned 1990-03-19
16. Bonanza No 3 Shaft

    Underground metal/non-metal · Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · MSHA ID 4201446
    Abandoned 1990-03-19
17. Bonanza No 8-A

    Underground metal/non-metal · Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · MSHA ID 4201200
    Abandoned 1983-12-14
18. Bonanza Shop And Camp

    Surface metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4201786
    Abandoned 1988-11-29
19. Cottonwood #3

    Underground metal/non-metal · Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · MSHA ID 4202083
    Abandoned 1993-08-31
20. Cottonwood Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Hydrocarbon Resources Company · MSHA ID 4201789
    Abandoned 1986-01-02
21. Cottonwood No 1 Shaft

    Underground metal/non-metal · Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · MSHA ID 4201770
    Abandoned 1988-09-06
22. Crown Asphalt Ridge A-Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Tar Sands Holdings II, LLC · MSHA ID 4202213
    Abandoned 2026-05-22
23. Crusher # 1

    Surface metal/non-metal · Blue Mountain Crushing, LLC · MSHA ID 4202609
    Abandoned 2014-02-26
24. Crusher #2

    Surface metal/non-metal · Blue Mountain Crushing, LLC · MSHA ID 4202610
    Abandoned 2014-08-13
25. Crusher A

    Surface metal/non-metal · Chapman Materials · MSHA ID 4202591
    Abandoned 2015-10-29
26. Crusher C

    Surface metal/non-metal · Chapman Materials · MSHA ID 4202504
    Abandoned 2023-05-17
27. Doug Slaugh Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Rocky Mountain Rock Products · MSHA ID 4201734
    Abandoned 1983-08-23
28. Dudley Pit No 2

    Surface metal/non-metal · Intermountain Concrete Company · MSHA ID 4201509
    Abandoned 1979-03-09
29. E-14 And 15 Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4201782
    Abandoned 1987-01-23
30. E-30 Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4201781
    Abandoned 1988-11-29
31. Green River Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Westroc Inc · MSHA ID 4201838
    Abandoned 1988-08-16
32. Green River Pit #1

    Surface metal/non-metal · Ouray Construction · MSHA ID 4202479
    Abandoned 2009-01-01
33. H-10

    Underground metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4201773
    Abandoned 1985-01-23
34. H-2

    Underground metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4201772
    Abandoned 1985-05-30
35. Hacking/Pelican

    Surface metal/non-metal · Double J Sand & Gravel, Inc. · MSHA ID 4202706
    Abandoned 2021-05-03
36. HARDAWAY

    Underground metal/non-metal · Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · MSHA ID 4202291
    Abandoned 2001-05-03
37. Harrison

    Underground metal/non-metal · Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · MSHA ID 4202484
    Abandoned 2009-08-31
38. Harrison No 1

    Underground metal/non-metal · Demar Boren Contractor · MSHA ID 4201146
    Abandoned 1983-12-02
39. Harrison No 10

    Underground metal/non-metal · Demar Boren Contractor · MSHA ID 4201723
    Abandoned 1982-06-01
40. Holmes Crusher

    Surface metal/non-metal · John Holmes · MSHA ID 4201948
    Abandoned 1988-08-12
41. HOLMES PIT

    Surface metal/non-metal · Holmes Sand & Gravel · MSHA ID 4202180
    Abandoned 2000-09-05
42. Hydrocarbon Processing Plant

    Facility metal/non-metal · Hydrocarbon Resources Company · MSHA ID 4201936
    Abandoned 1986-05-12
43. I-12

    Underground metal/non-metal · Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · MSHA ID 4202096
    Abandoned 2001-02-28
44. I-15 Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4201817
    Abandoned 1983-12-15
45. I-16 Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4201785
    Abandoned 1984-08-01
46. I-24 Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4201784
    Abandoned 1984-09-19
47. I-9 Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4201783
    Abandoned 1988-08-02
48. Independent No 4

    Underground metal/non-metal · Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · MSHA ID 4201391
    Abandoned 1979-03-12
49. Independent No 5 Shaft

    Underground metal/non-metal · Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · MSHA ID 4201743
    Abandoned 1990-03-19
50. Indian Lse 14-862 3032

    Surface metal/non-metal · Uintah Basin Concrete · MSHA ID 4201027
    Abandoned 1978-04-14
51. Jasco Pit Or Jasco

    Surface metal/non-metal · James Aggregate Supply Company · MSHA ID 4201612
    Abandoned 1983-08-22
52. Jumbo #1

    Underground metal/non-metal · Double B & G · MSHA ID 4202604
    Abandoned 2014-08-13
53. Kolberg Portable Belt & Grizzly

    Surface metal/non-metal · LeGrand Johnson Construction Co · MSHA ID 4202384
    Abandoned 2015-10-27
54. Lapoint Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · RM Sand & Gravel · MSHA ID 4202584
    Abandoned 2013-05-15
55. Lapoint Pit & Mill

    Surface metal/non-metal · Jay Tuft & Company Inc · MSHA ID 4201804
    Abandoned 1986-01-22
56. Le-19

    Underground metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4201084
    Abandoned 1988-11-29
57. Le-5/Le-6

    Underground metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4201776
    Abandoned 1986-12-03
58. Little Bonanza Mines and Mills

    Facility metal/non-metal · Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · MSHA ID 4200876
    Abandoned 2015-06-30
59. Little Emma #7 Shaft

    Underground metal/non-metal · Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · MSHA ID 4201712
    Abandoned 1988-11-15
60. Little Emma 6 Shaft

    Underground metal/non-metal · Demar Boren Mining Inc · MSHA ID 4201840
    Abandoned 1986-06-11
61. Little Emma No 3 Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Arthur M Boren · MSHA ID 4201283
    Abandoned 1978-06-22
62. N&S Gravel

    Surface metal/non-metal · N&S Farm Products Inc · MSHA ID 4202420
    Abandoned 2009-02-10
63. NEAL #1

    Underground metal/non-metal · Double B & G · MSHA ID 4202317
    Abandoned 2014-11-17
64. No 12 Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · MSHA ID 4201445
    Abandoned 1979-03-09
65. Oaks Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · M E Oaks Construction Inc · MSHA ID 4201587
    Abandoned 1980-11-03
66. Ouray Gravel Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · All Rock Sand & Gravel Inc · MSHA ID 4202424
    Abandoned 2009-04-13
67. Paraho Ute Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Paraho Development Corp · MSHA ID 4201803
    Abandoned 1983-08-25
68. Portable #1

    Surface metal/non-metal · John Harlan Const. · MSHA ID 4202342
    Abandoned 2010-06-30
69. PORTABLE #1

    Surface metal/non-metal · J & L Oil Field Service Inc · MSHA ID 4202226
    Abandoned 1999-03-10
70. Portable #2

    Surface metal/non-metal · Basin Wide, Inc. · MSHA ID 4202372
    Abandoned 2006-07-12
71. PORTABLE CRUSHER

    Surface metal/non-metal · Ned B Mitchell Inc · MSHA ID 4202057
    Abandoned 2004-07-28
72. Portable Crusher C Unit

    Underground metal/non-metal · Le Grand Johnson Construction Company · MSHA ID 4201961
    Abandoned 1986-04-10
73. Portable Impact Crusher

    Surface metal/non-metal · Huffman Enterprises · MSHA ID 4202576
    Abandoned 2011-09-02
74. PR Spring Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · 2020 Resources LLC · MSHA ID 4202628
    Abandoned 2021-09-09
75. Price Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Jack Boren Company · MSHA ID 4201579
    Abandoned 1982-11-22
76. Rainbow No 3

    Underground metal/non-metal · Arthur M Boren · MSHA ID 4201367
    Abandoned 1978-06-22
77. Rasmussen Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Northwest Aggregates Inc · MSHA ID 4201740
    Abandoned 1983-08-30
78. Raven Ridge Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · Western Tar Sands Inc · MSHA ID 4201748
    Abandoned 1982-11-22
79. Ridge Rock Incorporated

    Surface metal/non-metal · Ridge Rock Inc · MSHA ID 4201985
    Abandoned 1989-11-08
80. RM Sand & Gravel

    Surface metal/non-metal · RM Sand & Gravel · MSHA ID 4202557
    Abandoned 2013-05-15
81. Rock Crusher

    Surface metal/non-metal · Uintah County · MSHA ID 4201994
    Abandoned 1990-03-29
82. Sand & Gravel

    Surface metal/non-metal · Harris Bethers Construction Company · MSHA ID 4200385
    Abandoned 1978-04-14
83. Slaugh Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Sorensen Sand & Gravel Company · MSHA ID 4201678
    Abandoned 1982-12-09
84. Sno-Ben 2

    Surface metal/non-metal · Overlook Gold Mining Corp · MSHA ID 4202030
    Abandoned 1988-09-13
85. Solar Pad

    Facility metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4201787
    Abandoned 1987-08-05
86. Tar Sands Processing

    Facility metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4201811
    Abandoned 1983-04-04
87. Tarzan #1

    Underground metal/non-metal · Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company · MSHA ID 4201686
    Abandoned 1983-01-18
88. Temple Mountain Mine

    Surface metal/non-metal · TMC Capital LLC · MSHA ID 4202654
    Abandoned 2022-09-06
89. TME ASPHALT RIDGE LLC AR #1

    Surface metal/non-metal · TME ASPHALT RIDGE LLC · MSHA ID 4202458
    Abandoned 2009-11-23
90. U-32 Shift

    Underground metal/non-metal · Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · MSHA ID 4201395
    Abandoned 1982-12-09
91. Uintah Basin Concrete Randlett Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Uintah Basin Concrete Inc · MSHA ID 4201017
    Abandoned 1990-08-20
92. Uintah County Natural Rock Asphalt

    Surface metal/non-metal · Uintah County · MSHA ID 4201542
    Abandoned 1979-09-25
93. Utah Blm Pit

    Surface metal/non-metal · Palisade Construction Company · MSHA ID 4201812
    Abandoned 1985-04-26
94. Vernal Mill

    Facility metal/non-metal · Chevron Chemical Company · MSHA ID 4200164
    Abandoned 1992-06-25
95. Wagonhound Mine

    Underground metal/non-metal · Demar Boren Contractor · MSHA ID 4201775
    Abandoned 1984-04-27
96. Washplant

    Surface metal/non-metal · Chapman Materials · MSHA ID 4202246
    Abandoned 2018-02-14
97. WEEMINUCHE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIT

    Surface metal/non-metal · Weeminuche Construction Authority · MSHA ID 0504640
    Abandoned 2019-10-02
98. WEMBCO TAR SAND MINE

    Surface metal/non-metal · Allred Paving · MSHA ID 4202248
    Abandoned 2002-07-30
99. Wh-12

    Underground metal/non-metal · American Gilsonite Company · MSHA ID 4201933
    Abandoned 1986-06-18
100. White River Oil Shale

     Underground metal/non-metal · U S Bureau Of Land Management · MSHA ID 4201793
     Abandoned 1993-02-08
101. White River Shale Project

     Underground metal/non-metal · White River Shale Oil Corp · MSHA ID 4201794
     Abandoned 1984-06-15
102. Wildhorse #1 Mine

     Underground metal/non-metal · Hydrocarbon Resources Company · MSHA ID 4201744
     Abandoned 1986-01-02
103. Yerian

     Surface metal/non-metal · Al Rice - Lessee · MSHA ID 4202016
     Abandoned 1989-07-24

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
• Tooele County 2,037
• 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
• 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.