Abandoned Mines Near Me
The United States has 152,543 abandoned, sealed, and historically closed mine locations recorded in federal databases. Enter your address to find abandoned mines within 25 miles.
About Abandoned Mines
Abandoned mines pose serious safety hazards including unstable ground, toxic gases, flooded shafts, and collapse risk. Never enter an abandoned mine without proper authorization and safety equipment. Many abandoned mines are on private property.
The MSHA database tracks mines that have been officially abandoned or sealed. The USGS MRDS database includes historical "past producer" mines that are no longer operating.
Top States for Abandoned Mines
| State | Abandoned/Historical |
|---|---|
| California | 14,521 |
| Missouri | 12,092 |
| Kentucky | 9,254 |
| Colorado | 9,100 |
| Oregon | 7,846 |
| Utah | 7,175 |
| Nevada | 7,023 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,974 |
| Arizona | 5,910 |
| Virginia | 4,883 |
| West Virginia | 4,777 |
| Washington | 4,627 |
| Oklahoma | 4,206 |
| Alaska | 3,838 |
| Montana | 3,768 |